eMedTV Tests & Procedures A-Z
In some cases, surgery is used to treat kidney stones and stents are then placed to help the ureter heal. This eMedTV page explains why stents for kidney stones are used, the potential complications, and what to expect after a stent has been placed.
The TB skin test is a method used to detect latent tuberculosis. This eMedTV article explains the test in more detail, including information about the injection process, reading the results, and who should take the TB skin test.
Taking a TB test is the most efficient way to detect latent tuberculosis. As explained in this eMedTV article, the most common methods for diagnosing tuberculosis are the TB blood test and the TB skin test. This page discusses each method in detail.
As this eMedTV article explains, a temporal artery biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from the artery and examined for signs of inflammation. This article explains the procedure in detail.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, thyroid tests for atrial fibrillation diagnosis measure hormones known as TSH and T4. If the thyroid tests show that TSH or T4 levels are too high, they may be the cause of atrial fibrillation.
Upper endoscopy is a procedure used to examine your esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. This eMedTV page explains how an endoscope is used for the procedure, the purpose of this examination, and potential complications a patient may experience.