Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) occurs when arteries in the legs become narrowed or dogged with plaque (cholesterol) – referred to as atherosclerosis – reducing blood flow to the legs. PVD can lead to leg pain when walking (claudication), disability, and even amputation. Blocked leg arteries can be a red flag that other arteries, including those…

CT and PET/CT Scan

Carotid Stenting

In carotid stenting, a catheter is threaded through the arteries to the narrowed carotid artery in the neck. A stent is inserted into the vessel to serve as a scaffold that helps prevent the artery from narrowing again.

Back

In the United States, people visit physicians for symptoms related to back pain almost as much as they do for a common cold. While most back pain and back aches happen irregularly and are hard to diagnose, the pain or discomfort felt in the back can become a chronic problem if it is not addressed…

Foot

Foot pain is common, but with treatment you can eliminate your pain and lessen its impact on your quality of life. If your foot pain is mild, you may be able to ease the pain by simply choosing more comfortable, well-cushioned shoes, stretching before exercising, keeping up with foot hygiene, and maintaining a healthy weight.…

Quizzes

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a continuous X-ray beam transmitted to a TV monitor to study the heart in motion.

George S. Loesch

In this hectic world, Deborah helps me reflect—it brings me back to reality and reminds me of what is really important in life. One of my core values is giving back to the community and helping others. I personally feel an inward sense of accomplishment and privilege to be part of Deborah and its ‘life-giving’…

Low-Dose CT Scan for Lung Cancer

A Low-Dose CT Scan for lung cancer uses computed tomography (CT) to offer a low dose of X-rays, useful in the early detection of lung cancer. Lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT scan of the chest has been shown to be beneficial in high-risk patients.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which the ductus arteriosus does not close. The word “patent” means open. The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that allows blood to go around a baby’s lungs before birth. Soon after the infant is born and the lungs fill with air, the ductus arteriosus is no…