In December 2010 the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued practice guidelines intended to assist healthcare providers in clinical decision making when it comes to heart disease. The most strongly recommended screening is the calculation of a global risk score for heart disease in all asymptomatic adults.
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In the December 14/21, 2010 issue of Circulation the American Heart Association in conjunction with the American College of Cardiology Foundation published their recommendations for screenings in asymptomatic adults. Interestingly, more screenings were taken off the recommended list than added to the list. That being said, routine and systematic screening in asymptomatic adults for peripheral [...]
In an effort to help prevent heart disease, MetroSouth Medical Center (MSMC) is kicking off a February heart awareness campaign encouraging Chicago and south side residents to love their hearts.
The “Know Your Numbers by Heart” 2011 campaign will kick off with a heart-healthy celebration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, in the lobby [...]
Those who can’t afford preventative check ups because of the high cost of health care, or would like the convenience of a heart-focused single-visit exam, can take advantage of an extensive heart and circulation screening offered by MetroSouth Medical Center for $40. The “Healthy Heart & Circulation Exam” is discounted from its original value of [...]
Patti Basta, dietician at MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island discusses a heartburn friendly recipe. The MetroSouth Heartburn Clinic, launched last month, offers patients with stubborn heartburn a comprehensive approach to treatment. Advanced medicines and incisionless surgery, delivered by an expert, multidisciplinary team are among the distinguishing components of the innovative program.
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Dr. Kevin Dolehide, gastroenterologist at the MetroSouth Heartburn Clinic in Blue Island, Illinois offers tips to heartburn sufferers for navigating large meals that often accompany the holidays. Dr. Dolehide is part of the Heartburn Clinic team at MetroSouth Medical Center that offers advanced medicines, incisionless surgery and lifestyle modification suggestions to help keep heartburn [...]
Dr. Kevin Dolehide, gastroenterologist at MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island discusses the signs and treatment options for heartburn caused by acid reflux disease. The MetroSouth Heartburn Clinic, launched last month, is designed to treat patients with stubborn heartburn, and offers advanced medicines, incisionless surgery and an expert, multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses dedicated [...]
More than 100 Southland cardiac patients who have received life-saving care at MetroSouth Medical Center, shared their emotional stories of survival at a holiday party they thought they may never see. All party invitees experienced a cardiac ‘wake-up call’ and were successfully treated by MetroSouth cardiologists and Cardiac Fitness Center rehab specialists. Just before Christmas, the MetroSouth Fitness Center staff celebrated the [...]
