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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside a part of the body. It mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh, but can occur in other deep veins, such as in the arms and pelvis. DVT is most common in…

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is cancer that starts in the lungs. There are two main types of lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most common type of lung cancer Small cell lung cancer, which makes up about 20% of all lung cancers The following may increase your risk for lung cancer: Secondhand smoke Exposure…

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Arrhythmias (All Forms)

Heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate your heartbeats don’t work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Types of arrhythmias: Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Supraventricular tachycardia Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome Ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation Long QTsSyndrome Atrial tachycardia Brugada syndrome Sick sinus syndrome Conduction block…

Percutaneous Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR)

An aortic aneurysm is when a part of this artery becomes enlarged or balloons outward. It occurs due to weakness in the wall of the artery. PEVAR is a fully percutaneous procedure to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms and is done when the aneurysm is very large, growing quickly, or is leaking or bleeding. PEVAR has a…

Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)

Aortic Valve Disease

Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta doesn’t work properly. Aortic valve disease may be a condition present at birth, or it may result from other causes. The most common types of aortic valve disease include: Aortic valve stenosis – In this condition, the cusps…