Appendectomy (Appendix Operation): Treatment & Risk

Appendectomy (Appendix Operation): Treatment & Risk

Appendicectomy or Appendectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, a small, finger-shaped tube attached to the large intestine. The surgical procedure is performed when a person has an inflamed or infected appendix (appendicitis). Appendicitis is considered as a medical emergency since an inflamed appendix has the potential to burst and cause serious complications.  …

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Heart Checkup: A Complete Guide

Keeping the heart healthy and preventing cardiovascular diseases require screening and managing the risk factors that can damage the heart and blood vessels.  A cardiologist may advise various screening tests to assess cardiovascular health and understand the risk factors. The cardiovascular system of the body includes the heart and blood vessels.  During a heart health …