Fact Sheets

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Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement and Removal
An IVC is a special basket-like filter to trap blood clots. It can be inserted into the inferior vena cava to prevent pulmonary embolism, but it is important to remove IVC filters as soon as they’re no longer needed to reduce long-term complications.
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Anesthesia for Organ Transplant
Organ transplants, including heart, liver, kidney and pancreas, require highly specialized anesthesiology skills.
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Anesthesia for Breast Cancer Surgery
Anesthesiologists make sure that patients with breast cancer are safe and comfortable both during and after surgery, tailoring sedation to your needs.
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Virtual Colonoscopy
A virtual colonoscopy uses computed tomography (CT) scanning to screen for polyps and tumors in the large intestine or colon.
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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.
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CT Scan for Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac CT scans (computerized tomography) diagnose coronary artery disease, a life-threatening condition that interferes with blood flow to the heart.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs most commonly in a leg's deep vein or elsewhere in the body. Severe cases involve loss of limb or even death.
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Cancer Surgery
Cancer (oncologic) surgery is one of three main treatments for cancer along with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Malignant tumors are removed during open surgery.
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
A genetic disorder of blood vessels that affects people of all ages and backgrounds.