| Health: Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease kills nearly a half a million women every year.Detecting the disease isn't always easy because the warning signs for women aren't always recognized.Heart Disease, millions of Americans face it, and many don't know they have it until they suffer an attack.Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort. At the onset of Lydia's attack, she had shortness of breath and new to get help. But for many women their symptoms aren't so typical."Their symptom complex is different. It's different than the classic training we all received as medical student," said Cardiologist Matthew DeCaro. Cardiologist Matthew DeCaro at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital says symptoms in women can be different from what men feel.Classic symptoms to look for include;- Chest pain or heavy pressure in your chest- Arm numbness- And shortness of breath.Some of the less recognized symptoms that women often experience;- Indigestion- Nausea- Fatigue- And dizziness."If you're having symptoms that you think are potentially heart related you shouldn't wait at all.
ORLive Presents: A Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for ...
A laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure for obesity will be performed live over the Internet from Tampa General Hospital on March 6, 2007 at 4 PM EST on www.OR-Live.com. The LAP-BAND(R) System procedure involves placing an adjustable band around the connection between the food pipe and stomach to restrict the amount of food an individual can consume at one time. Since it is adjustable, the band can gradually be tightened by the physician during office visits, allowing individuals to use it as a tool to change their eating behaviors and lose weight. The procedure is intended to help patients reach a healthier weight in order to lead more mobile and active lives. Obesity is a chronic disease that affects more than 60 million Americans over the age of 20. It affects every organ system in the body and can cause major illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, acid reflux disease and degenerative joint disease.
Meteorologist’s public pregnancy ends with baby girl
Christy, who enjoyed a very public pregnancy as WSPA's chief meteorologist, had gone to the doctor for a regular prenatal visit Thursday morning. After an ultrasound, it was believed the baby might weigh more than 9 pounds and it was decided that a C-section would be performed that evening. .
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