New “ pacemaker without leads “ – advanced technology we embrace

The leadless cardiac pacemakers were “developed to mitigate complications by eliminating the need for a subcutaneous pocket and transvenous leads,” wrote the authors of a study published in Heart Rhythm.1 “These devices are small (~1 cm3), entirely self-contained units that are delivered via a transfemoral venous catheter and affixed in the right ventricle” via an active or a

Good Shepherd Hospital Physicians . Dr John Cheregi , weight loss Bariatric Surgery

I want my patients to feel that I’m here at every step of the way. This is a life-changing journey. From the very first conversation about the challenges you face – through surgery and follow-up – we are right by your side. We are committed to helping you reach your goals.” https://advancedbariatrics.com/john-cheregi-md/ Background & Philosophy

Is Shortness of breath part of normal aging?

Shortness of breath (SOB) is a very common symptom among the elderly, mostly women, being caused by many  diseases of the heart , lungs, muscle weakness, anxiety, arthritis. Normal aging process is not a cause of that. It is normal with advanced age to have less energy and less drive, to take longer than before

Blood Clot Prevention, or Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) prevention after orthopedic surgery

Why and Who needs it ? Immobilization after surgery interrupts the venous blood flow and eliminates the calf pumping protective mechanism against clotting Blood clots from the leg veins may travel to the lungs, causing Pulmonary Embolism, (PE) PE caries a high risk of death , if untreated To assess who is at risk for

Broken Heart Syndrome or Takotsubo Disease. Stress , the perfect mimic of a Heart attack

“Broken Heart Syndrome” or Takotsubo Heart Disease, is a temporary acute stress induced Heart failure, which mimics the presentation of a heart attack. It is a fairly common condition seen nowadays in cardiology. As mysterious as it sounds, the symptoms are always taken as a heart attack , and the condition requires extensive cardiology work

Where is the line between cosmetic and medical varicose vein disease ?

There is a difference in approaching and understanding varicose vein disease according to age . Most of younger people approach vein disease with the desire to improve the aesthetic appearance and are surprised to learn that 75% of them already crossed the line of cosmetic to medical disease . Early vein disease symptoms are easily

What do you want to be successful?

I have always thought that achieving success is a matter of personality and attitude , and not only intelligence or meticulous work . There are traits of personality that predict success , that can be seen in preschoolers , no matter what the definition of success is . I define success as happiness , since

Palazzo pants, flamboyant and scandalous; back in style this summer

  Palazzo pants are long women’s trousers, cut with a loose , very wide leg  that flares out from the waist. They were pioneered in 1920’s by fashion icon Coco Channel, and by Katharine Hepburn in the 1930’s, becoming popular in the 60’s and 70’s , when the fashion movement adopted a more relaxed, comfortable