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A tilt table test is a test done to evaluate symptoms of syncope (fainting) by creating changes in posture and see how your heart and blood pressure respond.

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) uses echocardiography to evaluate how well the heart works. Read on to learn details about this procedure.

Valvuloplasty is a procedure done to repair a stiff heart valve. It's done using a catheter and small incisions.

Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of an arm or leg. Learn more about amputation, including why it's done, risks, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

Carotid endarterectomy is surgery to treat carotid artery disease. Learn why you might need this surgery and what to expect if you have it.

A dobutamine stress echocardiogram is a diagnostic test to assess the heart muscle under stress. If exercise on a treadmill is not an option (too much stress on the heart) due to a person's medical condition, a doctor may use an intravenous medicine called dobutamine. Dobutamine causes the heart to beat faster and will mimic the effects of exercise on the heart.

Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. Your provider uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions.