Varicose vein procedure – Phlebectomy.

Phlebectomy (also known as microphlebectomy, Ambulatory Phlebectomy) is a technique to remove bulging varicose veins Varicose veins are bulging , twisted blue vessels that can be seen and felt under the skin . They are larger than spider veins and associated with symptoms and complications – blood clots, rupture and bleeding, infections . The key

Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia. Blood thinners may prevent cognitive dysfunction

By: Dr. Sunil Kadakia, MD, FACC, FSCAI, CPE and Dr. Irina Staicu, MD, FACC ,RVPI ABVLM Diplomat,   ADVOCATE HEART INSTITUTE AT GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL WHY ATRIAL FIBRILLATION CAN BE A DEADLY DISEASE  Atrial Fibrillation: Greatly increases the risk for stroke Accounts for up to 15% of strokes in persons of all ages, and up to 30%

Sugary drinks are associated with an increase in cardiac and stroke events.

New evidence is showing that : Drinking two or more of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, embolic strokes and early death in women over 50, according to new data The American Heart Association issued an advisory last year , saying that short term use of low-calorie

Women’s day – March 8 Th . Every year

International women’s day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America

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