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Cardiovascular (cardiac) imaging uses the latest imaging technology — like a cardiac MRI, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac CT and nuclear imaging — to get a clear picture of your heart and blood vessels. These images allow us to detect, diagnose and even treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease. ...
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Heart failure is a condition where the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. We can treat advanced heart failure in multiple ways: with medications, electrical or valvular device implantations, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) to aid circulation or by transplanting a healthy heart to replace your existing heart. ...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...
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Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty that uses catheters to treat heart and blood vessel conditions, like coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and cardiac defects. This approach allows people to receive lifesaving heart procedures without needing open heart surgery. ...
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Between routine heart screenings and maintaining healthy habits over time, practicing preventive cardiology methods will help keep your heart healthy and strong. ...
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a smart treatment option for people living with aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve opening). Instead of performing open heart surgery, we can replace a heart valve while the heart is still beating using minimally invasive approaches rather than performing open heart surgery. ...
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Valvular and structural heart diseases develop when at least 1 of the 4 heart valves don’t circulate blood as well as they should, leading to conditions like stenosis, prolapse and regurgitation. Whenever possible, we use the latest minimally invasive treatments to get your health back on track. ...
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Symptoms and risk factors for heart diseases among women look different from men. That’s why the gender you were assigned at birth plays a role in detecting heart disease. Our experts care for women who are living  with heart disease or are at risk for developing it by placing their goals and health history at the heart of each wellness plan. ...
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Proper nutrition is important for everyone – especially if you have a chronic disease or need to heal. We look at every aspect of your health to understand how nutrition affects you, help manage nutritional needs and recommend approaches to improve your body's functions. ...
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It’s important that you eat foods packed with protein and calories while undergoing cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods throughout your treatment will help you feel better, stay stronger and relieve treatment side effects. ...
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Colon and rectal conditions can range from minor irritations like hemorrhoids to serious diseases like colon cancer. Regardless of your minor or major symptoms, our compassionate surgeons treat you with dignity and use state-of-the-art surgical techniques to preserve your quality of life.  ...
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Dealing with hemorrhoids, abscesses, fistulas, or fissures can be really uncomfortable and painful. But the good news is that we can help you alleviate or even eliminate the problem. So don't suffer in silence, let us assist you in finding a solution that works for you. ...
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Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both part of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. However, they are different conditions with distinct treatments. ...
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Our culture of care never sleeps when patients with critical conditions are staying in an intensive care unit (ICU) at Tufts Medicine. ...
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Our dental care team help people achieve healthy teeth, gums and jaws. From routine dental cleanings to outfitting dentures to oral surgery, you’ll find top-notch affordable dental care close to home. ...
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As your body’s biggest organ, your skin deserves dermatologic attention. So whether you need help managing psoriasis, caring for a child's skin condition, treating skin cancer or feeling your best with cosmetic procedures, Tufts Medicine offers extensive subspecialty dermatologic services designed with you in mind. ...
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Contact dermatitis is a type of skin rash caused by touching an irritant or something you’re allergic to. It causes redness, itching and small bumps. The best way to pinpoint the cause of your contact dermatitis is through a process called patch testing. ...
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A changing mole or a new patch of red, itchy or crusty skin can be a sign of skin cancer. Rather than taking a wait-and-see approach with your changing skin, we encourage you to meet with our care team. Many skin conditions can be treated with dermatologic surgery when caught early on. ...
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It’s normal to shed hair in the shower, or when detangling knots, but when you're experiencing more hair loss than normal, it’s time to get in touch with our dermatologists. Also known as alopecia, hair loss can stem from hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, underlying medical conditions or chemotherapy treatment. ...