Fact Sheets

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a systemic disorder of narrowed peripheral blood vessels resulting from a buildup of plaque. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Carotid Artery Disease Imaging
Diagnostic radiology can detect carotid artery disease, the narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels transporting blood to the brain, face and neck.
Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery
Robotic surgery is surgery in which a surgeon controls surgical instruments attached to robotic arms.
Preparing for Dialysis (AV Fistula)
An AV fistula is a procedure that connects an artery to a vein in preparation for dialysis. Learn about this procedure.
Pheochromocytoma
A rare tumor that starts in the adrenal glands, leading to excessive levels of adrenaline and other hormones.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Coronary Atherosclerosis Treatments
Coronary atherosclerosis treatments remove blockages from the walls of the arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Learn more about this treatment.
CT Scan for Coronary Artery Disease
A cardiac CT scan is a diagnostic modality that takes images of blood vessels to diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Learn more about this procedure.
Heart Disease in Women
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
Nerve Blocks For Surgery
The term “nerve block“ refers to a procedure that blocks pain from reaching specific nerves. Learn more about this procedure.