Sa

• Saccular aneurysm - endovascular (see: Endovascular embolization)
  (Surgery)
• Saccular aneurysm repair (see: Brain aneurysm repair)
  (Surgery)
• Saccular aneurysm repair - discharge (see: Brain aneurysm repair - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Sadness - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Salads and nutrients
  (Special Topic)
• Salt restriction (see: Low-salt diet )
  (Self-Care)
• Same day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (Self-Care)
• Same day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Same-day surgery - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Same-day surgery - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (Self-Care)
• SAR (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)

Sb

• SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• SBRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)

Sc

• SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Scan - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)
  (Medical Test)
• Scintiscan - renal perfusion (see: Renal perfusion scintiscan)
  (Medical Test)
• Scleroderma - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Sclerotherapy (see: Varicose vein - noninvasive treatment)
  (Surgery)
• Scoliosis - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Screen time and children
  (Self-Care)
• Screening - testicular cancer - self-exam (see: Testicular self-exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Scrotal mass (see: Testicle lump)
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal swelling
  (Symptoms)
• Scrotal ultrasound
  (Medical Test)

Se

• Seasonal affective disorder - InDepth (see: Depression - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Secondary cardiac amyloidosis - AA type (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)
  (Condition)
• Secondary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Secondary Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Secondary seizures (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Secondhand smoke - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Secundum ASD (see: Atrial septal defect (ASD))
  (Condition)
• Sed rate (see: ESR)
  (Medical Test)
• Sedimentation rate (see: ESR)
  (Medical Test)
• Segmental pulse volume recordings (see: Plethysmography)
  (Medical Test)
• Seizure - eclampsia (see: Eclampsia)
  (Condition)
• Seizure - reactive (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Seizure - secondary (see: Seizures)
  (Symptoms)
• Seizure disorder - InDepth (see: Epilepsy - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Seizures
  (Symptoms)
• Self-examination of the breast (see: Breast self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Semi-vegetarian (see: Vegetarian diet)
  (Nutrition)
• Senile amyloidosis (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)
  (Condition)
• Senile angioma (see: Cherry angioma)
  (Condition)
• Sensitivity analysis
  (Medical Test)
• Sensitivity to the cold (see: Cold intolerance)
  (Symptoms)
• Sensory loss (see: Numbness and tingling)
  (Symptoms)
• Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• Sequential multi-channel analysis with computer-7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• Serial chest x-ray (see: Chest x-ray)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum ammonia (see: Ammonia blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum chloride test (see: Chloride test - blood)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum creatinine (see: Creatinine blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum creatinine clearance (see: Creatinine clearance test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (see: Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (see: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum myoglobin (see: Myoglobin blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Serum sodium (see: Sodium blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sestamibi stress test (see: Nuclear stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sexual dysfunction - male (see: Erection problems)
  (Condition)
• Sexual dysfunction - male - InDepth (see: Erectile dysfunction - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)

Sg

• SGOT (see: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• SGPT (see: Alanine transaminase (ALT) blood test)
  (Medical Test)

Sh

• Shaking (see: Tremor)
  (Symptoms)
• Shingles and chickenpox (Varicella-zoster virus) - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Shock
  (Injury)
• Shock - cardiogenic (see: Cardiogenic shock)
  (Condition)
• Shock liver (see: Hepatic ischemia)
  (Condition)
• Shortness of breath - first aid (see: Breathing difficulties - first aid)
  (Injury)
• Shunt - portacaval (see: Portacaval shunting)
  (Surgery)

Si

• Sick sinus syndrome
  (Condition)
• Sickle cell anemia - InDepth (see: Sickle cell disease - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sickle cell disease - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Sigmoidoscopy
  (Medical Test)
• Sigmoidoscopy - flexible (see: Sigmoidoscopy)
  (Medical Test)
• Simple carbohydrates (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Simple, heart-smart substitutions
  (Self-Care)
• Simvastatin (Zocor) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Simvastatin (Zocor®) (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• Single ventricle (see: Double inlet left ventricle )
  (Condition)
• Sinus arrest - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sinus node dysfunction (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Sinus pause - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)

