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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.
A lot of patients who are having severe congestive heart failure have associated mitral valve problems [and] are told, "The only thing we can do is treat you with medicines."
We can perform a repair or replacement. We are a highly-rated open heart center and we are a very highly-rated structural heart center. We do as many or more valves surgically as any surgical group in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
The patients really can see a very rapid change in their exercise capacity, their ability to sleep, and the need for medications to control some of their symptoms.
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 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.
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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.
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