A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke. The ...

People with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure that the FDA recently approved. The minimally invasive procedure targets nerves near the kidneys to help control high ...

Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing diseased gums and tissue. It can reduce the risk of further infection, pain, and bleeding. Gingivectomy can treat gingivitis, gum ...

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure is a treatment method used to lower portal hypertension, or excessive pressure in your portal vein. This vein is responsible for ...

Danielle Griffiths and colleagues argue that the rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness In 2024, Alice Webb died after a non ...

Sometimes a baby is born with certain types of congenital heart problems. In these cases, a type of open heart surgery called the Fontan procedure is done as the final part of a series of surgeries ...

What Is an EndoFLIP Procedure? EndoFLIP stands for endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe. This newer technology is a minimally invasive way of measuring the area inside a gastrointestinal organ ...

The transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF, procedure is a relatively mild surgical technique. It was developed to treat a particular medical condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease ...