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The aorta is the most important blood vessel of the body, but over the years, parts of this vessel's wall can become weak and possibly rupture. Dr. George Dimeling explains who is most at risk for an aortic aneurysm.
Hypertensive patients should be screened. Smokers should be screened. If somebody in your family has had aortic disease or had an aneurysm, or your doctors ever told you that you had a murmur or an enlarged aorta.
You should ask your primary care provider to screen you, and then they can refer you over to Saint Joseph’s cardiac surgery for evaluation.
Aortic surgery requires a very refined, experienced surgeon to perform these surgeries. They require very complex ways to keep the patient safe and protected during the surgery and then after the surgery. Saint Joseph does this very well.
For more information, go to CHISaintJosephHealth.org. I'm Adrian Flores.
When a baby is being born, many women want the reassurance that high quality care is available for their baby in case there are unexpected complications. Dr. Khaldon Jundi says that's what's offered at the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East.
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The mitral valve helps prevent blood from moving backwards in the heart. Dr. Robert Salley says the symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and even congestive heart failure.
Read More Additional information about Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Valve Issues | Spirit of Health | CHI Saint Joseph Health
When a patient is ready to leave the hospital, CHI Saint Joseph Health offers a bedside medication delivery service. Pharmacy supervisor Jason Hamrick explains the Meds to Beds Program.
Read More Additional information about Pharmacy Supervisor Describes Benefits of Meds to Beds Program | Spirit of Health | CHI Saint Joseph Health
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