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PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter . A PICC line is a catheter that is inserted into a vein in your upper arm. The catheter is advanced and positioned in a large vein in your chest just above the heart.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation.

This study shows the emptying time of your stomach. The Gastric Emptying Study will show if you have slow or rapid emptying of your stomach. The Gastric Emptying Study can also show if you have gastric reflux (GERD). Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.

The Hida Scan will show how your liver concentrates bile into the gall bladder and spills it into the small intestine.

Your health care provider has requested an MRI scan be performed with the injection of a contrast agent into the body.

A PET scan is a shortened name for positron emission tomography. A PET scan views functioning tissues in the body. A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. The type of PET/CT scan your doctor recommended will show detailed images and functioning tissues of your heart. The PET/CT scan can help determine if sarcoidosis has affected your heart.

A PET scan is a shortened name for positron emission tomography. A PET scan views functioning tissues in the body. A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. A PET scan combined with a CT scan shows detailed images and functioning tissues within the body. A PET/CT scan can help determine a diagnosis early. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.

A 72 hour stool fat test is a diagnostic test that will allow your doctor to evaluate the amount of fat you digest and absorb. This test can help your doctor determine a diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

Hemorrhoids are swollen, inflamed blood vessels in the lower rectum or anus caused by increased pressure or straining during bowel movements, or from increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, amongst other causes.

This study measures the amount of esophageal reflux you have. Gastroesophageal reflux is the backward flow or reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that takes food from your mouth into your stomach. A BRAVO pH monitoring study will help identify if you have increased amounts of reflux and if it is causing your symptoms.

A colon transit study is a diagnostic test that will allow your doctor to evaluate the function of your colon. The colon is the lower portion of the GI tract and is about 5 feet long. The colon transports food from your small intestine to your rectum. This study can help your doctor determine a diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, the lower portion of the GI tract and that is about 5 feet long. Your doctor will use a small flexible tube to do a visual inspection of the inside of your colon and may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) found inside your colon during the procedure.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

A PET scan is a shortened name for positron emission tomography. A PET scan views functioning tissues in the body. A CT or CAT scan is a shortened name for computerized tomography. A CT scan takes pictures of the inside of the body. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. A PET scan combined with a CT scan shows detailed images and functioning tissues within the body. A PET/CT scan can help determine a diagnosis early. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.

The esophagus is the tube that goes from the mouth to the stomach. The esophageal manometry test measures the behavior of the esophagus, and of the sphincters that separate it from the throat and stomach. The test evaluates whether your esophagus moves fluids into your stomach normally.

An esophageal motility study is a diagnostic test that will evaluate the function of your esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular hollow tube that transports food from your mouth to your stomach. The results of this study will help your doctor determine a diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

An EGD allows the doctor to look inside the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. These are the upper portions of your digestive system. You will be sedated for this procedure so it will not be uncomfortable. Your doctor will use a small flexible tube, starting at your mouth, to see inside your body.

This test allows the doctor to determine if an object the size of the agile capsule can pass through your intestine.

A Pillcam® Endoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the small intestine. This is not intended to examine the esophagus, stomach or colon. It does not replace the upper endoscopy or total colonoscopy.

Secretin is a hormone that is produced by the small intestine when partially digested food in present. When secretin is given to you during this test, certain chemicals may be increased in your blood. This is measured during the test. This test can help your doctor determine a diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

A sigmoidoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the rectum and sigmoid colon. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) found inside your sigmoid colon during the sigmoidoscopy.

An EMG is a test to detect problems with nerves and muscles.

Now that your endoscopic sinus surgery is done, you will need to begin the postoperative care phase of your treatment. This is very important for you surgery to be completely successful. Please follow these guidelines.

Now that your endoscopic sinus surgery is done, you will need to begin the postoperative care phase of your treatment. This is very important for your surgery to be completely successful.

Your doctor has suggested you have endoscopic sinus surgery as part of your treatment. Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has become the accepted standard approach and technique when surgical treatment of sinusitis is indicated.

Preparing for esophageal surgery can be stressful. We have put this information together to help ease your mind.

This is not complicated — just gently wash skin with soap and water in the shower or with a washcloth, and pat dry. If you need to reach underneath the bumper holding the tube to the skin, you may use a Q-tip.

Now that your fundoplication surgery is done, you begin the postoperative care phase of your treatment. This involves advancing your diet slowly to prevent uncomfortable side effects from eating, yet having adequate nutrition to promote healing and prevent unintentional weight loss.

Gastroesophageal reflux is a backward flow or reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. Everybody has some reflux. Abnormal amounts of gastroesophageal reflux can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This occurs when the valve of smooth muscle between the esophagus and the stomach does not function properly. This muscle band is called the lower esophageal sphincter.

