Septal myectomy removes part of a thickened septum to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. It can improve severe symptoms that do not respond to ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Mini dental implants use a one-piece screw measuring less than 3 millimeters wide, unlike larger two-piece traditional implants. They can replace teeth or help to stabilize dentures. Mini implants may ...

As it stands, traditional Medicare requires prior authorization for a substantially smaller set of procedures and services than most Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare services that typically require ...

A venogram is a test done by injecting contrast dye into your veins. After the dye is in your veins, your doctor will use a type of X-ray testing called a fluoroscopy to image your veins, typically in ...