Options to manage heart failure include medications, VAD implantations, heart bypass surgery, heart valve surgery or heart transplant.
What treatments for heart failure are least invasive?
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How to make neck pain go away without seeing a doctor
Most cases of neck pain will improve on its own, but a doctor is needed if there is severe pain, persistent pain, radiating pain, numbness, and limb weakness.
Can supplements such as glucosamine sulphate cure or prevent knee pain?
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation do not recommend health supplements such as glucosamine in treating knee pain.
What are the treatment options for nasopharyngeal cancer (nose cancer)?
Find out how nasopharyngeal cancer (nose cancer) is diagnosed, and the types of treatment available.
When should you see a hand surgeon about your trigger finger?
Trigger finger treatments vary, depending on the severity of the condition. At Grade 1, it is possible to use self-care methods to alleviate symptoms.
How to avoid developing kidney stones
Dietary changes such as cutting back on salt and animal protein, and drinking about 2.5 litres to 3 litres of water per day, can reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.
What you need to know about Caesarean sections (C-sections)
Find out how many C-sections you can safely have, how long you should wait in between each C-section, and what the risks are.
Is my knee pain a sign of knee osteoarthritis and what to do about it
Patients above age 40 with persistent knee pain should see an orthopaedic surgeon to see if they need medical treatment for knee osteoarthritis.
Trigger finger – causes, symptoms, treatment
Trigger finger is caused when the tendon sheath’s passage is narrowed due to age or overuse. Treatments aim to expand the passage.
What to expect when a hysterectomy is recommended in treating uterine cancer
Hysterectomy is the main treatment for uterine cancer. Find out how it is performed, and how it impacts a woman’s body.