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In cardiac catheterization (often called cardiac cath), a very small hollow tube, or catheter, is advanced from a blood vessel in the groin, arm, or neck through the aorta into the heart. Once it is in place, several diagnostic and treatment procedures can be done using catheterization.

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a procedure used to treat coronary artery disease. One way to treat the blocked or narrowed arteries is to bypass the blocked portion of the coronary artery with a piece of a healthy blood vessel from elsewhere in the body.

A traumatic response in a child can change their sleep schedule or behavior. A child with emotional trauma also might become violent or lose interest in things they once enjoyed. If you think that your child might have trauma, there are ways to help.

Read on for tips to help keep your toddler from choking. Also learn what you to do if your child starts choking.

Getting out of bed correctly can help to ease strain on your back and prevent injury. Here are some tips for how to protect your back when you get out of bed.

Pushing and pulling objects can affect your back, as well as your arms and legs. Follow these tips to help protect your back.

It's important not to twist the spine when you turn. Here are some tips for keeping your back safe while standing and turning

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), too much protein can be harmful. Your healthcare provider may recommend reducing your protein intake.

No single eating plan works well for everyone with Crohn’s. But there are certain diet changes that often help with specific issues.