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- What You Need to Know About Robotic Heart Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingHave you been experiencing heart problems as of late? Perhaps you’ve suffered a heart attack and your doctor has recommended surgery. Perhaps a good friend’s recent heart attack had you rushing to the doctor to make sure you were taking the correct dosage of vitamins and baby aspirin to ensure ...
Views: 651 - What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingAll throughout human history, mankind has speculated about the existence of a supposed sixth sense. Some have suggested that this sixth sense might be a sort of precognition. Others thought it might be something like being able to perceive the thoughts of others. In the film, The Sixth Sense, ...
Views: 768 - Techniques Used for Mitral Valve Repair - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingOne of the many definitions of the word "heart" describes it as "the most essential or vital part of something." That is a figurative usage, of course. An actual heart is a hollow muscular organ that acts as a pump and maintains the flow of blood in the body. Because it is an extremely ...
Views: 837 - Steps Towards a Successful Pain Management Program - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingDealing with chronic pain can be an almost insurmountable frustration in a person’s life. We all know the cliché of the “itch you just can’t scratch.” But chronic pain is much worse than this. It is so much more than an itch. In our daily life pain comes and goes. You stub your toe on the ...
Views: 1043 - How a Heart Valve Is Replaced - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingAlthough it is not made of metal and cannot run without rest, the human body is most assuredly a machine. It is composed of organic cogs and gears, most which perform specific functions and keep the whole thing going. The appendix is the obvious, rare exception. Almost everything in our bodies ...
Views: 795 - Healthy Eating Tips that Can Prevent Heart Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingIt’s a well known fact that the foods people eat can impact the health of their hearts. It is important to limit unhealthy types of fat, salt and cholesterol as well as sugar. But you don’t have to give up flavor in order to maintain a healthy diet. Here are a few healthy eating tips that can ...
Views: 749 - Conditions Treated by Medical Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingThroughout our lives there are all sorts of peaks and valleys we must traverse. From personal issues to troubles at work to simple everyday decisions, human existence is a constant series of ups and downs. One “down” that can be especially stressful is dealing with a medical issue. Sure, ...
Views: 645 - Common Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it kills about 600,000 Americans per annum. But just like cancer, there are many different types of heart disease. Some prevent blood from ...
Views: 882 - Benefits of Outpatient Rehab - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingBeing released from the hospital or skilled nursing facility after an illness or injury is not the completion of treatment in many cases. Complete recovery periods vary depending on the nature of the injury as well as the fitness of the patient. Whether they have suffered from physical or ...
Views: 922 - Benefits of Horticultural Therapy - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Erin HardingHave you or someone you know recently lost function and become disabled? Perhaps because it’s due to a car accident, perhaps you experienced a stroke, perhaps a back injury from falling. There are many ways to become disabled later on in life, even if we are not born that way. Though sad, ...
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