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Vena cava filter implantation is a procedure to place a device in the inferior vena cava. The inferior vena cava is the large vein that returns blood from the lower body to the heart. The device is a filter that traps blood clots in the lower body. It prevents the clots from traveling to the lungs.

Learn how to get ready for a proctoscopy, an exam of your rectum and anus.

Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a procedure to end a pregnancy in the second trimester. It may be done for many reasons.

A functional movement disorder (FMD) is a problem with body movement that doesn’t have a clear physical cause, such as nerve damage.

A mood disorder is a serious mental health condition. A child with a mood disorder has intense feelings that are hard to manage.

Vasculitis is inflammation of the arteries and veins. It can damage organs and tissues.

A child with Tourette syndrome (TS) often has other conditions related to TS. They may have ADHD or OCD. They may have a hard time with social relationships.

Partner violence often starts or gets worse during and after pregnancy. This may be from the stress of pregnancy and a new baby.

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an enlarged heart.