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  • What is Aquablation therapy?

    Aquablation’s name combines “aqua,” or water, with “ablation,” the surgical removal of tissue. Aquablation therapy is a robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical procedure to provide long-lasting relief from BPH. It’s precise, consistent and predictable, providing long-term relief, no matter the size of your prostate.

  • Defining benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the term for an enlarged prostate. It’s called benign because it’s not cancerous. For many men, an enlarged prostate is a normal part of aging. This process starts around age 40, and by the time they turn 60, about half of men have this condition. Many of these men aren’t even aware it’s happening, and for them, treatment may not be necessary.

  • What are the symptoms?

    The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia can be uncomfortable, including:

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  • What treatment options are available?

    The most minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia is Aquablation therapy, which offers many men lasting relief.

    Treatments that are more invasive and require longer recovery include using surgery or lasers to remove problematic prostate tissue. These traditional treatments include transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), greenlight laser or microwave thermotherapy.

  • How is cardiac arrest treated?

    Cardiac arrest can be reversed if CPR is performed immediately and a defibrillator is used to shock the heart back into normal rhythm.

    Your doctor will discuss if you are at a higher risk of experiencing cardiac arrest because of a pre-existing heart condition. Together, you can make a plan that will help you stay safe and inform your loved ones what to do in an emergency.

  • What causes cardiac arrest?

    Cardiac arrest is typically caused when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions. This causes the heart to stop beating properly. A heart attack, on the other hand, is caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart.

  • What is cardiac arrest?

    Cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.