In my case, doctors felt the most likely reason was due to something called a patent foramen ovale (PFO) – a small hole in the heart that exists in everyone before birth and most often closes ...

ASA is also commonly associated with congenital heart defects, such as atrial septal defects (ASD) or patent foramen ovale (PFO). If you have related heart problems, you may also experience the ...

Quick flick Kegels, marches, heel slides, Happy Baby Pose, and diaphragmatic breathing are five exercises that help relax and condition the pelvic floor muscles. If you can’t sneeze, laugh ...

Abstract: Understanding the coordination between the pelvis and lower limbs in individuals with hemiplegic gait is crucial for deciphering their walking patterns. While studies have focused on lower ...

The Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Service at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is closing as a $5.9 million 2019 federal grant comes to an end. The unit helps children whose bowels ...

You may also hear your doctor calling this test an internal or vaginal examination. During the pelvic examination, your doctor looks and feels for anything that doesn't feel normal. They might refer ...

If a woman has symptoms or she is in an at-risk category for pelvic health problems (see NICE guideline Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevention and non-surgical management), consider referral to a ...

If an echocardiogram detects some blood flowing between the 2 upper chambers of the heart, this is commonly a sign of a patent foramen ovale (PFO). A PFO is a small flap-like opening that usually ...