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Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultra-high-frequency sound waves to record cardiac structures and blood flow velocities within the heart; this procedure is primarily performed on adult patients and is also referred to as adult TTE. During TTE...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) are congenital heart defects that sometimes require surgical intervention. An ASD is a hole in the wall or septum that separates the two upper chambers of the heart, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The hole,...
Mohs micrographic surgery is an effective and advanced treatment for skin cancer that involves surgically removing thin layers of skin while using a microscope to ensure only healthy tissue is left behind, according to the American College of Mohs Surgery.
Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure involving the insertion of a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (FOB) to allow visual examination of the interior of the bronchi. Physicians diagnose, evaluate, and sometimes treat conditions of the lungs, trachea, or throat.
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), also called endovenous laser ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure involving the use of a highly concentrated laser to repair varicose veins. Typically found in the legs, these gnarled, enlarged veins are caused by a faulty valve or weak vein wall....
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for severe mental health conditions, including depression, that do not respond well to medications or other treatments. Psychiatrists perform this medical treatment on patients who are suicidal, depressed, bipolar, psychotic, or catatonic, or who...
Cystoscopy is a common urological procedure that is usually performed in the office setting as a diagnostic test to inspect the interior of the bladder and urethra with a lighted, flexible endoscope, called a cystoscope, according to the American Urological Association Foundation. The cystoscope...
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions. It can be used in treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart valve disease, and small vessel disease or coronary microvascular disease. Physicians may also...
