Filtered By Cardiology Tag
By CentraState Health|2023-10-11T11:39:00-04:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Endovascular Surgery, Heart Health, Stroke|
Up to one-third of strokes are caused by carotid artery disease, a buildup of plaque in the main arteries in the neck that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Without treatment, this buildup can slow blood flow or dislodge plaque that travels to the brain, causing a stroke. Some [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-11-16T09:22:26-05:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Wound Treatment|
For many people, a wound from a cut or scrape is a temporary inconvenience. But when a wound is chronic – meaning hard to heal – specialized treatment is usually needed. Some chronic wounds require the removal of unhealthy tissue to promote healing, which can be painful depending on [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-09-29T15:53:46-04:00September 29th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Health and Wellness|
Pickleball has become America’s fastest growing sport – probably because it has physical and social benefits and can be played at any age or skill level. But injuries sometimes happen, particularly in people over age 60. About 60% of pickleball injuries are sprains, strains and fractures. If you’ve joined [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-09-29T16:14:41-04:00September 29th, 2023|Categories: Cancer, Women’s Health|Tags: Breast Cancer|
While there can be a genetic link to developing breast cancer, nurse practitioner Karen Lowe, DNP, MSN, RNC-Ob, with the Statesir Cancer Center at CentraState, says that it’s important that both women and men understand that they can still be diagnosed with the disease without a family history. The [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-07-19T13:03:31-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Behavioral Health, Pediatrics|
For kids, nothing beats summer’s bright and balmy months for rest, rejuvenation, and fun. But the season is always fleeting – and back-to-school concerns may soon present themselves, especially for adolescents transitioning to new schools. According to CentraState child and adolescent psychiatrist Ankur Desai, MD, the transitions from elementary [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-08-09T11:31:44-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Patient Stories, Physical Therapy|
When high school athlete Brian Kutney, 16, fractured his leg, he was committed to getting back onto the track as soon as possible. Cutting-edge physical therapy helped accelerate his recovery – and shave seconds off his time. Last summer, the Jackson resident and active sophomore fractured his tibia while [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-07-20T13:03:12-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Health and Wellness, Osteoporosis|
Summer’s warmth and light lure us to get up, out, and move. Because weight-bearing exercise can trigger bone growth, additional activity in the summer is just one of several reasons the season is a great time to improve your bone health, according to CentraState rheumatologist Sawsan Najmey, MD. “People [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-07-13T09:31:10-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Health and Wellness|
If movement is medicine, then we should be doing more of it. What’s the best way to move more? Make it fun! You won’t be alone in this pursuit – in fact, the hashtag “#joyfulmovement” is trending on social media. The idea behind joyful movement is that there are [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-07-20T13:00:37-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Health A-Z|Tags: Cardiology|
A cardiac condition requires medical management for life, a reality that can be discouraging. Research shows that one in five people develops depression and one in three develops severe anxiety after being hospitalized for a cardiac event. “Patients are often scared to be physically active after cardiac surgery,” explains [...]
By CentraState Health|2023-07-18T14:55:01-04:00July 12th, 2023|Categories: Pregnancy and Parenting|Tags: Labor and Delivery, OBGYN, Patient Stories|
When Rebecca Pauley learned she was pregnant, she envisioned a routine birthing experience. However, baby Rafael had his own plans. CentraState’s team in the delivery room helped her avoid a C-section and give birth to her baby boy safely. A Morganville resident born at CentraState, Rebecca discussed her birth [...]
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