Sj

• Sjögren syndrome - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)

Sk

• Skilled nursing - home care (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing - home health (see: Home health care )
  (Self-Care)
• Skilled nursing or rehabilitation facilities
  (Self-Care)
• Skin - clammy
  (Symptoms)
• Skin autografting - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin cancer - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin flaps and grafts - self-care
  (Self-Care)
• Skin hemorrhages (see: Purpura)
  (Symptoms)
• Skin mole - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Skin self-exam
  (Special Topic)
• Skin transplant - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Skin ulcer skin graft self-care  (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)

Sl

• SLE - InDepth (see: Systemic lupus erythematosus - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep apnea - central (see: Central sleep apnea)
  (Condition)
• Sleep apnea - obstructive (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)
  (Condition)
• Sleep apnea - obstructive - adults (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)
  (Condition)
• Sleep apnea - obstructive - InDepth (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep disorder - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep hygiene - insomnia - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep issues - InDepth (see: Insomnia - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sleep-disordered breathing (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)
  (Condition)
• Sleep-disordered breathing - adults (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - adults)
  (Condition)
• Sleep-disordered breathing  - InDepth (see: Obstructive sleep apnea - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Slow heart rate - sick sinus (see: Sick sinus syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Slow involuntary movements of large muscle groups (see: Movement - uncontrolled or slow)
  (Symptoms)
• Slurred speech (see: Speech impairment in adults)
  (Symptoms)

Sm

• SMA20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• SMA7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• SMAC20 (see: Comprehensive metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• SMAC7 (see: Basic metabolic panel)
  (Medical Test)
• Small intestinal ischemia and infarction
  (Condition)
• Smokeless tobacco - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking - electronic cigarettes (see: E-cigarettes and E-hookahs)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Smoking and smokeless tobacco - risks (see: Risks of tobacco)
  (Special Topic)
• Smoking and surgery
  (Self-Care)
• Smoking cessation - tips on how to quit (see: Tips on how to quit smoking)
  (Special Topic)

Sn

• Snacks and sweetened drinks - children
  (Self-Care)
• Snacks for adults
  (Self-Care)
• Sneddon syndrome - idiopathic livedo reticularis (see: Livedo reticularis)
  (Condition)
• SNF (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)

So

• Sodium - serum (see: Sodium blood test)
  (Medical Test)
• Sodium blood test
  (Medical Test)
• Sodium in diet
  (Nutrition)
• Sodium urine test
  (Medical Test)
• Solitary pulmonary nodule - PET (see: Lung PET scan)
  (Medical Test)
• Soluble vs. insoluble fiber
  (Special Topic)
• Sonogram (see: Ultrasound)
  (Medical Test)
• Soy
  (Nutrition)

Sp

• Spasticity
  (Symptoms)
• Speech impairment in adults
  (Symptoms)
• Sphygmomanometry (see: Blood pressure measurement)
  (Medical Test)
• Spider angioma
  (Condition)
• Spider nevus (see: Spider angioma)
  (Condition)
• Spider telangiectasia (see: Spider angioma)
  (Condition)
• Spider veins (see: Spider angioma)
  (Condition)
• Spinal and epidural anesthesia
  (Surgery)
• Spinal curvature - InDepth (see: Scoliosis - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Spinal tap (see: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection)
  (Medical Test)
• Splenic infarction
  (Condition)
• Splinter hemorrhages
  (Symptoms)
• Split-skin graft - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Spoon nails (see: Nail abnormalities)
  (Symptoms)
• Sporadic primary pulmonary hypertension (see: Pulmonary hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Sprain - ankle (see: Ankle pain)
  (Symptoms)

Sq

• Squamous cell - self-exam (see: Skin self-exam)
  (Special Topic)
• Squamous intraepithelial lesion - Pap (see: Pap test)
  (Medical Test)

Sr

• SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• SRS (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)
• SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• SRT (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)

