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A pericardial window is surgery done on the sac around the heart. Know what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

Septal myectomy is an open-heart surgery. It's done to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This is when the heart muscle becomes thick. During the surgery, extra muscle is removed. This lets the blood pump through the heart more easily.

Trabeculectomy is a type of eye surgery done in the front part of the eye. It’s done to treat glaucoma by draining some fluid from the eye. If you have glaucoma, fluid can drain too slowly. This can cause the pressure in your eye to increase. More pressure is then placed on the optic nerve. This surgery helps to lower pressure inside the eye.

A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat problems with the retina and vitreous.

Reverse total shoulder replacement is a type of surgery. It's done to repair an injury to the rotator cuff. Here are things to discuss with your doctor.

A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, and other conditions. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin, and the leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The device is put in during a surgery.

X-rays are a type of imaging test. They are done to help diagnose and treat a number of diseases. This type of test uses small amounts of radioactive material.

Metabolic syndrome is a set of five health factors that can lead to serious health problems. Extra weight with a large waist is one of the factors for metabolic syndrome. Read on to learn how to lose weight and lower your risk of health problems.

Metabolic syndrome is a set of 5 health factors that can lead to serious health problems. The factors greatly increase your risk for diabetes, heart attack, or stroke.