Definition & Overview Subdural haematoma and cysts are life-threatening conditions because they can increase the pressure on the brain or block the normal blood flow to the organ. To reduce...
Definition & Overview The heart beats between 70 to 100 times per minute in adults and about 60 to 100 times in children when at rest. This rate is ideal...
Definition and Overview A craniectomy, or bone flap removal, is a neurosurgical procedure used to relieve pressure on the brain by removing a portion of the skull. It is often...
Definition & Overview Coronary angiography is a diagnostic medical procedure performed to observe the heart’s blood vessels using x-ray imaging technology. It is performed mainly to observe how blood flows...
Definition and Overview A diabetes consultation is an appointment with a medical professional specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes who could be your primary care doctor or...
Definition & Overview An electrophysiology study is an invasive cardiac diagnostic test that records and evaluates the electrical activity of the heart. It is primarily used to diagnose and manage...
Definition and Overview Before a person undergoes diaphragm surgery, he is scheduled for a consultation with a surgeon so he can find out how such a procedure can benefit him....
Definition and Overview An emergency consultation is a visit to an emergency department when urgent medical attention is necessary. It is for patients with pressing medical needs that require immediate...
Definition & Overview Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes also known as impotence, refers to the inability to get or keep an erection. Although occasional ED can be considered normal particularly during...
Definition & Overview An endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that removes pituitary tumours, particularly those in hard-to-reach areas of the brain, without the need for a large...
