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Atresia

Atresia is a congenital condition where a normal opening or passage in the body is absent or closed.

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heartbeat rhythm defined by an irregular, disorganized heartbeat.

Atrioventricular Canal Defect

An atrioventricular canal defect is a congenital heart defect affecting the center of the heart.

Benign Esophageal Disease

Benign esophageal diseases encompass a range of conditions that affect the esophagus but are non-cancerous.

Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)

Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the bile ducts that move digestive fluid from the liver to the small intestine.

Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia is a rare and serious liver disease that occurs in infants, where the bile ducts inside or outside the liver become scarred and blocked.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is a condition that begins in the bladder tissue.

Blood Clots

A blood clot is a gel-like clump of blood that forms in the blood vessels.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a condition that begins in the breast tissue, most often in women.

Breast Cysts

Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs within the breast tissue, often appearing as round or oval lumps with distinct edges.

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease happens when the carotid artery becomes blocked or narrow.

Carotid Artery Doppler Exam

A carotid artery Doppler exam is a painless, non-invasive ultrasound test to check blood flow in the carotid arteries.