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Directional Coronary Atherectomy

Directional Coronary Atherectomy is a procedure is a minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries. This animation explains how the procedure works.

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9 Medical Myths

We've all heard questionable medical assertions, such getting arthritis from cracking your knuckles. Read our list of 9 medical myths.

How MRI Works

An MRI scan is the best way to see inside the human body without cutting it open, but that may be little comfort to you when you're getting ready for the exam. Lying perfectly still on a tiny slab in a narrow hole, you might wonder what's happening to your body.