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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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