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This video follows the procedure for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is a minimally invasive procedure whose purpose is to replace a damaged aortic valve with a new one. The surgery is done by inserting a catheter through a blood vessel until it reaches the aortic valve and the replacement valve is placed. The location of the blood vessel may vary. This procedure is an alternative to open-heart aortic valve replacement as it can be too risky for patients with other health conditions like lung or kidney disease. The purpose of TAVR is to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve thickens and becomes stiff and narrow. These changes make it impossible for the valve to fully open, results in reduced blood flow to the body, and can lead to heart failure.

This video (shortened version) follows the procedure for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is a minimally invasive procedure whose purpose is to replace a damaged aortic valve with a new one. The surgery is done by inserting a catheter through a blood vessel until it reaches the aortic valve and the replacement valve is placed. The location of the blood vessel may vary. This procedure is an alternative to open-heart aortic valve replacement as it can be too risky for patients with other health conditions like lung or kidney disease. The purpose of TAVR is to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve thickens and becomes stiff and narrow. These changes make it impossible for the valve to fully open, results in reduced blood flow to the body, and can lead to heart failure.

This video demonstrates an electroencephalogram (EEG), which is a painless test that measures the brain's electrical activity. It includes attaching small, metal discs, known as electrodes, to the scalp. It is helpful for detecting any abnormalities in the brain waves or electrical activity. It can be helpful in diagnosing or treating conditions like epilepsy, brain tumors, brain damage, brain disease, brain inflammation, sleep conditions, strokes, and other brain conditions.

This video demonstrates stroke rehabilitation, which is a program of different techniques designed to help stroke patients relearn skills they lost after their stroke. The methods applied during rehabilitation may depend on the parts of the brain affected by the stroke, but rehab can help, overall, with movements, speech, strength, and daily living skills. Rehabilitation is centered around specific and repetitive actions that can be practiced over and over again. This video demonstrates some physical activities that are used in stroke rehab. They may include motor-skill exercises, mobility training, constraint-induced therapy, and range-of-motion therapy. Other rehabilitation cases may also apply technology-assisted physical activities, like robotic technology or virtual reality, or cognitive and emotional activities, which can include therapy for cognitive symptoms or psychological evaluation and treatment.

The video demonstrates how UCI School of Medicine's SimCenter simulation software and test applications can be used in medical environments for medical student training. In this video, it simulates a patient case by displaying the appropriate numerical vital signs on the patient monitor and describes relevant patient symptoms and details. This combination of information allows healthcare professionals and trainees to learn and practice scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. It also allows them to ask questions as needed to verify information and aid in their decisions.

This video shows a typical day at a medical clinic. Medical professionals perform health checkups/examinations on patients, prescribe medication(s), explain treatment, and complete follow ups as necessary. Scenes seen at medical clinics may vary, but this provides a general overview of the events and procedures one may expect at a clinic.

The video follows the procedure for a cataract surgery that takes place in Vietnam. This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and, typically, replacing it with an artificial lens. Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase light glare that may make it difficult for patients to carry out their daily activities. Cataract surgery is a very common and generally safe procedure that does not require patients to stay in the hospital after, but delaying surgery/treatment does not harm the affected eye(s).

This videos shows you how to perform EEG to measure the differences between eyes open versus eyes closed for the BME 170 course.

This video follows the different steps and phases associated with palliative care, which is defined as specialized medical care aimed at providing relief from pain and other symptoms resulting from serious illnesses. It is offered alongside other treatments that patients may be receiving, and it is provided by a team of health care providers. The team aims to provide comfort and improve quality of life for the patient and their families.

Palliative care is defined as specialized medical care aimed at providing relief from pain and other symptoms resulting from serious illnesses. It is offered alongside other treatments that patients may be receiving, and it is provided by a team of health care providers. The team aims to provide comfort and improve quality of life for the patient and their families. This video illustrates the communication needed to provide the appropriate care and meet the patient's needs.

This video shows you to how palliative care is introduced to patients by nurses. Filmed on location in the School of Nursing, a patient actor performs the full palliative care protocol.

Palliative care is defined as specialized medical care aimed at providing relief from pain and other symptoms resulting from serious illnesses. It is offered alongside other treatments that patients may be receiving, and it is provided by a team of health care providers. The team aims to provide comfort and improve quality of life for the patient and their families. This video illustrates the communication needed to provide the appropriate care and meet the patient's needs. It focuses on the discussion for planning advance care.

Palliative care is defined as specialized medical care aimed at providing relief from pain and other symptoms resulting from serious illnesses. It is offered alongside other treatments that patients may be receiving, and it is provided by a team of health care providers. The team aims to provide comfort and improve quality of life for the patient and their families. This video illustrates the communication needed to provide the appropriate care and meet the patient's needs.

The video follows a spinal deformity correction surgery, which is a medical procedure performed to correct abnormal curvatures and spine misalignments. These curvatures may result from conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and flat-black syndrome. Although people with these conditions don't always need surgery, it becomes necessary when they experience neurological symptoms or extreme pain that interferes with their quality of life.

