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CRT (biventricular pacing) resynchronises heart contractions in heart failure patients with left bundle branch block, improving symptoms and reducing mortality by up to 36% in eligible patients.
Carpal tunnel release divides the transverse carpal ligament to decompress the median nerve — open vs endoscopic technique, success rates, and recovery timeline.
Cataract surgery (phacoemulsification) removes the clouded lens and implants an IOL, restoring clear vision in 15–30 minutes. Over 95% achieve 6/12 or better vision with excellent patient satisfaction.
Catheter ablation uses radiofrequency energy or cryotherapy to destroy abnormal heart electrical pathways causing atrial fibrillation, flutter, SVT, and ventricular tachycardia.
CRVO treatment with anti-VEGF injections and laser: how intravitreal therapy reduces macular oedema, improves vision, risks, and follow-up protocol.
A cesarean section is surgical delivery of a baby through abdominal and uterine incisions, performed when vaginal delivery poses risks to mother or baby.
Chelation therapy binds and removes heavy metals from the blood using agents like EDTA and DMSA, and is the evidence-based treatment for lead, mercury, and iron-overload toxicity.
Chemical peeling applies controlled acid solutions to remove damaged skin layers and stimulate collagen — deep phenol peels produce 5–10 year results for wrinkles and acne scarring.
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill cancer cells in cycles; adjuvant regimens reduce breast cancer recurrence by 30–50%, and curative regimens achieve 80–90% remission in testicular cancer.
Chest X-ray uses low-dose ionising radiation to image the lungs, heart, and mediastinum — indications, technique, radiation dose, and diagnostic accuracy explained.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through 3–4 keyhole incisions for symptomatic gallstones; resolves biliary colic in over 95% of patients with same-day or next-day discharge.
Circumcision surgically removes the foreskin for medical indications including phimosis, balanitis, and paraphimosis. Learn about techniques, anaesthesia, recovery, and outcomes.
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