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No-Scalpel Vasectomy
The no-scalpel procedure is similar to a traditional vasectomy. But it's done without cuts (incisions) or stitches. And it generally results in faster healing. Read on for details.
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Vasectomy: Risks and Complications
A vasectomy is a safe procedure. But it does have risks. Read on to learn more.
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Understanding Veins
The ongoing flow of blood from the heart to the body and back to the heart again is called circulation. Blood vessels carry blood throughout your body. Veins are the vessels that return blood to the heart.
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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography (Echo)
This type of echocardiogram uses the medicine dobutamine and sound waves to help see if any blood vessels in your heart are blocked.
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Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
Bypass surgery creates a new pathway around the blocked part of your artery. This allows blood to flow again.
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Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
During heart valve surgery, one or more valves are repaired or replaced. Repair means that the valve is mended to help it work better. Replacement means your diseased valve is removed and a new valve is inserted in its place.
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Having Carotid Endarterectomy
Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the carotid artery through an incision in the neck. This surgery has a low risk of stroke or complication (1% to 3%). It typically involves a quick recovery with little pain.
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Understanding Heart Valves
The heart contains 4 valves. The valves open and close to keep blood moving in the right direction through the heart. With each squeeze, the valves open and close to keep blood moving forward.
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Creating a Hemodialysis Access
Before hemodialysis can be done, a way for blood to leave and return to your body (an access) is needed. A hemodialysis access is often made in your arm. The two main types of accesses are an arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) and an arteriovenous graft (AV graft).
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