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Living With COPD: Successful Management Means More Than ‘Making Do’
Living With COPD: Successful Management Means More Than ‘Making Do’
Posted: Mar 15, 2022

Living With COPD: Successful Management Means More Than ‘Making Do’

With Pharmacy Resident Maddie Remelius, PharmD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, affects millions of people and their families—and can be potentially life-threatening. But a combination of sensible lifestyle changes and the latest in COPD medication means that those with the condition are living full, happy lives. Learn more.

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Catch Cancer Early: Colonoscopies at 45
Catch Cancer Early: Colonoscopies at 45
Posted: Mar 11, 2022

Catch Cancer Early: Colonoscopies at 45

With Gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD

Medical experts agree: Routine colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45, not age 50 as guidelines previously advised. Sarasota Memorial gastroenterologist Stephen Kucera, MD, explains why and details screening options in this post.

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Falls & Blood Thinners: How to Prevent & How to Respond
Falls & Blood Thinners: How to Prevent & How to Respond
Posted: Mar 8, 2022

Falls & Blood Thinners: How to Prevent & How to Respond

With SMH Geriatrics Program Coordinator Tanya Hofmann, MSN and Nursing Quality Specialist Tricia Morgan, BSN

While blood thinners can be great for maintaining cardiovascular health, they can make a bad fall that much more dangerous. Make sure you know how to help and what to look for.

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An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? | New Recommendations on Managing Cardiovascular Risk with Daily Aspirin
An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? | New Recommendations on Managing Cardiovascular Risk with Daily Aspirin
Posted: Feb 22, 2022

An Aspirin A Day Keeps The Doctor Away? | New Recommendations on Managing Cardiovascular Risk with Daily Aspirin

With Cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD

A daily regimen of low-dose aspirin has long been promoted as a safe and effective way for people over the age of 50 to lower their risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems, but the US Preventive Services Task Force has issued new recommendations

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What to Expect After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
What to Expect After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Posted: Feb 1, 2022

What to Expect After Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

With Cardiopulmonary Rehab Physiologist Meredith Cleveland, BS, CCRP

On average, recovering from minimally invasive cardiac surgery takes 2 to 4 weeks — versus the 6 to 12 weeks’ recovery for an open-heart procedure. But each patient journey is unique. Find out what you can expect after MICS and other minimally invasive heart procedures.

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