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• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Complications

  Read about the complications of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including eye and pregnancy problems and a serious condition known as a thyroid storm.

• How a heart valve replacement is done

  Find out about mechanical and tissue heart valves and the different types of heart valve replacement surgery.

• How a coronary artery bypass graft is done

  Find out about the different types of coronary artery bypass graft and how they're done.

• How a knee replacement is done

  Find out how long a knee replacement takes and what's involved in a total and partial knee replacement.

• Ectopic pregnancy

  An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

• Mallet finger

  Mallet finger is an injury to the end of the finger that causes it to bend inwards.

• Dental services

  Find out about NHS dental services, including how to find an NHS dentist, and how much treatment costs.

• When to go to A&E

  Find out when to go to A&E in an emergency.

• Schistosomiasis (bilharzia)

  Schistosomiasis is an infection you can get from fresh water in tropical parts of the world.

• Pacemakers

  Find out what a pacemaker is, when it might be recommended and how it can help control your heartbeat.