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Embolization is a procedure used to treat a brain aneurysm. Learn about how it's done and what its possible risks are.

Hepatic angiography uses X-rays to check the blood vessels that supply blood to your liver. Here's what you need to know if you are having this procedure.

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is an imaging test that looks at your blood vessels. Read on to learn all about having an MRA.

A mammogram can help find problems in your breasts, such as cysts or cancer. Breast implants can interfere with taking and reading mammograms. It's important to let your doctor know that you have breast implants before getting a mammogram. Here's what to expect before, during, and after the test.

Peripheral arterial thrombolysis is a procedure to dissolve a blood clot in a leg or arm artery. Learn about what to expect and possible risks.

The term venous thromboembolism (VTE) is used to describe 2 conditions, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The term is used because the 2 conditions are very closely related. And, because their prevention and treatment is also closely related.

Pulmonary angiography is an X-ray of the blood vessels that supply the lungs. It is used to find a blood clot in these blood vessels. Here's what you should know about the procedure.

Certain diseases or a blockage in the portal vein can cause blood pressure to rise in this vein. This often leads to fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) and massive bleeding. The TIPS procedure helps ease the pressure in the portal vein. Here's what you can expect when you have the procedure.

A transrectal ultrasound is an imaging test to check a man's prostate gland. Tissue samples (a biopsy) may also be taken.