Trans Fats too bad – Facts What are trans fats? Trans fats are a type of fatty acid found in the foods we eat. Fatty acids are a source of energy for your body. Fatty acids come from fruit and vegetable oils, seeds, nuts, animal fats and fish oils. Not all fatty acids are unhealthy. …
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is a procedure to place an artificial aortic valve in the heart. The aortic valve controls blood flow between the heart and the main blood vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). During TAVR, a flexible tube (catheter) is placed through an incision …
What is Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel in the heart that normally closes soon after birth. Transcatheter closure is a procedure to close off the ductus arteriosus if it stays open (patent) after birth. During the procedure, a thin, flexible tube (catheter) is used to place a …
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What is Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR) Transcatheter mitral valve repair is a type of surgery to fix problems with the mitral valve. This is the valve between the upper chamber (atrium) and the lower chamber (ventricle) on the left side of the heart. The mitral valve has two flaps—also called leaflets—that open and close …
What is Transcervical Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Transcervical chorionic villus sampling is a procedure that is done to find out information about the genes of a baby in the womb (fetus). Genes contain the instructions for how a body develops and the family traits that are passed down (inherited) from parent to child. CVS can …
What is Transcervical Hysteroscopic Sterilization Transcervical hysteroscopic sterilization is a procedure performed to permanently prevent pregnancy. During the procedure, tiny coils (microinserts) are placed into the fallopian tubes. After the microinserts are placed, scar tissue will form in the fallopian tubes, which will prevent eggs from reaching the uterus. If an egg cannot reach the …
What is Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) Transesophageal echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to take pictures of your heart. TEE is done by passing a flexible tube down the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. The pictures give detailed images of your heart. This can …