St

• ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)
  (Special Topic)
• ST - elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)
  (Condition)
• ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• ST elevation myocardial infarction - ACS - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction (see: Heart attack)
  (Condition)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction - InDepth (see: Heart attack and acute coronary syndrome - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• ST-elevation myocardial infarction-ACS (see: Acute coronary syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Stable angina
  (Condition)
• Stable angina - discharge (see: Angina - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Standard eye exam
  (Medical Test)
• Standard ophthalmic exam (see: Standard eye exam)
  (Medical Test)
• Staphylococcus aureus - endocarditis (see: Endocarditis)
  (Condition)
• Staphylokinase (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Starches (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Stasis dermatitis - venous ulcer (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stasis dermatitis and ulcers
  (Condition)
• Stasis leg ulcers - self-care (see: Venous ulcers - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Statin (see: How to take statins)
  (Special Topic)
• STEMI - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic drugs for heart attack)
  (Special Topic)
• Stenosis - carotid (see: Carotid artery disease)
  (Condition)
• Stenosis - pulmonary valve (see: Pulmonic valve stenosis)
  (Condition)
• Stenosis - renal artery (see: Renovascular hypertension)
  (Condition)
• Stent
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic body radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic brain biopsy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic craniotomy - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - Gamma Knife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - CyberKnife)
  (Surgery)
• Stereotactic radiotherapy - discharge (see: Stereotactic radiosurgery - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Sterile gloves (see: Sterile technique)
  (Self-Care)
• Sterile technique
  (Self-Care)
• Sternal dehiscence (see: Sternal exploration or closure)
  (Surgery)
• Sternal exploration or closure
  (Surgery)
• Sternal infection (see: Sternal exploration or closure)
  (Surgery)
• Stiff heart syndrome (see: Cardiac amyloidosis)
  (Condition)
• Stomach pain (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Stomachache (see: Abdominal pain)
  (Symptoms)
• Storing your medicines
  (Self-Care)
• Strawberry mark (see: Red birthmarks)
  (Condition)
• Strawberry nevus (see: Hemangioma)
  (Condition)
• Strep throat - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus pyogenes - rheumatic fever (see: Rheumatic fever)
  (Condition)
• Streptococcus viridans - endocarditis (see: Endocarditis)
  (Condition)
• Streptokinase (SK) (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress (see: Stress and your health)
  (Symptoms)
• Stress - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Stress - managing (see: Learn to manage stress)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress - recognizing (see: Learn to manage stress)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress - relaxation techniques (see: Learn to manage stress)
  (Special Topic)
• Stress and your health
  (Symptoms)
• Stress and your heart
  (Special Topic)
• Stress ECG (see: Exercise stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress echocardiography
  (Medical Test)
• Stress test - echocardiography (see: Stress echocardiography)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress test - exercise treadmill (see: Exercise stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stress test - nuclear (see: Nuclear stress test)
  (Medical Test)
• Stroke
  (Condition)
• Stroke - AVM (see: Cerebral arteriovenous malformation)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - butter (see: Butter, margarine, and cooking oils)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - carotid artery (see: Carotid artery disease)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - carotid duplex (see: Carotid duplex)
  (Medical Test)
• Stroke - cholesterol and lifestyle (see: Cholesterol and lifestyle)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - dietary fats: Atherosclerosis - dietary fats (see: Dietary fats explained)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - discharge
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic (see: Stroke)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - hemorrhagic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - ischemic (see: Stroke)
  (Condition)
• Stroke - ischemic - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• Stroke - ischemic - InDepth (see: Stroke - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Stroke - monounsaturated fat (see: Facts about monounsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - polyunsaturated fat (see: Facts about polyunsaturated fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - prevention (see: Preventing stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - prevention (see: Stroke risk factors)
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke - recovery (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - thrombolysis (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - thrombolytic (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - thrombolytic therapy (see: Thrombolytic therapy)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke - trans fat (see: Facts about trans fats)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke rehabilitation (see: Recovering after stroke)
  (Special Topic)
• Stroke risk factors
  (Self-Care)
• Stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation - discharge (see: Stroke - discharge )
  (Discharge)
• STSG - self-care (see: Skin flaps and grafts - self-care)
  (Self-Care)
• Stuporous (see: Decreased alertness)
  (Symptoms)

