eMedTV Tests & Procedures A-Z
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ACL reconstruction is a surgery in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is replaced with an ACL graft. This eMedTV page describes the procedure in detail, lists various types of grafts that are available, and explains the benefits of the surgery.
Angioplasty, a procedure used to open blocked arteries in the heart, is safe and effective in most cases. This eMedTV article discusses angioplasty and provides information on potential complications and expected results of the procedure.
In an aortic valve replacement, the aortic valve is replaced with a man-made valve or a tissue valve from an animal heart. This eMedTV article takes a detailed look at what aortic valve replacement entails and discusses possible complications.
During an atherectomy, a special pulverizing device is used to clean the arteries in your heart. This eMedTV Web page discusses this procedure in detail, including why it is performed, recovery expectations, and possible complications.
Back surgery is only used when other treatments have failed or if back pain is caused by a tumor, an infection, or a nerve root problem. This eMedTV article describes why people may need back surgery, such as those with a herniated disc or sciatica.
A barium enema is conducted by taking x-rays of the lining of your rectum and colon. As this eMedTV article explains, a barium enema is used for diagnosing problems in the large intestine, which may include colon cancer or abnormal growths.
This eMedTV page provides an in-depth look at beating heart bypass surgery, including how it differs from other heart surgeries, expected benefits, and possible risks. As the name suggests, this operation is performed while the heart is beating.
BMI (body mass index) is an indirect measure of body fat based on a person's height and weight. This portion of the eMedTV archives contains the formula used to determine BMI and explains how the results are interpreted.
BMI, or body mass index, measures a person's body fat based on his or her height and weight. This section of the eMedTV library discusses BMI in detail and provides links to additional information.
