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The main purpose of female breasts is to produce milk and nourishment for newborns. Breastfeeding can present many issues and concerns for moms, including pain, engorgement, pumping, going back to wor...

A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice: A dis...

Early detection of breast lumps is important. Conducting regular breast self-exams is a good way to get to know your breasts so that you can identify if your breasts change. If you notice n...

The Critical Care Unit in Eau Claire is dedicated to providing an atmosphere of healing for our most critical patients. Staffed by specially trained care providers, the unit provides high level care f...

Mayo Clinic Health System brings all the heart care knowledge and expertise of Mayo Clinic to you, close to where you live. Our heart and vascular surgery team specializes in preventing, diagnosing an...

Have you or a family member been told your heart is not working like it should? Maybe you have been to see a cardiologist for a heart evaluation and given option for changing lifestyle habits or havin...

Having heart surgery is a major event in your life. We know this and make every effort to keep you as comfortable and informed as possible, focusing on you or your loved one as an individual. Your he...

You can be treated for these and other common or complex heart, lung, and vascular disorders, including: Abdominal aortic aneurysm Coronary artery disease  Carotid artery di...

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged and weakened area in the lower part of the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). The aorta runs from the heart through the center of t...

In heart valve disease, also known as valvular heart disease, one or more of the valves in your heart doesn't work properly. Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct directio...