Your doctor has suggested you have a lung surgery as part of your evaluation. Lung surgery allows the doctor to look inside the lungs and lung cavity. Lung surgery may be done to help diagnose and treat lung diseases.

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is considered for people who have moderate to severe emphysema on chest CT scan. There are often portions of the lung tissue that are more diseased than other portions. LVRS removes up to 20 to 30 percent of the most diseased tissue from the lungs at one time. Removing some of the emphysema helps the healthier areas of the lungs and muscles to function better. People often are able to exercise more and feel less short of breath following lung volume reduction surgery.

The hydrogen/methane breath test is a test that uses the measurement of hydrogen in the breath to diagnose several conditions that cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

Your heart is a muscle a very important muscle that your entire body depends on. As with all muscles, the heart is dependent on blood supply to provide necessary nutrients, fuel and oxygen. The heart gets its blood supply from the coronary arteries. When the coronary arteries become blocked, narrowed, or completely obstructed, the heart cannot get the nutrients, fuel, and oxygen it needs. This causes the heart to become weak, develop a heart attack or stop altogether. This blockage, narrowing or obstruction is known as Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).

Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas is unable to make insulin or the body is unable to use insulin or both.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a serious disease that affects breathing, muscles, and energy. It can be fatal.

Chickenpox (varicella) is a common childhood viral diseases. Chickenpox is highly contagious and can now be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine. Although chickenpox is usually mild, vaccinating children can prevent complications of severe chickenpox and reduce costs associated with children missing school and adults missing work. The chickenpox vaccine is very effective in preventing chickenpox.

A Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring CT Scan takes pictures of the heart. The pictures are more detailed than a typical x-ray. The pictures focus on the arteries supplying blood to the heart (coronary arteries). The Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring CT Scan can detect and measure the extent of the calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This may help determine a diagnosis of heart disease early. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.

Preparing for an upcoming esophageal surgery with LINX device can be stressful. We have put this information together to help ease your mind.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

During a punch biopsy all or part of a skin lesion is removed. The lesion can be tested in the laboratory. The results of the biopsy will help your doctor determine your diagnosis and the best treatment for you.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. A biopsy is a small amount of tissue taken from the lining of your colon which can be studied closely to help determine your diagnosis and how best to treat you.

Reflujo gastroesofágico ocurre cuando existe un flujo invertido o reflujo del contenido estomacal hacia al esófago. Todos tenemos algo de reflujo. Cantidades anormales de reflujo pueden causar la enfermedad de reflujo gastroesofágico. Eso ocurre cuando la válvula de musculo liso entre el esófago y el estomago no funciona correctamente. Esa banda de musculo se llama el esfínter esofágico inferior.

¿Sufre usted de nariz tapada o que le gotea la mayor parte del tiempo? En los Estados Unidos, hay 40 millones de personas con el mismo problema. Esto se llama rinitis. Si estornuda, o siente la nariz tapada o que le gotea durante la primavera, verano o durante el otoño esto se llama rinitis alérgica o “Fiebre del Heno”

Los medicamentos pueden ser administrados de diferentes maneras. Una de las maneras más comunes para administrar medicamentos para el asma es un nebulizador. Hay varios tipos de nebulizadores que se pueden usar para administrar diferentes medicamentos. Algunos de estos medicamentos se usan para prevenir que su asma se empeore.

Hay varios tipos de Medidores de Flujo Máximo. Uno de ellos es el de la derecha. Éste es un pequeño aparato que le permite medir su respiración en casa o en el trabajo. El Medidor de Flujo Máximo mide la rapidez con la que usted sopla.

Controlar su provisión de medicamentos es una tarea importante. Cuando usted toma los medicamentos como se los han recetado puede mantener su enfermedad bajo control. Los profesionales de la salud le proporcionarán información especifica acerca de sus medicamentos. Estar informado sobre sus medicamentos y seguir las pautas mencionadas a continuación, le ayudará a controlar mejor su enfermedad.

El humo proveniente de un fumador contiene más de 4.000 productos químicos. Cuarenta (40) de estos, son conocidos o se piensa que causan Cáncer. El humo del tabaco quemado contiene todavía más de estos mismos químicos.

Los inhaladores de dosis con medida (MDI) fueron desarrollados en los años 50. Los propulsores usados en el MDI hasta hace poco contenían CFC (clorofluocarbonos). Ud. puede ver cuando reemplaza su MDI que un propulsor diferente es usado en el inhalador. Esto es un HFA Hidrofluoralcano