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A fracture of the clavicle is a broken collarbone. Clavicle fractures occur most often along the middle of the bone. Depending on how badly the bone is broken, healing may take a few months or longer.

Any abnormal change in the speed or pattern of the heartbeat is called an arrhythmia. An arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat slower than normal is called bradycardia.

Tissue expanding slowly stretches a healthy patch of skin. The extra skin is used to cover or replace scarred skin. Learn what to expect if your child is having this treatment.

If 1 of your blood vessels gets damaged, it sends out signals that are picked up by platelets. The platelets then rush to the site of damage and form a plug, or clot, to repair the damage.

A nasal fracture is a break in one or more of the bones of the nose, caused by trauma. It's also called a broken nose.

Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types.

A blood transfusion puts donated blood into the body. During a blood transfusion, you receive donated blood through one of your blood vessels. Read on to learn details about this procedure.

Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices are used to help prevent blood clots in the deep veins of the legs. The devices use cuffs around the legs that fill with air and squeeze your legs. This increases blood flow through the veins of your legs and helps prevent blood clots.

Breast augmentation surgery increases the size or the fullness of the breasts using sacs filled with fluid or gel. These sacs are called breast implants. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.