Raven and Fog woman – Alaskan Native American tale

Our first stop in Alaska – Ketchikan city, with an amazing Native American story The story of Raven and Fog Woman explains the yearly migration of salmon in Ketchikan , Alaska A long, long time ago, Raven and his two slaves Gitsanuk and Gitsagag, built a camp at the mouth of a creek As winter

Twiddler’s syndrome – an uncommon and dangerous cause of pacemaker failure

The pacemaker-twiddler’s syndrome is an uncommon cause of pacemaker malfunction. It occurs due to unintentional or deliberate manipulation of the pacemaker pulse generator within its skin pocket by the patient. This causes coiling of the lead and its dislodgement, resulting in failure of ventricular pacing. More commonly reported among elderly females with impaired cognition, the

Varicose Veins Screening Questionnaire prior to Consultation

Vein screening Questionnaire – to be completed prior to the consultation Do you have bulging or varicose veins? yes           no Do your legs feel heavy, tired or achy – especially at the end of the day? yes            no Do your legs feel better with rest and

Peonies – the King of flowers – were named in honor of Paeon, the physician of gods.

The peonies in my garden are blooming, bringing back memories of my mother’s garden in Romania, – a splash of color and beauty. There is a special one, popular in Romania – Paeonia romanica Peregrina The Chinese call Peonies the King of flowers ; were named in honor of Paeon, the physician of the gods.

Vasovagal Syncope . The most common cause of fainting

What is Vasovagal ( VVS) syncope? VVS is the most common form of fainting occurring mostly in young adults, though it can occur at any age. It’s also called reflex, neurocardiogenic, neurally mediated syncope or vasodepressor syncope. It happens when the nervous system that regulates blood pressure and heart rate malfunctions in response to a

Good Shepherd Hospital Physicians – Dr Sunil Kadakia, Medical Director and Chairman of Cardiology, makes his debut as an author.

Good Shepherd Hospital Physicians – Dr Sunil Kadakia, Medical Director and Chairman of Cardiology, makes his debut as an author, with an innovative novel about the contemporary trend in managing the American Health Care system. Filled with wit, originality and humor, the book dives into every level of managerial infrastructure . The stories are written

Varicose and Vein disorder Symptom recognition. Diagnosis and treatment plan

Vein disorder and varicose veins. Symptom recognition. Diagnosis and treatment plan Venous disease is a progressive disorder , but its symptoms can be treated and the progression of the disease can be halted by outpatient procedures. Vein disease manifests as a cosmetic nuisance or can progress to significant skin changes , recurrent skin infections difficult

Memorial Day Parade . What’s new around zip 60010o

Memorial Day Parade . What’s new around zip 60010 The Memorial Day Parade starts at 10:30 am from Park Ave. and proceeds to Evergreen Cemetery . Barrington High School Students enrolled in “Healthy Hearts – Youth to Youth – will Join the community in honoring veterans and those who lost their lives serving our country

Cardioversion

“Electrical cardioversion” is a cardiac procedure that shocks the heart to convert an irregular rhythm back into a normal sinus rhythm. Most often is used to convert Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter into normal rhythm How do you prepare for cardioversion Fast (not eat or drink anything) for 6 hours before the procedure.  If you take

New kind of beauty; my “great blue lady”

My new kind of beauty I met yesterday a new kind of beauty : a strong willed, late 40’s woman with Down syndrome and uncorrected congenital heart disease; the one that gives the “blue” appearance, associated with long life living with low Oxygen . Ill call her my “great blue lady “ because she is