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Coarctation of the Aorta Coarctation of the aorta is an abnormal narrowing of the aorta. The aorta is the large blood vessel that …

Carotid Endarterectomy Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical treatment for carotid artery disease. The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry …

Carotid Artery Duplex Scan You may need this scan if your healthcare provider thinks you may have:   A blockage (occlusion) in a …

Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Carotid angioplasty and stenting involves the carotid artery. During the procedure, doctors use a thin tube with a balloon …

cardiac resynchronization therapy Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a type of treatment that your doctor may recommend if your heart is not pumping …

Atrial Septal Defect Transcatheter Repair for Children Is a procedure to fix a hole in the atrial septum. The atrial septum is a …

Atrial Fibrillation Surgery In this procedure, the surgeon makes a number of small cuts in the atrium and then sews them back together. …