Thrombolysis Thrombolysis is a procedure which uses drugs to break up or dissolve blood clots. The medications used in thrombolysis are called thrombolytic agents. Thrombolysis

What is amylase test Amylase test measures the amount of amylase in your blood or urine. Amylase is an enzyme hydrolase or special protein, that

What is an appendectomy An appendectomy also known as an appendicectomy, is an operation to remove the appendix, which is a small, tube-like part of the

What is erythropoietin Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced primarily by the healthy kidneys and a small amount in your liver ((Souma T, Suzuki N,

What is cardiac catheterization Cardiac catheterization also called cardiac cath or heart cath test, is a medical procedure that examines the inside of your heart's

What is radiofrequency ablation Radiofrequency ablation is also known as rhizotomy, is one of the newest pain control techniques. In this non-surgical procedure, radio waves

What is fundoplication surgery In a fundoplication is a surgery used to control problematic gastro-esophageal reflux or vomiting where the gastric fundus (upper part) of

What is sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution of either salt water (hypertonic saline 20% NaCl) or a chemical solution (e.g. sodium tetradecyl sulphate or polidocanol)

What is brachytherapy Brachytherapy is an internal radiation therapy or radiotherapy in which radioactive material sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters is placed directly

What is plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis is also called plasma exchange or apheresis, which involves being attached to a machine that removes blood from your vein to

What is PRK PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy, which is a laser vision correction surgery. PRK eye surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused

What is breast biopsy A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a small amount of breast tissue for study under the microscope and laboratory