eMedTV Tests & Procedures A-Z
Body mass index is an indirect measure of a person's body fat. This section of the eMedTV library provides an overview of body mass index, including information how the measurement is used to assess risk for weight-related health problems.
A bone density scan is similar to an x-ray and measures bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV page explains how a bone density scan is performed, how it is scored, and who should have a bone density scan.
Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how a bone density test is performed, how it is scored, and who should have a bone density test.
A cardiac catheterization is a tool used to help your doctor study the condition of your heart. As this eMedTV segment explains, the procedure is performed to study the heart muscle and valves, and to check for narrowed or blocked arteries
Carpal tunnel surgery, which reduces pressure on the median nerve, can help reduce wrist and hand pain. This eMedTV page describes the two kinds of carpal tunnel surgery and offers vital information on the risks and benefits of each.
There two types of cataract surgery: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery. This eMedTV resource explains how these types of surgery are used to treat cataracts and discusses what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a cataract.