This video briefly demonstrates the process for performing deep brain stimulation (DBS). This procedure involves implanting electrodes into certain areas of the brain, and the electrodes produce electrical impulses. These impulses affect brain activity and can be used to treat neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD). A series of evaluations, procedures, and consultations are necessary before and after DBS, so it is only recommended for patients whose medication has become less effective in treating a movement disorder or neuropsychiatric condition. It may also be recommended if the side effects associated with their medication interfere with the patient's daily activities.

The video above demonstrates the procedure for a cornea transplant. In this operation, part of the cornea is replaced with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea refers to the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye and is vital to the eye's ability to see clearly. Most often, cornea transplants are performed to restore vision in patients with a damaged cornea, but they may also be used to treat other conditions, like cornea swelling, thinning or tearing of the cornea, corneal ulcers, and more.

This video demonstrates the process for performing deep brain stimulation (DBS). This procedure involves implanting electrodes into certain areas of the brain, and the electrodes produce electrical impulses. These impulses affect brain activity and can be used to treat neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease (PD). A series of evaluations, procedures, and consultations are necessary before and after DBS, so it is only recommended for patients whose medication has become less effective in treating a movement disorder or neuropsychiatric condition. It may also be recommended if the side effects associated with their medication interfere with the patient's daily activities.

This video (shortened version) follows the procedure for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is a minimally invasive procedure whose purpose is to replace a damaged aortic valve with a new one. The surgery is done by inserting a catheter through a blood vessel until it reaches the aortic valve and the replacement valve is placed. The location of the blood vessel may vary. This procedure is an alternative to open-heart aortic valve replacement as it can be too risky for patients with other health conditions like lung or kidney disease. The purpose of TAVR is to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve thickens and becomes stiff and narrow. These changes make it impossible for the valve to fully open, results in reduced blood flow to the body, and can lead to heart failure.

This video follows the procedure for a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It is a minimally invasive procedure whose purpose is to replace a damaged aortic valve with a new one. The surgery is done by inserting a catheter through a blood vessel until it reaches the aortic valve and the replacement valve is placed. The location of the blood vessel may vary. This procedure is an alternative to open-heart aortic valve replacement as it can be too risky for patients with other health conditions like lung or kidney disease. The purpose of TAVR is to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve thickens and becomes stiff and narrow. These changes make it impossible for the valve to fully open, results in reduced blood flow to the body, and can lead to heart failure.

This video shows a shortened version of a prostate biopsy. It is a procedure that involves removing suspicious tissue or cells from the prostrate with a biopsy needle to later examine under a microscope. An ultrasound is often used to view the prostate gland and guide the biopsy needle. The samples retrieved can hep identify any cell abnormalities that are associated with prostate cancer. A prostate biopsy is usually done trough the rectum and is known as the transrectal method, but a trans perineal method may also be done by going through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum.

The video above shows a glimpse into the procedure for performing an angiogram, a common and safe x-ray procedure. It consists of making a small incision at an access point where a catheter is then inserted. The catheter is guided to the desired blood vessel, and an iodine dye (contrast dye) is injected through the catheter. X-ray images are taken to observe how the dye moves and identify any places where the dye stalls. If the dye does not move through a certain blood vessel, it may signify that it is blocked or narrowed and the appropriate treatment can be applied. With women, it is noted that they have smaller artery dimensions that should be considered in their treatment. Overall, angiograms are recommended for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions like coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and more.

This video shows how a prostate biopsy is performed in the UCI Medical Center. It is a procedure that involves removing suspicious tissue or cells from the prostrate with a biopsy needle to later examine under a microscope. An ultrasound is often used to view the prostate gland and guide the biopsy needle. The samples retrieved can hep identify any cell abnormalities that are associated with prostate cancer. A prostate biopsy is usually done trough the rectum and is known as the transrectal method, but a trans perineal method may also be done by going through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum.

The video above demonstrates the procedure for performing an angiogram, a common and safe x-ray procedure. It consists of making a small incision at an access point where a catheter is then inserted. The catheter is guided to the desired blood vessel, and an iodine dye (contrast dye) is injected through the catheter. X-ray images are taken to observe how the dye moves and identify any places where the dye stalls. If the dye does not move through a certain blood vessel, it may signify that it is blocked or narrowed and the appropriate treatment can be applied. With women, it is noted that they have smaller artery dimensions that should be considered in their treatment. Overall, angiograms are recommended for diagnosing cardiovascular conditions like coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and more.

The video above demonstrates the procedure for a cataract surgery. With cataracts, the eye's lens becomes cloudy and can make one's vision appear blurry, hazy, or less colorful. The procedure removes the eye's lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens known as an intraocular lens (IOL). The IOL applied contains the appropriate prescription necessary to give patients better vision.

This video shows an angiogram procedure performed at UCI Medical Center. An angiogram is a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize blood vessels and blood flow. It is often used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as aneurysms (bulging or weakened blood vessel walls), arterial blockages, blood clots, and heart valve disease. During an angiogram, a thin tube called a catheter is inserted into an artery or vein. A contrast dye is injected through the catheter, which makes the blood vessels visible on the X-ray images. The doctor can then examine the images to identify any abnormalities.

