Norton Healthcare is the first hospital system in the Louisville and Southern Indiana region to make the Remote Dielectric Sensing (ReDS) system part of a patient’s care plan. This equipment allows Norton Heart & Vascular Institute providers to collect data on a patient’s congestive heart failure faster. The device is in a vest that allows…
Ferenc P. Nagy, M.D., credits his parents for where he is today — a successful vascular surgeon doing a job he loves. They encouraged him to get the education they didn’t have. His father was a toolmaker for Ford and General Motors. His mother was a hairdresser. They viewed education as a way for their…
As medical director of Norton Heart & Vascular Institute’s Advanced Heart Failure Program, Kelly C. McCants, M.D., says his mission is to serve patients facing difficult health challenges. “I think that’s the greatest gift — to serve. That’s what I try to do,” Dr. McCants said. “I’m at the end of the line. When the…
James P. Donovan, M.D., is a cardiologist with Norton Heart Specialists. Tell me about the first memory, academic or otherwise, that comes to mind when you think about medical school. Growing up, I had always been on summer vacation on my birthday, which is in August. But medical school started early, so I was in…
Goodbye. Adiós. Au revoir. Sayonara. No matter how you say it, this is what all countries may soon be saying to trans fats. The World Health Organization (WHO) is on a mission to globally eliminate industrially produced trans fats from foods by 2023. They released a plan called REPLACE, which provides insight into how governments…
Atrial fibrillation, also called A-fib, is a disease of the heart. It causes an irregular heartbeat, often faster than normal. Between 3 and 6 million people in the U.S. have A-fib. Each year, around 350,000 people are admitted to hospitals for A-fib, and about 500,000 people are diagnosed. “After turning 40, there is a one-in-four…
Rob Rogers, APRN, is an electrophysiology nurse practitioner with the Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Heart Rhythm Center. In his role as a heart specialist, he talks with patients about how to keep their heart healthy. But when he is not wearing a white coat, you may find him wearing a whistle and gym…
A study published in the British Medical Journal earlier this year supports findings that previous studies have shown: Migraine may increase a person’s risk for heart attack, stroke and other forms of heart disease. Previous studies have shown that women, in particular, who get migraine headaches have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke….
What is peripheral artery disease? Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of vascular disease caused by plaque and fatty buildups narrowing the peripheral arteries. The peripheral arteries are the blood vessels in the body outside of the heart and brain. PAD occurs most commonly in the leg arteries but also can affect the peripheral…
If someone near you were having stroke, could you recognize the signs? Do you think a kindergartner could? Five-year-old Colt Wagner may not have known what a stroke looks like, but he knew his mother needed help right away when she collapsed last spring. Kennetta Wagner was home with Colt when she had a stroke…
A massive heart attack called a “widowmaker” that struck filmmaker and actor Kevin Smith can happen quickly and fatally. Taking steps to protect your heart while young, as well as knowing your critical numbers, can be the key to surviving such a devastating blockage. “This type of heart attack refers to a blockage in a…
If someone is having a stroke, the chance of survival when taken to a Comprehensive Stroke Center versus another hospital can be significant. So significant, in fact, that the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) recommend emergency medical services (EMS) go out of their way if necessary to take stroke patients to one…
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