Cardiac catheterization is a procedure where a catheter, a small hollow tube, is inserted through an artery in the wrist or groin and advanced into the heart, where the doctor can do a number of tests.
Women with an average risk of breast cancer should schedule yearly screening mammograms, usually beginning at age 40. If you’re uncertain of your breast cancer risk, an appointment with a breast surgeon should be scheduled for a formal risk assessment.
Thomas Byrnes was feeling severe pain in his right leg. After unsuccessfully diagnosing the problem for two years, he was referred to Nicholas Wilson, MD, one of our BJC Medical Group orthopedic surgeons, and the two of them decided Thomas would need to replace both his hips.
Blood pressure refers to two different measurements: pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts, and pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is 120/80 or lower.
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals recently provided funding for a fully-certified therapy canine for the St. Charles County Police Department to support the community’s mental health needs.