Tests and Procedures

Understanding Cardiac Amyloid Disease Cardiac amyloidosis is a rare medical condition in which abnormal proteins called amyloid accumulate in the heart. These proteins do not fold…

Overview Diaphragm pacing is a clinical method designed for individuals experiencing respiratory muscle weakness or paralysis, most commonly due to spinal cord injuries—especially those with high…

Overview Telestroke lets experienced stroke specialists provide care to people with stroke symptoms, even if they are far away. Using digital tools like cameras, tablets, smartphones,…

Overview The Maze procedure is a surgical treatment designed to correct atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat. AFib causes the upper chambers of…

Overview Cardiac amyloidosis occurs when abnormal proteins, known as amyloid, accumulate in heart tissue. This buildup stiffens the heart walls and reduces their ability to fill…

Overview Beginning the Living Donor Assessment Anyone interested in becoming a living kidney or liver donor must start by completing a health questionnaire. This step checks…

Overview Cryoablation is a method in cancer therapy that relies on extremely cold temperatures to destroy cancer cells. This technique uses slim metal probes, which doctors…

Overview Stool DNA testing helps find early signs of colon cancer by analyzing a person’s stool sample. This method checks for certain DNA changes as well…

Overview Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) removes abnormal tissue, such as early cancers or lesions, from inside the digestive tract. Medical teams use an endoscope—a thin, flexible…

Overview Ablation therapy is a medical procedure that destroys abnormal or diseased tissue using heat, cold, or other energy sources, without the need for major surgery….