Su

• Sub-acute rehab (see: Choosing a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility)
  (Self-Care)
• Subarachnoid anesthesia (see: Spinal and epidural anesthesia)
  (Surgery)
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage - aneurysm (see: Brain aneurysm repair)
  (Surgery)
• Subclavian artery occlusive syndrome (see: Aortic arch syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Subclavian port (see: Central venous catheters - ports)
  (Discharge)
• Subclavian steal syndrome (see: Aortic arch syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Subdural hematoma - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)
  (Condition)
• Subdural hemorrhage - chronic (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)
  (Condition)
• Subdural hygroma (see: Chronic subdural hematoma)
  (Condition)
• Substance use - alcohol - InDepth (see: Alcohol use disorders - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Sudden cardiac arrest (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Sudden cardiac arrest, SCA (see: Cardiac arrest)
  (Condition)
• Sugar alternatives (see: Sweeteners - sugar substitutes)
  (Nutrition)
• Sugars (see: Carbohydrates)
  (Nutrition)
• Superficial thrombophlebitis
  (Condition)
• Superior vena cava obstruction (see: SVC obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Superior vena cava syndrome (see: SVC obstruction)
  (Condition)
• Support stockings (see: Compression stockings)
  (Self-Care)
• Supporting your child with weight loss
  (Self-Care)
• Supraventricular arrhythmia (see: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter)
  (Condition)
• Supraventricular tachycardia (see: Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT))
  (Condition)
• Surface echo (see: Echocardiogram)
  (Medical Test)
• Surgery - brain - discharge (see: Brain surgery - discharge)
  (Discharge)
• Surgery - child (see: The night before your surgery - children)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - clear liquid diet (see: Clear liquid diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - full liquid diet (see: Full liquid diet)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - general anesthesia (see: General anesthesia)
  (Surgery)
• Surgery - quitting smoking (see: Smoking and surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgery - quitting tobacco (see: Smoking and surgery)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical drain (see: Closed suction drain with bulb)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical drain (see: Hemovac drain)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - closed)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical incision care (see: Surgical wound care - open)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical procedure - adult (see: The day of your surgery - adult)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical procedure - child (see: The day of surgery for your child)
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound - wound center (see: Wound care centers)
  (Special Topic)
• Surgical wound care - closed
  (Self-Care)
• Surgical wound care - open
  (Self-Care)
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  (Default)

Sv

• SVC obstruction
  (Condition)

Sw

• Swallowing difficulty
  (Condition)
• Swan-Ganz - right heart catheterization
  (Medical Test)
• Sweat - cold (see: Skin - clammy)
  (Symptoms)
• Sweeteners - sugar substitutes
  (Nutrition)
• Sweeteners - sugars
  (Nutrition)
• Swelling
  (Symptoms)
• Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs (see: Foot, leg, and ankle swelling)
  (Symptoms)
• Swelling of the scrotum (see: Scrotal swelling)
  (Symptoms)

Sy

• Syncope (see: Fainting)
  (Symptoms)
• Syncope
  (Alt. Medicine)
• Syncope - Holter (see: Holter monitor (24h))
  (Medical Test)
• Syndrome X (see: Metabolic syndrome)
  (Condition)
• Syphilitic aneurysm (see: Thoracic aortic aneurysm)
  (Condition)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus - InDepth
  (In-Depth)
• Systemic lupus erythematosus - Raynaud (see: Raynaud phenomenon)
  (Condition)
• Systemic necrotizing vasculitis (see: Polyarteritis nodosa)
  (Condition)
• Systemic sclerosis - InDepth (see: Scleroderma - InDepth)
  (In-Depth)
• Systolic blood pressure (see: Blood pressure measurement)
  (Medical Test)
• Systolic click-murmur syndrome (see: Mitral valve prolapse)
  (Condition)
• Systolic heart murmur (see: Heart murmurs)
  (Symptoms)