Stent replacement isn’t a common procedure since stent placements are designed to be a permanent percutaneous coronary intervention procedure. Balloon angioplasty with stents is the preferred permanent treatment for atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and coronary heart disease with impressive clinical outcomes. However, a stent placement doesn’t treat the underlying conditions—meaning your arteries could still clog and … Read more
Have you been experiencing nausea, jaundice, and sharp pain in your stomach area? These are the common symptoms of gallstones (hardened fluid deposits that form inside your gallbladder). If your doctor confirms gallstones as the culprit, then they’ll likely recommend gallbladder removal surgery. Laparoscopic or keyhole cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy are the two methods used … Read more
The uterus is a pear-shaped wonder of an organ that has the potential to bring debilitating pain to many women. If you’ve suffered from fibroids, abnormally heavy menstruation, chronic pelvic pain, or endometriosis, then a hysterectomy may be the last resort to improve your quality of life. The overall cost of the surgery depends on … Read more
Are cataracts clouding your vision? That can be frustrating. Formed by the build-up of proteins in the eye lens, cataracts can make your vision hazy, blurry, and less colorful. There’s only one definitive treatment for cataracts: surgery. Cataract surgery removes the cloudy lens and replaces it with an artificial one called an intraocular lens (IOL). … Read more
