What is Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...The surgeon then makes up to 4 small cuts in the chest or groin area, instead of one large incision in the chest. These small incisions are used to insert...
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What is Diaper Rash?
...may rub against the skin, causing irritation. This often happens when the diaper is too tight or, in older babies, when grains of sand or crumbs get under the diaper...
What is Upper Arm Lift – Breast: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...upper arm lift can help to tone and tighten sagging skin, which provides a slimmer, more toned appearance. Who Is an Ideal Candidate? The ideal candidate for an upper arm...
What is Halo Application for Thin Skull Osteology: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...be position on the child’s head and the pins tightened using a torque wrench. Some surgeons may require assistance during this procedure to ensure that the pins are tightened with...
What is Perineoplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...to tighten the external genital area though there are some instances where the procedure is performed to treat certain diseases and medical conditions. The procedure is also known as perinealplasty...
What is Pneumonia?
...Chest pain that increases with deep breaths Rapid pulse Fast breathing Heavy perspiration Confusion Bluish lips or fingernails In viral pneumonia, these symptoms may worsen to include: Headache Muscle aches...
What is Echocardiogram: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...wall and chest area. Stress echocardiogram. This is typically performed to determine the cause of chest pains and other related symptoms, or to confirm decreased blood flow to the heart...
What is Myocarditis?
...causing few or no symptoms, or severe, causing life-threatening heart failure. Where present, myocarditis symptoms may include:[1][2][7] Fatigue Dip in performance during physical activity, such as exercise Chest pain Rapid...
What is Platysmaplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
Definition and Overview Platysmaplasty is a type of neck lift procedure that aims to tighten the platysma, a band of muscles that are found on both sides of the neck...
What is Chronic Heart Failure?
...that may be life-threatening, even while at rest.[1] The most common symptoms of chronic heart failure include shortness of breath, tiredness, swelling of the legs and ankles, chest pain, and...