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Pulmonary valve repair and replacement
A congenital heart defect can cause a leaky or blocked pulmonary valve. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Placenta previa
Learn about how this pregnancy complication is diagnosed and managed to reduce risks to your baby's health and your own.
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
Does your gallbladder need to come out? Find out what happens during this common surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder.
Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?
Know how COVID-19 might affect pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. And get the facts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Atrial flutter ablation
This treatment uses heat energy to treat a rapid, fluttering heartbeat. Know why and when it's done.
Colectomy
If you're having colon surgery, learn what to expect, the risks and how to prepare.
Valvuloplasty
Find out more about this cardiac catheter procedure to repair a narrowed heart valve.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a health care provider or an ER visit. A heart failure action plan can guide your self-care.
Kidney donation: Are there long-term risks?
Kidney donation can save a life, but it's important to understand the risks.
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