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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.
COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?
Advanced age and some health conditions can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) illness.
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.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a healthcare professional or an ER visit. An action plan can guide self-care.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
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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