| Amniocentesis Animation |
| Amniocentesis is a procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. This animated video includes reasons for the procedure, as well as a detailed description of what to expect before, during and after the procedure. |
| Aneurysm Animation |
| An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or bulging in the wall of a blood vessel, and occurs more often in arteries than in veins. As the aneurysm grows, the artery wall weakens, and the potential for the artery to rupture increases. This animation video includes detailed information about aneurysms, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Angioplasty Animation |
| Angioplasty (percutaneous transluminak coronary angioplasty - PTCA) is a procedure used to treat coronary artery disease, or CAD. CAD may occur when coronary arteries become obstructed by a buildup of fatty material or plaque inside the arteries. This video animation includes information about angioplasty, including reasons for the procedure and a step-by-step description of the procedure. |
| Arthroscopy Animation |
| Arthroscopy is a procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting joints. This video animation includes a detailed description of arthroscopy of the knee joint, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Animation |
| Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged, and may cause problems with urination. This video animation includes a description of prostate development, as well as causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of BPH. |
| Breast Biopsy Animation |
| A breast biopsy is a procedure in which samples of breast tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle or during surgery to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. This video animation explains why different types of breast biopsies may be performed, and describes what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. |
| Cardiac Catheterization Animation |
| Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that may be performed to assess the coronary arteries, heart valves and function of the heart muscle. This video animation describes the purpose of the coronary artery, and includes information about what to expect before, during and after the procedure. |
| Cataract Animation |
| A cataract is a cloudy area within the lens of the eye that can impair vision. This video animation includes a detailed description of how a normal eye functions, as well as some causes for cataracts, cataract prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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| Cerebral Aneurysm Animation |
| A cerebral aneurysim (intracranial or brain aneurysm) is a bulging, weakened area in an artery wall, disrupting blood flow. This video animation describes the different types of aneurysms, and explains symptoms, related complications, diagnostic tools and treatment options. |
| Cholesterol Animation |
| Detailed information on cholesterol, including the different types of dietary fats and their effect on your cholesterol level |
| Colonoscopy Animation |
| Colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows the physician to examine the entire length of the large intestine. Colonoscopy can assist in identifying problems with the colon. This video animation describes the problems that may be detected with a colonoscopy, as well as what to expect before, during and after the procedure. |
| Diabetes Detective: Examining the Evidence Animation |
| Detailed information on diabetes, including the different types of diabetes and factors that can increase the risk for developing type 2 diabetes such as pre-diabetes |
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| Diabetes Detective: Uncovering the Complications Animation |
| Detailed information on diabetes, including the different types of diabetes and factors that can increase the risk for developing complications such as diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy |
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| Hip Replacement Animation |
| Hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure performed to replace a damaged hip joint with a prosthesis, or artificial joint. This video animation includes a description of conditions that may be treated with hip replacement surgery, as well as what will occur during and after the procedure. |
| Lumpectomy Animation |
| A lumpectomy is a type of breast-conserving surgery in which a cancerous lump and portions of the surrounding breast tissue are removed, leaving the breast intact. This video animation provides examples of conditions for which a lumpectomy may or may not be a viable treatment option, as well as an explanation of what to expect during and after the procedure. |
| Peripheral Vascular Disease Animation |
| Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a slow and progressive circulation disorder that may affect any of the veins, arteries, or lymph vessels. This video animation describes the causes of PVD as well as related conditions, symptoms, complications and treatment options. |
| Prostate Biopsy Animation |
| A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which samples of prostate tissue are removed with a special biopsy needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. This video animation includes a detailed description of the prostate gland. It also describes the different surgical methods that might be used for the biopsy, and information about what to expect before, during and after the procedure. |
| Stent Placement Animation |
| Stent placement is a procuedure that may be used to open arteries obstructed by coronary artery disease (CAD). This video animation includes a detailed description of the stent placement procedure. |
| Stroke Causes Animation |
| Stroke (brain attack) occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. This video animation which includes the causes and symptoms of a stroke, as well as an explanation of what happens in the brain during a stroke, and the resulting damage that may occur. |
| Stroke Treatment Animation |
| Stroke (brain attack) occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. This video animation describes the different types of strokes that can occur, and how they might be treated, as well as what to expect after treatement. Information on stroke prevention is also provided. |