Procedures
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Angiography
(Catheter Angiography; Arteriography; Angiogram) Angiography – Definition An angiography is an x-ray exam of the blood vessels. The exam uses…
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Cardiac catheterization
(Coronary Angiography; Coronary Arteriography; Coronary Angiogram) Cardiac catheterization – Definition Cardiac catheterization is a test that uses a catheter (tube)…
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General anesthesia
General anesthesia – Definition General anesthesia puts the entire body to sleep by giving medicine. It is often used during…
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Abdominal paracentesis
(Ascites Fluid Tap; Abdominal Tap) Abdominal paracentesis – Definition Usually, there is very little fluid in the abdominal cavity. However,…
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