-Hemilaminectomy is where only part of the Lamina and only a portion of the of the Facet Joint is removed to allow more room for the Lumbar Nerve. This nerve is usually compressed due to a progressive degeneration in the spine.
The most common reason to have this procedure is due to severe Sciatica, numbness or [...]
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HÉRNIA DE DISCO
Posted September 3rd, 2009 by admin | 12 CommentsStop Gum & Periodontal Disease, Avoid Gum Surgery, Protect Your Heart, Dr Schwartz - Scottsdale AZ
Posted August 27th, 2009 by admin | 1 Commenthttp://www.healthysmilesdentistry.com
Did you know:
You have more bacteria in your mouth, then there are people on the entire planet! … Over 6 BILLION.
That 4 out of 5 people over 35 have problems with gum disease?
When you kiss someone with gum disease they pass their harmful bacteria on to you?
When you bite off food for a child [...]
What is Atrial Fibrillation?
Posted August 13th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsSigns of atrial fibrillation may not last long, and they can come and go. But people should consult their doctor if they feel their heart racing rapidly or if they experience other symptoms that come on quickly particularly if they are older and have high blood pressure.
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Insidermedicine in 60 - March 13, 2008
Posted July 24th, 2009 by admin | 5 CommentsFrom Basel - A new study shows that antibiotic therapy should not be routinely prescribed for patients with acute rhinosinusitis. An analysis showed that doctors have to offer antibiotic treatment to 15 patients for one patient to be cured. The number needed to treat dropped to 8 if patients had phlegm-like discharge in their throats. [...]
ATHEROTHROMBOSIS-ATEROTROMBOSE
Posted July 24th, 2009 by admin | No Comments-Atherothrombosis is a serious disease that is linked to other severe and often fatal diseases. Nearly 12 million people worldwide die every year of diseases ociated with atherothrombosis. Some of these diseases include stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral arterial disease.
Atherothrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms on fatty deposits in the wall of a blood [...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Posted June 18th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsRonald B. O’Gorman, MD explains treatment for DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
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Blood Vessel Disorders (Part 1)
Posted June 5th, 2009 by admin | 1 CommentBlood clots and other types of blockages in blood vessels in the legs can have serious health consequences. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, our expert discusses the symptoms and latest treatments for deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease, and why both of these conditions can have serious health consequences if they are [...]
A Type of Irregular Heartbeat Can Cause Stroke, Heart Attack
Posted June 5th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsU.S. Vice President Dick Cheney was treated and released Wednesday from a Washington hospital after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Mr. Cheney suffered from the most common type of irregularity, called atrial fibrillation. VOA’s Carol Pearson tells us what this condition is and why it is taken seriously.
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Heart Health and Atrial Fibrillation
Posted May 27th, 2009 by admin | No CommentsAtrial fibrillation, or AF, is a serious heart disorder characterized by an irregular or rapid heartbeat and is one of the most frequent causes of stroke.
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The MiniMaze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
Posted May 10th, 2009 by admin | No Commentshttp://www.alegent.com
The mini-maze procedures are cardiac surgery procedures intended to cure atrial fibrillation (AF), a common disturbance of heart rhythm.
Duration : 0:2:46
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