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Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) is also sometimes called small artery or small vessel disease. It occurs when the inner blood vessels of the heart become damaged. In some cases, the small arteries of the heart don’t function properly.

Many people have 2 or more ongoing (chronic) health problems. Learn tips to help you manage medicines, appointments, costs, and other information when you have multiple chronic conditions.

Refresh your skills in CPR for children ages 1 to 8. Here are the steps to know, including how to use an automated external defibrillator.

In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.

Surgery is often the main treatment for pituitary tumors. Learn about the types of surgery used, and possible side effects.

Vascular access port implantation is surgery to place a port under your skin. This allows medicine or nutrition to be sent right into your bloodstream. Here's what you need to know about the procedure.

A lumbar drain is a soft, thin, sterile tube (also called a catheter) that your healthcare provider places though the skin of your back, into your lower (lumbar) spine. The drain collects cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This is a clear fluid that surrounds your spinal cord and brain to protect them from injury. Read on to learn more about lumbar drain placement and how it’s done.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a type of cosmetic surgery. It tightens and lifts loose, sagging skin in the face. It also helps reduce lines and wrinkles in the face.

Radiation therapy is often used as a treatment against cancer. IMRT is a form of radiation therapy. Depending on your treatment goals, IMRT may be used to help treat your cancer. This sheet tells you more about IMRT and what to expect.