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Hospitals that have accreditation from the American College of Cardiology have the tools and protocols in place to immediately care for heart attack patients. The level of accreditation can vary based on the ...
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...o, it's vital to get to the ER as soon as possible. The CDC suggests stroke patients might get diagnosed and treated more quickly if they arrive in an ambulance since care would start en route to the hospital. Types of Strokes There are two main types of stroke. Ischemic strokes are the most common and occur when arteries supplying blood to the brain become blocked. The clot narrows or completely blocks t...
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Picture this: you're watching the latest episode of that popular television drama about a team of young, brilliant doctors working in an urban hospital. In the first scene, you see a character who is out for a morning jog when the star doctor stops, dramatically grab a sweaty arm while gasping for air, hunches over, and then falls to the ground. Ano...
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...n 130 million Americans visit the ER every year, and 30 million of those visits are for children. But what ailments bring so many people in for help? Reasons for Visits According to the 2018 National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, the top ten overall reasons for all visits were: Stomach and abdominal pain Chest pain Fever Cough Shortness of breath Headache Pain, unspecified site Back symptoms Le...
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...ial resources and were more likely to adopt new coping strategies versus drug or alcohol dependence. Gratitude has healing properties. A 2016 study by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital found that patients who suffered acute coronary events benefitted from appreciation. During recovery, gratitude and optimism led to health improvements while also reducing depression and anxiety. Gra...
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Audrey Hepburn once said, "Chocolate was my only love, and it never betrayed me." While we hope you love more than just chocolate, having a good excuse to enjoy it may be what you'...
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...ravidarum resembles morning sickness, but nausea and vomiting are so intense it can lead to weight loss and electrolyte imbalance. Pregnant people with the condition may need to stay overnight in the hospital to receive intravenous fluids. Signs that you may be experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum include: confusion or fainting headaches jaundice low blood pressure nausea that doesn't subside after 12 week...
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...y—and that was before the age of COVID. Vaccinations help keep you safe from conditions such as shingles, the flu and cancer-causing infections like HPV and hepatitis B. Flu vaccinations alone reduce hospital ICU admission risk by 26% and death by 31%. Yet there were 34,157 flu-related deaths in America between 2017 and 2018. Besides, we have more than just the life-threatening aspects of disease to consi...
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...ul reminder that you're not alone. Trust the professionals. Your surgeon, nurses and medical team are your best allies. They will guide you through lifestyle adjustments before, during and after your hospital stay. Follow your physician's orders closely, especially when getting enough rest and making any dietary changes needed to care for your body. Identify healthy ways to deal with your emotions. People...
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You have met with your surgeon, completed the necessary preoperative imaging and even taken care of the paperwork for your hospital stay. However, you still have some tasks to perform before your procedure: Ease your mind. Anxiety is common before surgery, but nervousness shouldn't stand in the way of preparing for a procedure th...
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...ulder replaced feel immediate relief after years of aches and pains. In some cases, surgery can be completed as an outpatient procedure for healthy patients, which means you don't have to stay in the hospital overnight. While joint replacement isn't for everyone, it may be right for you if: You have tried everything else. Supplements, over-the-counter medication, joint injections — you name it, you've tri...
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... out at home while you and your baby rest. Know your village. If it takes a village to raise a child, make sure you know all the resources available to you. Whether it's a lactation consultant at the hospital or a coworker who volunteered to bring food, take advantage of as many helping hands as you can. Plan to power snack. If you're stressed or running low on sleep, a few extra calories in the afternoon...
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...ty of hip replacements include the materials used in the prosthesis, the amount of ongoing wear and tear on the joint and the way the new joint is attached to the bone. The AAOS estimates the average hospital stay for a patient who undergoes minimally invasive hip arthroplasty is about three days less than those who receive a new hip joint in an open procedure. Minimally invasive total hip replacement is ...
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...s year, so you're worried it's the flu. What's the difference between these two common conditions? Signs and Symptoms The CDC reports that from 2019 to 2020, 35 million people were sick, 380,000 were hospitalized and 20,000 died from the flu. Telltale signs of the flu include: A severe fever. You may have a low-grade fever below 100 degrees Fahrenheit when you have a cold. If you have a fever above 101 de...
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...inked to numerous health issues - so make an effort to connect with others. Staying in touch with family and friends, joining a club, enrolling in a class or volunteering your time at a local school, hospital or charitable organization can help fill your time and your heart. See the doctor Keep up with regular check-ups, health screenings and vaccinations if you want to stay healthy as you age. Early dete...
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... baby's first year, you'll notice rapid changes in social and emotional development. Here are some milestones you might notice. Birth to 3 Months: When you first bring your newborn baby home from the hospital, she will cry to communicate hunger, fatigue, pain or a wet diaper, but your baby may also cry when she wants to be held, is overtired or feels overstimulated by her environment. The Center on the So...
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...ssistance on a football field, knowing CPR could still save someone's life. Research shows that 70% of cardiac arrests happen outside medical facilities, and over 90% of victims die before reaching a hospital. However, CPR within the first five minutes of a cardiac arrest can improve the victim's chance of survival as much as threefold. That's because as more time passes, the more likely the person who su...
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... out at home while you and your baby rest. Know your village. If it takes a village to raise a child, make sure you know all the resources available to you. Whether it's a lactation consultant at the hospital or a coworker who volunteered to bring food, take advantage of as many helping hands as you can. Plan to power snack. If you're stressed or running low on sleep, a few extra calories in the afternoon...
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...tch your specific situation. Assemble Your Support Team - Identify a support team that will help you before and after surgery. This could be family or friends. You'll need someone to bring you to the hospital for surgery, to follow-up appointments and to support group meetings. Trying to take care of everything yourself will be difficult. You need people who will be there for you as you recover over the f...
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...ldren too young to be vaccinated and can be deadly for infants. While adults with pertussis typically experience only mild symptoms, statistics show half of all infants infected with pertussis become hospitalized. One in four will develop pneumonia, while one in 100 babies will die from the complications associated with the disease. Infants younger than six months old have the highest fatality rate from p...
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...y of the event or symptoms that brought you to the ER during triage. They will check your heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, breathing and other health indicators. If you are transported to the hospital by emergency medical services due to a life-threatening condition like a heart attack or stroke, they may perform triage on the way to the hospital. Doctors see those who need urgent intervention rig...
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...e, "I can't afford to get sick right now." Unfortunately, December and February are peak flu months. Here's how your family can avoid it. Get vaccinated. According to the CDC, flu vaccination reduces hospital ICU admission risk by 26% and death by 31%. Prevention is crucial for at-risk patients such as children, those over 65 and pregnant people. People six months or older should be vaccinated annually, t...
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