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Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a technique doctors use to perform many tests and procedures on the heart and blood vessels. Catheterization is an invasive procedure in which a catheter (a long, thin tube) is inserted into your body. For cardiac catheterization, a small puncture is made, usually in your groin, to access directly the underlying vein […]

Managing urinary symptoms

The management of urinary symptoms can take various forms, depending on the diagnosis of the problem. In most cases initially this can result in a combination of strategies including: • lifestyle changes (changing your everyday routines) • specific exercises and bladder training • using a continence product (e.g. absorbent pads) occasionally or regularly • taking […]