Tests and Procedures

Overview The withdrawal method, also known as pulling out or coitus interruptus, is a form of birth control that reduces the risk of pregnancy by removing…

Overview Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), often called duodenal switch or biliopancreatic diversion, is a type of bariatric surgery. Surgeons consider it more complex than…

Reasons You Might Need SVT Ablation Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) ablation treats rapid and irregular heart rhythms that start in the heart’s upper chambers, or atria. People…

Overview A male cystoscopy procedure test is a medical exam that allows a doctor to view the inside of the urethra and bladder using a thin,…

Overview An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a small medical device that doctors place just under the skin in the chest. It records the heart’s electrical…

Overview Prostate brachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy that treats prostate cancer. This treatment delivers radiation directly inside the prostate to kill cancer cells…

Overview Epilepsy surgery aims to control seizures and support better daily living for those with epilepsy. Doctors usually consider this treatment after at least two different…

Overview A stereotactic breast biopsy is a special test doctors use to take a small sample of breast tissue for closer examination. It helps determine whether…

Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common type of abnormal heartbeat. In this condition, the heart’s upper chambers (the atria) beat out of…

Overview A CT coronary angiogram is a non-invasive test that uses a special type of X-ray and contrast dye to produce detailed images of the heart’s…