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Seek emergency medical care if you have these heart disease symptoms: Chest pain Shortness of breath Fainting If you suspect you're having a heart attack, immediately call 911. I...

"Cardiovascular disease" describes a range of conditions that affect your heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems and congenital heart defects. Cardiovascular disease often os us...

Mammograms expose you to low-dose radiation. The dose is very low, though, and for most people the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh the risks posed by this amount of radiation. Having...

3D mammography Women who undergo routine mammograms at Mayo Clinic Health System have the latest diagnostic technology available to them — digital mammography. Digital mammography, also known ...

For some people, supplemental imaging may be used with mammograms as a screening tool for detecting breast cancer. That group of people includes women with a high risk of breast cancer, who have a ver...

During the mammogram You’ll be given a gown and asked to remove neck jewelry and clothing from the waist up. A cleansing towel will be provided to remove deodorant from your underarms prior to...

To prepare for your mammogram: Schedule the test for a time when your breasts are least likely to be tender. If you menstruate, that's usually during the week after your menstrual period. C...

Designed to detect cancers and other changes in breast tissue, a mammogram can be used for either screening or diagnostic purposes: Screening mammogram. A screening mammogram is used to detect b...

Electrophysiology (EP) is a specialized field of cardiology focusing on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disturbances. During an EP study, electrodes are guided through blood vessels to your heart...

Heart failure and its related therapies are complex. Managing your care works best when you're being treated, and are actively involved in, and educated about, your condition. Mayo Clinic Health Syste...