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  • Valvuloplasty for Mitral Valve Stenosis

    Valvuloplasty is a treatment for mitral valve stenosis. It is a procedure that widens the mitral valve so that blood flows more easily through the heart. It's also called a balloon commissurotomy or valvotomy. It's a minimally invasive procedure.

  • Insulin: How to Prepare a Mixed Dose

    Learn how to prepare a mixed dose of insulin.

  • Cataract Surgery

    Learn what to expect during cataract surgery and how it can improve your vision.

  • Bowel Resection

    Learn what to expect during bowel resection surgery.

  • Vertigo: Head Movements That Help

    Learn simple head movements to help with vertigo and balance problems.

  • Tubes for Ear Infections

    Learn how temporary ear tubes help treat ear infections.

  • Pancreatic Cancer

    Describes pancreatic cancer. Talks about symptoms and what tests are used to diagnose it. Provides treatment details. Lists factors that raise your risk.

  • Nephrectomy

    Covers surgical removal of all or part of the kidney. Discusses why it may be done, such as for kidney cancer or to remove a damaged kidney. Looks at how well it works and the risks.

  • D-Dimer Test

    A d-dimer test is a blood test that measures a substance that is released when a blood clot breaks up. Doctors order the d-dimer test, along with other lab tests and imaging scans, to help check for blood-clotting problems. A d-dimer test can also...

  • Cancer Support: Dealing With Emotions and Fears

    When you have cancer, you may have a lot of different feelings, like anger, sadness, and fear. And your feelings can change from day to day, and even moment to moment. Most people who have cancer deal with feelings like this. Although it may be...