After an Appendectomy

Most people recover quickly after an appendectomy. Here's what you can expect after the surgery.

Peripheral Angioplasty

Peripheral angioplasty is a procedure that helps open blockages in peripheral arteries. These vessels carry blood to your lower body, legs, and arms.

Risks and Complications of Angiography

Angiography is safe. But any procedure has risks and possible complications. Before you have any procedure, you should understand the possible risks. Here are the common risks for angiography.

Liver Biopsy

A liver biopsy is when a small sample of liver tissue is removed and sent to a lab to be checked. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Passing a kidney stone can be very painful. Shock wave lithotripsy is a treatment that helps by breaking the kidney stone into smaller pieces that are easier to pass. This treatment is also called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).

Medicines for Acid Reflux

Acid reflux causes stomach acid to wash up into your throat. Medicines can help control acid reflux and limit your risk of future problems.

Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

You may have been told that you have an aneurysm. This is when a weakened part of a blood vessel expands like a balloon. An aneurysm in the main blood vessel in your stomach area is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

What Is Aphasia?

Aphasia is a loss of language skills. People with aphasia may not be able to express their thoughts (expressive aphasia) or understand others (receptive aphasia). Read on to learn more.