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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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Posted: Mar 22, 2021

Heart Failure: What You Need to Know

By Heart Failure Nurse Saida Jennell Steiner, RN, BSN

Are you high risk for heart failure or already living with the disease? Learn the symptoms, who's at risk  and self-management solutions in this blog post by Sarasota Memorial Hospital heart failure nurse Saida Jennell Steiner, RN, BSN.

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Posted: Feb 3, 2021

Women’s Heart Attacks & Heart Health ~ Ask An Expert

With Cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? For a closer look at heart disease in women, we talked with Sarasota Memorial staff cardiologist Chippy Ajithan, MD, FACC. Board certified in Internal Medicine and in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Ajithan specializes in non-invasive cardiology and has a passion for women’s heart health. Here, she addresses heart attack symptoms, how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle, and ways to reverse a family history of cardiovascular disease.

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Posted: Jan 12, 2021

Flu & Heart Failure: What’s the Risk?

By Heart Failure Nurse Saida Jennell Steiner, RN, BSN

Did you know that heart disease increases a person’s risk of complications from influenza? Flu complications can range from pneumonia and bronchitis to lung failure, heart attack and even death. It can also worsen some medical conditions, including heart failure. Getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent getting sick with the flu.

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Posted: Sep 15, 2020

Managing Chronic Disease with Mindfulness

Written by SMH Rehab Clinical Social Worker Crystal Brooks, LCSW

If you or a loved one are living with chronic disease, then you know all too well the ups and downs that come with long-term disease management. Patients often ask what they can do to improve their recovery and wellness outcomes, and in every case, my advice is to be mindful. Try these tips to start being more mindful and enjoying better health. 

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