Tests & Procedures

What is Lead Extraction for Heart Diseases?

Anonymous September 12, 2021

A lead extraction is the removal of one or more leads from inside the heart. Leads that are placed outside the heart du…

Tests & Procedures

Tonsillectomy: Purpose, Procedure, and Recovery

Anonymous September 12, 2021

A tonsillectomy is the removal of your tonsils. Your tonsils are located in the back of your throat. Tonsils are part o…

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Ultrasound (Sonography) Scans: How Do They Work?

Anonymous September 11, 2021

Ultrasound (also called sonography) is a type of imaging that uses sound waves to produce pictures of the body part bei…

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Hematocrit Test: Uses, Procedure, and Results

Anonymous September 11, 2021

A hematocrit is a simple blood test done to measure the red blood cells in a person’s blood. Red blood cells (erythrocy…

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Fetal Fibronectin (fFN) | Lab Tests

Anonymous September 11, 2021

Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is a protein produced during pregnancy. It is produced by cells at the border of the amniotic s…

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Echocardiogram: What It Shows, Purpose, Types, and Results

Anonymous September 11, 2021

An   echocardiogram (echo)   is a graphic outline of the heart's movement. During an echo test, ultrasound (high-fr…

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What is a Blood Volume Test? Procedure & Risks

Anonymous September 11, 2021

A blood volume test (also called a plasma volume test or a red cell mass test) is a nuclear lab procedure used to measu…

Tests & Procedures

Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test: Test Details & Results

Anonymous September 11, 2021

A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. Levels of urea nitrogen is one mar…