What are omega-3 fatty acids? Share Your Story Certain foods are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Fatty acids consist of chains of carbon atoms linked together by chemical bonds. On one end (terminal) of the carbon chain is a methyl group (a cluster of carbon and hydrogen atoms). On the other terminal is a carboxyl group (a cluster of carbon,...
How Is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Performed?
What is coronary artery bypass grafting? Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgery that helps create adequate blood flow to the heart by using healthy blood vessels harvested from some other sites (e.g., leg, arm, or chest) to bypass the flow of blood from the site of the blockage. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a surgery performed in...
How Long Can You Live With an Implanted Defibrillator (ICD)? Side Effects
What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)? You need to live with an ICD for the rest of your life. Hence, it is important to have regular check-ups and monitoring every three months to ensure the proper functioning of an ICD. An implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) is an electronic device that tracks the heart rate and restores a normal rhythm if required....
How Is a CT Coronary Angiography Done?
What is coronary CT angiography? Coronary computerized tomography angiography (CCTA) is a heart scan or imaging test that helps diagnose plaque buildup and consequent narrowing of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply the heart). During a CCTA scan, you may receive an iodine-containing material (contrast) as an intravenous injection to ensure the best possible images of the coronary...
Pap Smear: Abnormal Results, When to Get One & Guidelines
Facts you should know about Pap smears Share Your Story A Pap smear is a simple, quick, and essentially painless screening test (procedure) for cancer or precancer of the uterine cervix. Cells collected from a woman's cervix during a pelvic exam are spread on a microscope slide for examination. The cells are evaluated for abnormalities, specifically for pre- cancerous and...
Cauliflower Ear Causes, Treatment, Pictures, Draining & Surgery
What is cauliflower ear? Picture of a normal ear and a cauliflower ear Cauliflower ear is an acquired deformity of the outer ear. It is usually due to blunt trauma to the ear. When the cartilage of the ear is injured by trauma or inflammation, the blood supply from the skin is disrupted, often forming a large pocket of blood,...
How Much Does Forehead Reconstruction Cost?
What is forehead reconstruction? The cost of this surgery depends upon various factors, so consulting an experienced surgeon can help to review each of the costs. The forehead encompasses one-third of the face and can be subjected to trauma. The forehead can be divided into several subunits: Midline: Extends from the space between the brows up to the hairline Median:...
What Is the Most Common Liposuction Technique? Complications
What does liposuction mean? The technique that is best suited for a person depends on many factors, such as the size of the area being treated, the presence of other health conditions, etc. Liposuction is the process of suctioning or vacuuming out fat from different parts of the body, such as the abdomen, face, hips, thighs, chest, back, calves, ankles,...
What Is Free Flap Breast Reconstruction?
What is a free flap breast reconstruction? Breast reconstruction with the complete removal of a piece of tissue (flap) from a healthy site to the site of mastectomy is known as free flap breast reconstruction. Breast mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast, usually due to breast cancer. Breast reconstruction involves rebuilding the shape of the breast. Breast reconstruction...
What Is the Most Common Liposuction Technique? Complications
What does liposuction mean? The technique that is best suited for a person depends on many factors, such as the size of the area being treated, the presence of other health conditions, etc. Liposuction is the process of suctioning or vacuuming out fat from different parts of the body, such as the abdomen, face, hips, thighs, chest, back, calves, ankles,...