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• PET scan

  Find out about why PET scans are done and what happens before, during and after the scan.

• Gastroscopy

  Find out what a gastroscopy is, why it's done, what happens on the day and what the results mean.

• Why a carotid endarterectomy is done

  Find out more about a carotid endarterectomy, including why it's done and how it helps reduce your risk of stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

• Blood tests

  Find out about blood tests, including why they’re done, how to prepare, what happens at the test, and when you’ll get your results.

• Adenoidectomy

  Find out what an adenoidectomy is, why it's done, what happens during the operation and the possible complications.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

  Find out more about ECGs (electrocardiograms), including why they're done, the different types, and what happens.

• CT scan

  Find out more about why CT scans are done and what happens before, during and after the scan.

• Cataract surgery

  Find out about cataract surgery, including why it's done, what happens and how long it takes to recover.

• Mastectomy

  Find out more about mastectomy, which is surgery to remove 1 or both of your breasts, including why it's done, what happens during surgery, and the possible complications.

• Lumbar decompression surgery

  Find out about lumbar decompression surgery, including why it's done, what happens, complications and recovery.