This video shows a first-person view of an intravitreal injection, a procedure where medication is injected directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. The procedure is often used to get a higher level of medicine to the retina. The medicine can be used to treat eye problems and help protect one's vision. The eye problems this procedure may help treat are macular degeneration, macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

This video demonstrates the process for an intravitreal injection, a procedure where medication is injected directly into the vitreous cavity of the eye. The procedure is often used to get a higher level of medicine to the retina. The medicine can be used to treat eye problems and help protect one's vision. The eye problems this procedure may help treat are macular degeneration, macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and more.

The video demonstrates how a colonoscopy is performed. During a colonoscopy exam, a long, flexible tube known as a colonoscope is inserted via the rectum of the patient. At the tip of the colonoscope, a small video camera allows the doctor to view the inside of the colon and rectum to identify any changes. During the procedure, abnormal tissue can be removed and tissue samples can be taken. This procedure may be recommended for a variety of reasons, such as to investigate intestinal signs and symptoms, to screen for colon cancer, or to look for polyps.

In this video, we see how Dr. Ralph Clayman from the Department of Urology at UCI performs a cystoscopy. It is a procedure that allows doctors to examine the patient's bladder lining and urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. A flexible cystoscope (viewing lens) is inserted through the urethra and up the bladder to help diagnose and treat urinary problems, like bladder stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). A rigid cystoscope may be used to perform biopsies or remove tumors, but it tends to only be used with sedation or general anesthesia.

This video demonstrates stroke rehabilitation, which is a program of different techniques designed to help stroke patients relearn skills they lost after a stroke. The methods applied during rehabilitation may depend on the parts of the brain affected by the stroke, but rehab can help, overall, with movements, speech, strength, and daily living skills. Rehabilitation is centered around specific and repetitive actions that can be practiced over and over again. This video demonstrates some physical activities that are used in stroke rehab. They may include motor-skill exercises, mobility training, constraint-induced therapy, and range-of-motion therapy. Other rehabilitation cases may also apply technology-assisted physical activities, like robotic technology or virtual reality, or cognitive and emotional activities, which can include therapy for cognitive symptoms or psychological evaluation and treatment.

This video follows an intravitreal surgery performed at Fundacion Vision Hospital in Paraguay. It demonstrates how a shot of medicine is injected into the eye/vitreous to treat certain problems and protect one's vision.

This video demonstrates the procedure for extracting the silicone oil previously applied during a vitreous procedure. Silicone oil may be injected into the eye(s) of patients to help keep the retina in position while it heals and treat cataracts temporarily. The oil must be removed, however, since it is not a long-term solution and can cause other vision issues and complications after prolonged use.

This video demonstrates the procedure for a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery combined with a cataract surgery. A small incision is made to remove the cataract and drain the trapped fluid to lower eye pressure.

This video follows the procedure for a phacoemulsification cataract surgery performed at Fundacion Vision Hospital in Paraguay. It applies ultrasound waves to break up the nucleus and a surgeon-guided automated irrigation and aspiration to remove the nuclear fragments.

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a diabetes complication that occurs when high blood sugar damages the eye's retina. Laser cataract surgery is preferred when dealing with retinopathy, but if laser treatment is not used, effective control of retinopathy must be maintained for at least three months before surgery. This surgery was conducted at Fundacion Vision Hospital in Paraguay.

This video follows the procedure for a standard cataracts surgery performed at the Fundacion Vision Hospital in Paraguay. The standard cataract procedure includes removing the patient's cloudy natural lens with a blade and replacing it with an artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL).

This video displays the procedure for a standard/traditional cataract surgery filmed at the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. The cloudy natural eye lens is removed with a blade and replaced with a clean standard artificial lens, known as an intraocular lens (IOL).

This video displays the procedure for a laser cataract surgery filmed at the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. A laser/ultrasound device maps the surface of the patient's eye to program the laser and make the appropriate incisions.

This video demonstrates how ophthalmology trainees practice surgical skills and techniques in a safe and standardized way through wet lab training. It eliminates the risks associated with operating on real eyes. The video also includes a dry lab simulator, which refers to a type of laboratory involving applied/computational mathematical analyses.

A perimortem test refers to a medical procedure that occurs at or near the time of death and may focus on different aspects depending on the circumstance. In the case of a perimortem cesarean delivery, as shown in the video, it is performed during impending or current maternal cardiac arrest. It is performed with goal of increasing the chance of successfully resuscitating the mother and may improve fetal survival. The c-section decreases uterine compression on the IVC to allow for improved maternal cardiac filling pressure and respiratory mechanics since the diaphragm is lowered after the procedure.

This video demonstrates a bilateral face scar treatment surgery performed at UCI Beckman Laser Institute. For bilateral facial scars, treatment often inclused laser resurfacing. The procedure uses laser energy to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother and less noticeable scars.