Open aneurysm repair.The part of your aorta where the aneurysm is located is cut out, and an artificial tube called agraftis sewn in its place. If the aneurysm is close to where your aorta attaches to your heart
Coronary artery disease affects more than two million people annually in the United States, and is the single largest health problem in the world. The condition is normally caused by plaque buildup, which leads the coronary arteries to narrow. To help doctors improve the efficiency of diagnosis,...
Atrial septal defect. The doctor inserts the catheter through a vein and threads it up into the heart to the septum. The catheter has a tiny umbrella‑like device folded up inside it. When the catheter reaches the septum, the device is pushed out of the catheter and positioned so that i...
When I get a version of this model that I’m really happy with, either by hacking further on this one or starting from scratch on a second, I’d love to get a wooden or stone trophy base with a little engraved plaque that looks like a proper museum exhibit, and replace the bamboo ...
Cholesterol screening.Your body needs cholesterol to work properly. But too much of it can build up in your arteries and put you at risk for a heart attack or a stroke. Starting at age 20, you should have blood tests to check your cholesterol. How often your doctor repeats that test wil...