Fact Sheets

Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.
Transient Ischemic Attack
A brief episode in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked.
Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
A complete blockage of a coronary artery that lasts for three or more months
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition in which fluid buildup in the lungs makes it hard to breathe.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that increases the force of blood against the artery walls. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Atrial Flutter
A type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the heart beats too quickly.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Acute kidney injury is an episode of sudden kidney damage or failure.
Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition of blocked arteries in the lungs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.