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Aortic valve disease is a condition where the valve between the main pumping chamber of your heart and the main artery to your body, the aorta, doesn't work properly. Aortic valve disease may be a con...

Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries or high blood pressure,...

Peripheral artery disease, also called peripheral arterial disease, is a common circulatory problem where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your limbs. When you develop peripheral artery disease...

Few sensations are as frightening as not being able to get enough air. The PHIL Award honors the unsung heroes in the respiratory therapy profession who understand that each breath matters. The PHIL ...

You hear it called “pulse ox.” You see hospitalized patients wearing it — a plastic clip with a light attached to their finger. What is pulse ox? A pulse oximeter helps assess y...

You can be treated in Gastroenterology in Osseo, Wisconsin, for these and other common or complex digestive and liver disorders: Celiac disease Cirrhosis Diverticulitis Fecal inconti...

Do you or a family member suffer from digestive issues? Or are nervous about an upcoming colonoscopy? It might be helpful to read about another patient's journey to ease any anxiety you may be feeling...

... the gastrointestinal tract. See a list of exercise benefits. Manage stress. Stress and anxiety can cause physical symptoms including difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, frequent visits to the bathroom...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term for a range of liver conditions. As the name implies, the main characteristic of NAFLD is too much fat stored in liver cells. Some individuals with N...

When liver disease progresses to an advanced stage, an excess amount of scar tissue replaces the normal liver tissue. This condition is termed cirrhosis. At this stage, the damage is considered irreve...