Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
Magnetic resonance angiography or MRA is a type of imaging test that allows a healthcare provider to look at the body’s blood vessels.
Robotic Hysterectomy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesA robotic hysterectomy allows the surgeon to perform the procedure via a computer using laparoscopic tools to remove the uterus.
Breast MRI
in Aging Gracefully, Health Library, Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesMagnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table.
Insomnia
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesInsomnia is trouble falling to sleep or staying asleep. One in three adults has bouts of insomnia.
Carotid Endarterectomy
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesCarotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical treatment for carotid artery disease. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to the brain. In carotid artery disease, these arteries become narrowed. This reduces blood flow to the brain and could cause a stroke.
Angioplasty and Stent Placement for the Heart
in Health Library, In Full Stride, ResourcesAngioplasty, also called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries (caused by coronary artery disease) and restore blood flow to the heart muscle without open-heart surgery.