“Stayin’ Alive,” “Crazy in Love,” “Walk the Line” About 90% of people die if they have a heart attack outside of a hospital, according to the American Heart Association. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple survival chances. Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as…
Heart attacks have a beginning. These signs, sometimes called “pre-heart-attack symptoms,” can appear days or weeks ahead of the actual heart attack. While there are common signs regardless of gender, there may be some unique symptoms that tend to affect women more than men. Early signs and symptoms of a heart attack may occur in…
You are not alone. We offer support when you need it the most. The Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center offers holistic care for patients with memory loss and other memory issues, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This means that in addition to clinical neurological care, we support caregivers and families to help provide the best quality of life possible for…
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What Is an Oncology Massage? Oncology massage has been shown to relieve symptoms for cancer patients — improving mood and decreasing anxiety, depression and pain. Typically, oncology massage involves manipulation of soft tissue using light-touch massage. Patients report that massage helps them take their mind off their cancer journey, taking time that’s just for them. Massages…
Endocrinologists at Norton Community Medical Associates – Endocrinology and Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute practice an integrated approach to diabetes care and management. Kentucky’s rate of diabetes is currently ranked eighth in the country, and by 2050, 5 million people in the U.S. are expected to have Type 1 diabetes. So there is an urgent need…
What Is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? An aneurysm occurs when part of an artery wall weakens, allowing it to balloon out or widen. The cause of an aneurysm is sometimes unknown. Some people are born with them. They also can be hereditary. Aortic disease or an injury also may cause an aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm…
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is a minimally invasive procedure to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). It is used more often now than traditional open surgery for aneurysm repair. The board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeons at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute have years of experience performing the EVAR procedure. To make the repair, Norton Heart…
Norton Cancer Institute is at the forefront of skin cancer treatment research. As investigators on numerous trials, our specialist physicians have unparalleled experience with many innovative treatments once they are approved for broad use. Patients also may be eligible to take part in these experimental skin cancer treatments. Norton Cancer Institute researchers also contribute to…
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma? Soft tissue sarcoma is a cancer that starts in the soft tissue of the body and is most commonly found in the arms, legs, chest or abdomen. The risk of soft tissue sarcoma spreading (metastasis) is higher because these cancers can more easily spread from the arms and legs to…