Hypertension High Blood Pressure Health Center

Overview & Facts

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions -- even children and teens. WebMD's High Blood Pressure Guide has all the information you need to understand and manage your blood pressure. Learn all about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Even discover natural ways to manage your blood pressure and stay well. Let's get started!

Atrial Septal Defects

About Atrial Septal Defects

An atrial septal defect (ASD) — sometimes referred to as a hole in the heart — is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is an abnormal opening in the dividing wall between the upper filling chambers of the heart (the atria).

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Risks & Benefits

How your heart works

Your heart is located under the ribcage in the center of your chest between your right and left lungs.A normal, healthy, adult heart is about the size of an average fist:

Ileus Treatment & Management

Medical Care

The management of ileus may vary greatly depending on the nature of the disease and the surgical procedure. Management of ileus starts with correction of underlying medical conditions, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid base abnormalities.

Histerektomy indication

Hysterectomy is the most common non–pregnancy-related major surgery performed on women in the United States. This surgical procedure involves removal of the uterus and cervix, and for some conditions, the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Inguinal hernia surgey

Hernias are abnormal protrusions of a viscus (or part of it) through a normal or abnormal opening in a cavity (usually the abdomen). They are most commonly seen in the groin; a minority are paraumbilical or incisional. In the groin, inguinal hernias are more common than femoral hernias.

SEPTOPLASTY & TURBINATE SURGERY

INTRODUCTION
Nasal obstruction is a fairly common problem. Patients with nasal obstruction have trouble breathing through their nose. This can force them to breathe through their mouth, leading to a sensation of a dry mouth. In many patients, these symptoms get worse at night when they are lying flat. This can cause them to have less restful sleep. 

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer. It is a multifactorial disease process, with etiology encompassing genetic factors, environmental exposures (including diet), and inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract.

Surgery currently is the definitive treatment modality. The image below depicts standard colectomies for adenocarcinoma of the colon.

Standard colectomies for adenocarcinoma of the colon.

Knee arthroscopy

Knee arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera to look inside your knee. Small cuts are made to insert the camera and small surgical tools into your knee for the procedure.   

Mitral Valve Disease: Stenosis and Regurgitation

CHAPTER SECTION LINKS

• Mitral stenosis
• Mitral regurgitation
• Mitral valve prolapse