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VSD, or ventricular septal defect, is a complication in 1/1,000 patients who don't get ER care for a heart attack – and 97% die within a year of suffering this complication. This procedure is the last chance to save their lives.

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction is a nonsurgical procedure that that can help patients with severe emphysema breathe easier. UT Southwestern helped develop the one-way valves and procedure that earned breakthrough device approval from the FDA in 2018.

Sofia Mathew, M.P.A.S., PA-C, is in the Division of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

In April, UT Southwestern performed the first augmented reality shoulder replacement surgery in Texas. Explore how the technology works and what patients can expect from this innovative approach.

Jayasree Ramineni, M.D., is in the Division of Internal Medicine - General Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Migraine pain disrupts a child's education, family time, and social life. But sticking to a PedMAP – pediatric migraine action plan – offers families help and hope for severe headache relief. Explore treatment strategies and new drug research with UT Southwestern.

Daniel Kianpour, M.D., is in the Division of Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Successful outcomes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery require a team approach – and a lot of quality checks. UT Southwestern discusses the process in this week's MedBlog.

John Dykema, M.D., is in the Division of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Ready to start running or lifting weights again after giving birth? UT Southwestern discusses when it's OK to start intense exercise – and how to do so safely – in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.