Angioplasty and stenting is a type of procedure to improve the blood flow in an artery or vein.

The Stretta procedure is a nonsurgical treatment for GERD. It uses heat waves to strengthen the muscles around the LES, so it opens less often. This helps prevent GERD.

Burr holes are small holes that a neurosurgeon makes in the skull. Burr holes are used to help relieve pressure on the brain when fluid, such as blood, builds up and starts to press on brain tissue.

A sitz bath is a type of therapy done by sitting in warm, shallow water. It can help soothe pain, itching, and other symptoms in the anal and genital areas. It can also help keep these areas clean if you can't take a bath or shower.

A brain perfusion scan is a type of brain test that shows the amount of blood in certain areas of your brain. This can help show how your brain is functioning.

Heart block is a condition in which the electrical wiring system of the heart does not work properly. Second-degree heart block causes a missed heartbeat and an irregular pulse.

Bone grafting is surgery to repair and rebuild bones that are damaged or diseased. This surgery can be done to fix bones almost anywhere in your body.

A BiPAP is a type of ventilator, a device that helps with breathing. It may be used when a health problem is making it hard for you to breathe. Read on to learn more.

Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of treatment to fix a broken bone. It puts the pieces of a broken bone back together so they can heal.

Herpes eye disease is a condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. Learn about treatment, prevention, and possible complications.