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New Procedure For Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation had put the breaks on Bruce MacDonald's cycling career. She how a new procedure performed at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has him riding to new heights.
“…his bike out for a spin. He's not far from the famed heartbreak hill on the Boston Marathon course but hill like that is far from -- biggest -- challenge. …”
“…Hoping to put the brakes on another stroke Bruce was considering open heart surgery. . When he learned of another option available at Beth Israel deaconess Medical Center and minimally invasive maze procedure. …”
At age 33, Lily Burns had a stroke. See how minimally invasive heart surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center got her back on her feet.
“…really could take blood thinning medications for life or have major open heart surgery. . Then she was referred to doctor Ralph -- Torre who proposed selling the whole closed using minimally invasive techniques which he helped pioneer. Lilly was an ideal candidate. …”
“…In July 2006 that all changed. Lilly had just finished teaching an aerobics class and plans to have lunch with her boyfriend Hector and another friend. …”
Nearly 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular diesease each day--an average of 1 death every 36 seconds.
“…Those with a strong family history of heart disease may need to see a doctor more regularly for tests and check ups. Second you handful of nuts every day. Diet plays a big role in controlling risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. And adding a quarter cup of unsalted -- months or almonds -- serve a couple of. …”
“…according to the American Heart Association more than 789 million Americans have cardiovascular disease. . It remains the nation's number one killer. …”
Severe, persistent heartburn can not only be uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health problems. Now an innovative procedure is helping some patients with acid reflux get off their medications and get back to enjoying life.
“…cult like some 20% of Americans Linda has Castro is something GO reflux disease or -- A severe and persistent form of heart burn. It occurs when digested juices in the stomach. Flow backwards up into the esophagus and usually because of a weakening of it felt like barrier between the esophagus and stomach. Now a new technique developed imparted that Israel deaconess Medical Center is giving people with third new hope. It's called the placate your procedure. …”
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Who Should Be Screened For Colon Cancer?
Brian O'Hara of South Boston was shocked at what doctors found during his screening colonoscopy.
“…Doctor Helen shields a gastroenterology. As did Beth Israel deaconess Medical Center. . Is chairman of the colorectal cancer advisory committee for Harvard university's risk management foundation. She notes that despite the importance of screening less than 50% of those who …”
“…wait until they have symptoms like rectal bleeding abdominal cramping pain or weight loss. . Often have waited too long at that. …”
It is the "Cadillac" of operations, one of the most complex abdominal procedures performed. But for many patients whose pancreas is their target of disease, the Whipple Procedure provides the only hope for a cure.
“…require one of the world's most complex surgeries. A procedure known as Whipple. . This is her story. I saw my GP she ordered a whole battery of blood tests everything came back and the the normal range -- that. …”
“…that you think you have a sixty hour surgery in going to rearrange all your plumbing. It seems like plumbing. That would be horrible but excellence that's -- have it can't and we can take …”
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