Cancer drug Xeloda can mimic heart attack . Early cardiac recognition and prevention allows safe continuation of cancer treatment

Cardiac ischemia , ST elevation myocardial infarction and ventricular arrhythmia can be side effect of Capecitabine (Xeloda) , through induction of coronary Vasospasm Awareness and early recognition of possible sides effects can prevent the dangerous cardiac toxicity , and may allow safe continuation of chemotherapy My patient is a joyful 50 plus years old woman

Cancer and Heart ; you won the cancer battle , let’s win the cancer- heart war!

Advances in cancer treatment have led to improved survival of patients with cancer, but have also increased Cardiovascular complications . Success in oncology is applauded and should not be shadowed by increase in cardiac diseases Cardio vascular long term complications are one of the most frequent of cancer side effects therapy and there is a

Recent updates on heart disease in women for Wear Red Day February 1, 2019

Feb. 1 marks the 16th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. Cardiology Today and Healio Cardiology compiled a list of recent updates on heart disease in women. Preeclampsia, lactation duration affect CV risk in women Preeclampsia may have a negative impact on future risk for diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia, while a longer duration

Good Shepherd Hospital Physicians – Dr. Motl is a fellowship-trained colorectal and general surgeon. She specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery using the da Vinci surgical system

Dr. Motl is a fellowship-trained colorectal and general surgeon. She specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery using the da Vinci surgical system, which provides a 3D high definition view inside the patient’s body. Dr. Motl treats patients with a broad range of benign and malignant pathology including colon and rectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative

Echocardiography conference 2018 – presentations

Agenda Monday Dec 3, 4pm-8.30 pm, Auxiliary Conferences, A, B and C.     Presentations Dr Irina Staicu Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in TAVR implantation https://slides.com/irinastaicu/deck-6/fullscreen http://slides.com/irinastaicu/deck-6? Dr Russ Tonkovic Advanced Stress Echocardiography   advanced-stress-echo.pptx Dr Hetal Gandhi Aortic stenosis, differentiate high vs. low gradient aortic stenosis, discuss treatment options aortic stenosis Dr William Cotts Use of

Third annual Echocardiography conference, Good Shepherd

Monday, December 3 , 2018 4pm – 8.30pm Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary Conferences , A , B and C 4.5 CME RSVP:   https://www.facebook.com/events/255894088435691/?ti=icl Or Lisa Panico-Krestan, 847.842.4395, or lisa.panico@advocatehealth.com by 11/26/18 Presentations will be available for review at http://womensnewlookandhealthin21stcentury.com/ . The passcode for access will be given at registration  Program 4- 4.15 Registration , welcome and

Third annual Echocardiography conference, Good Shepherd Hospital

Third Annual Echocardiography Conference Good Shepherd Hospital Meet our speakers Dr William Cotts , Director Heart Failure and Transplant , Christ Hospital ◦Use of Echocardiography in diagnosing Left ventricular assisted device , LVAD troubleshooting Dr Irina Staicu , Director Echocardiography , Vascular and Vein Center , Good Shepherd Hospital ◦Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in TAVR

The common form of Heart Failure in over 60. Diastolic heart failure

Is heart failure part of aging ? Heart failure and its symptoms are never part of normal aging , but with age the incidence of Diastolic heart failure increases There are two types of heart failure – systolic and diastolic. The more common Systolic heart failure has low Ejection Fraction; weak, dilated and flabby heart.

GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS . DR Gia Compagnoni , general surgery , with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery and breast cancer surgery.

Dr. Compagnoni’s practice is focused on both minimally invasive surgery and breast cancer surgery. She focuses on advanced techniques, including robotics, in providing surgical care that emphasizes communication and collaboration. With an emphasis on high-touch, patient-centric care, Dr. Compagnoni understands that successful patient outcomes require a team working closely together to make that happen. “It