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Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a type of treatment to help correct serious heart rhythm problems. It involves placing a device under your skin that is connected to the heart's ventricles. The device sends electrical signals to help them pump the way they should.

A biventricular assist device (BiVAD) is an implantable pump designed to help your heart function better when both sides of your heart are failing.

Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.

Certain procedures may help in some cases of heart failure. They are done to treat health problems that are affecting your heart. Here are some examples.

To evaluate your condition, your doctor will examine you, ask questions, and run tests. Learn more about the tests that may be done and the possible treatments.

Your doctor performed coronary artery bypass graft surgery (also called CABG, pronounced "cabbage"). Learn what to expect after this surgery.

A percutaneous nephrostomy is done to drain urine from your kidney to prevent pain, infection, and kidney damage. You had the procedure because your kidney or the tube leading from the kidney to the bladder was blocked by a kidney stone or tumor, or perhaps another problem causing a backup of urine.

You had a procedure to insert a ventricular assist device (VAD). This device replaces the pumping action of your heart. Here's what you need to know about home care.

Your health care provider has prescribed a vasodilator for you. They work by relaxing your blood vessels. Learn more about home care and when to call your provider when you take these medicines.