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Tests & Procedures
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Cardiovascular
The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and
blood vessels. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), as defined by the American
Heart Association, include coronary heart disease (coronary artery
disease, ischemic heart disease); stroke (brain attack); high blood
pressure (hypertension); and rheumatic heart disease. Each year in the
US, cardiovascular diseases top the list of most serious health
problems. Learn about the tests and procedures that are used to diagnose
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Gastroenterology
Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with
digestive disorders, ranging from the occasional upset stomach to the
more life-threatening colorectal cancer. They encompass disorders of the
gastrointestinal tract, as well as the liver, gallbladder, and
pancreas. Reaching a diagnosis requires a thorough and accurate medical
history and physical examination. You may need to undergo more
diagnostic evaluations, including lab tests, endoscopic procedures, and
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Gynecology
Many of the conditions that affect gynecological,
reproductive, and sexual health may be detected early, which, in most
cases, provides for a more positive prognosis and successful treatment.
In this section, you will find information to help you learn more about
gynecological tests and procedures including an overview of the
procedure, reasons for the procedure, risks of the procedure, and what
to do before, during, and after the procedure. |
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Neurological
Before a treatment or rehabilitation plan can be
established for neurologic conditions, your doctor must first determine
the reason for, and source of, a condition. There are various types of
tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat neurologic conditions.
In this section, you will learn about these procedures, including an
overview of the procedure, reasons for the procedure, risks of the
procedure, and what to do before, during, and after the procedure. |
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Orthopaedic
Orthopaedics is the branch of medicine concerned with
diseases, injuries, and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, or the
body's muscles and skeleton, and including the joints, ligaments,
tendons, and nerves. Your doctor will complete a medical history and
physical examination when evaluating a possible orthopaedic condition.
Learn what happens during diagnostic and surgical orthopaedic
procedures…ranging from x-rays to hip replacement surgery.
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Pulmonary
Respiratory disorders, or lung diseases, are disorders
such as asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and others.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year
more than 126,000 US adults die of lung disease. Learn about the various
tests and procedures used to help detect lung problems.
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Urology
Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the
urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or
reproductive system in the male. Nephrology is the medical specialty
concerned with the kidneys. The most serious of kidney and urinary tract
diseases includes end-stage renal disease (ESRD); kidney stone disease;
urinary incontinence; benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); interstitial
cystitis; urinary tract infection; and polycystic kidney disease. In
this section, you’ll find information about procedures used to diagnose
kidney and urinary diseases. |
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