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Did you know that according to the CDC almost half of all Americans have a risk factor for heart disease? That most heart attacks (and the most severe ones) tend to happen on Mondays? Or that your heart pumps roughly 2,000 gallons of blood through your body each day? That while extremely rare, you can actually die from a (metaphorical) broken heart? The heart and all its intricacy will be the topic of discourse—a ‘heart-to-heart,’ if you will—during a free Zoom conference on Monday, Ap...

Wilson Health weathers coronavirus pandemic Young SIDNEY — Wilson Health entered the new decade focused on expansion efforts and delivering high-quality care to the communities served. “No one could have guessed that come March, we would all face the most unprecedented challenges not only to the hospital, but to our community, the state of Ohio, the United States and the world,” said Mark Klosterman, Wilson Health chief executive officer. His report continues: I am very proud of how Wils...

Merit Health unveils new Cardiac Catheterization Lab Merit Health unveils new Cardiac Catheterization Lab By Melissa Rademaker | February 12, 2021 at 5:45 PM CST - Updated February 12 at 7:16 PM HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Just in time for American Heart Health month, Merit Health Wesley has opened a newly rebuilt Cardiac Catheterization Lab. A cardiac cath exam provides information on how well a patient’s heart works. It can identify problems and allow for procedures to open blocked art...

Police: New York nurse killed by a snowplow January 28, 2021 GMT GLENN FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — New York authorities are investigating the death of a Glenn Falls nurse who was struck by a snowplow. Kristen Stevenson of Queensbury was struck after 5 p.m. near the loading dock at Glens Falls Hospital, the Post Star reported. Glens Falls Police Chief Joseph Boisclair said a preliminary investigation indicates that Stevenson unknowingly walked behind the snowplow while the vehicle was backing up. ADVE...

Its name may sound long and technical, but as you’re about to discover, the advanced cardiac services it will offer you, your loved ones, and your friends are close to your heart. Open since January 12, 2021, the Hospital’s new lab could protect your life and those of the people you hold most dear. Find out how from its director, Dr. Subbarao Choudry, who also has privileges at Phelps Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital. 1. Your heart’s electrical system helps coordinate each heartbeat. Whe...

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Chief Medical Office William Wang (left) and Chief Nursing Executive Officer Ron Yolo (right) prepare vaccines Nearly 1,000 hospital staff received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine between Dec. 17 and Dec. 19 Dr. Gisela Rosario, an Infectious Diseases doctor, was vaccinated by Ron Yolo Healthcare workers were asked to wait in an observation area after receiving the vaccine The observation area staff, who were evaluating those vaccinated for potential side effects or allergic reactions...

Learning Objectives Attendees will learn how a single-database cardiology solution can transform cardiovascular care. They will understand how to address common industry challenges, and will be able to answer questions such as: • How can a single database system maximize the value of my IT investments, including our EHR and VNA? • What are the benefits of reducing on-premise hardware? • How can our facility improve interoperability, and what is the impact of integrating third-party applic...

Problem. they have a blockage in the arteries that feed the heart. what does a doctor do? first thing we do is give them an aspirin, treat them with drugs and lower blood pressure. is that enough? well, thats the question. what this study answers is that its probably as good or better than sending them to the catheterization lab and putting in a stent if theyre stable. the risks of death in this study and risk of heart attack is not any different whether you put in a stent or bypass than treatin...