December 5, 2011
This week, Dr. Richard Muller of Buckingham Family Medicine says high blood pressure is What’s Going Around.
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CBS19 Healthwise – Radial Access Cardiology
December 7, 2011
Cardiologists at Martha Jefferson are now approaching the heart from a new direction – the wrist. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, Dr. Josh Fischer describes radial access cardiology, the benefits to patients, and just how you can access the heart by entering the body at the wrist.
CBS19 Healthwise – Martha Jefferson Makes Stroke Honor Roll
November 2, 2011
Martha Jefferson Hospital was recently pllaced on the Target Stroke Honor Roll for the second time by the American Heart Association. For hospitals to be on the list, they must meet high goals when it comes to taking care of patients suffering a stroke. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment, find out how Martha Jefferson is doing, and what the key to success is for the hospital’s staff.
CBS19 Healthwise – LifeNet ‘Goes Live’ at Martha Jefferson Hospital
September 28, 2011
Martha Jefferson recently went live with a new program called LifeNet. Working in partnership with Albemarle County Fire Rescue, the technology allows EMS teams to transmit diagnostic quality electrocardiograms (EKGs) to the Emergency Department so that teams can prepare for the patient’s arrival.
The technology will allow patients to receieve treatments quicker, and likely increase their outcomes of a heart attack.
CBS19′s Stephanie Satchell has more in this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segment.
CBS19 Healthwise – New Alternative to Coumadin
February 2, 2011
For many people, the drug Coumadin is familiar. They may be taking the blood-thinner themself, or know someone who is. While some people don’t mind it, others wish there was an alternative. Now, as CBS19′s Stephanie Satchell shows us, there is more than one option.
CBS19 Healthwise – Treating Varicose Veins
September 1, 2010
Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they can also cause problems with your health. In this week’s Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19 spoke with Dr. Lewis Owens about a new technology being used to make the veins disappear.
CBS19 Healthwise – Deep Venous Thrombosis
August 4, 2010
The United States Surgeon General is calling blood clots a national crisis. In this week’s CBS19 Healthwise segement, Dr. Lewis Owens, vascular surgeon, and Dr. Pradeep Rajagopalan, internventional radiologist, explain why it’s important for patients to educate themselves on potential side effects, including Deep Venous Thrombis (DVT). More than 600,000 people will develop DVT this year, and it can have lasting effects if not properly treated.
Martha Jefferson Hospital Recognized as Advanced Primary Stroke Center
Martha Jefferson's Stroke Team
June 23, 2010
Martha Jefferson Hospital is pleased to announce it has been named an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, a leading healthcare accreditation agency.
CBS19 Healthwise – Stroke: Managing Risk, Recognizing Signs
May 27, 2010
Dr. Alex Grunsfeld discusses stroke, how to manage risk factors and how to recognize if someone is having a stroke.
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Daily Progress – Vital Signs: Know Stroke Warning Signs
May 23, 2010
May is Stroke Awareness Month. When it comes to identifying and treating a stroke, every second counts. Stroke, a type of cardiovascular disease, is the No. 3 cause of death in the United States and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. Its appearance can be sudden and its effects life threatening.
But, by learning to recognize the signs of a stroke, you can help loved ones receive quicker attention and treatment and increase the chances for a healthy outcome.
