Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy (PBP) is a procedure to drain extra fluid from the sac around your heart. It's done with a long, thin tube (catheter) that has a small balloon attached. A small hole is made in the sac. Fluid is then drained out through the tube.
A pericardial window is a surgery done on the sac around the heart. A small part of the sac is removed to let extra fluid drain from the sac.
Viscosupplementation is a treatment that can help ease arthritis symptoms. It's done by injecting hyaluronic acid into a joint. It's most often done in the knee. It can help reduce pain and swelling.
Aniridia means lack of an iris. It is a rare disorder in which the iris of the eye is partly or completely missing.
Larynx-lifting exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).
A vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) is a device that can help prevent seizures. It can also treat depression, obesity, and other conditions. The pulse generator sits in your chest under your skin, and the leads run from the generator to a vagus nerve in your neck. The device is put in during a surgery.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a type of heart condition. Blood flow to part of the heart is briefly blocked. Although the symptoms of TCM may feel like a heart attack, the two conditions are different.
A vitrectomy is a type of eye surgery to treat problems with the retina and vitreous.
Many people who've had a stroke have problems with the arm and leg on one side of their body. Good positioning after a stroke can help treat problems with your affected arm, leg, and vision. It can also help prevent new problems from developing.
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that causes chronic pelvic pain. It is thought to be caused by problems with the veins in the pelvic area. The pelvic area is inside the lower part of your belly (abdomen).