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New Solution for High-Risk Heart Patients

A trusted technology is being put to a new use for heart patients once considered too high-risk for surgery.

Warmer Months are Good for Heart Health

Living in Florida, we have a lot to be thankful for — especially because it’s warm year round. Now, it appears that this warm weather is good for more than just enjoying days at the beach. 

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute and the American Heart Association Transform Kids into All-Star Cooks

Move over, Master Chef Junior. A slew of new kid cooks are in town. But this time, they’re cooking with a purpose.

A World Heart Day Reminder—Heart Health is a Year-Round Commitment

When is the right time to pay attention to heart health? For me, the answer is every day.

Risk Factors for Heart Disease

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because there are no symptoms. The higher your blood pressure, the greater chance you have of heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. An estimated 1 in 4 American adults have high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the amount of force applied by the blood flow against the artery walls every time your heart beats. This pressure helps the blood carry vital oxygen to all the limbs and organs in your body. When your blood pressure is too high, damage occurs. 

Safe Start Swim Lessons

We’re proud to partner with the YMCA of Central Florida to educate parents on water safety for kids. 

Diagnosis & Treatments for Chest Wall Disorders

Your child’s pediatrician will start checking for this condition with a physical exam. They will also consider your child’s personal and family medical history. From there, their doctor may refer your child to a pediatric surgeon for further evaluation. Upon evaluation by the surgical team, your child may also be referred to other specialists including cardiology (heart), pulmonology (lung) and genetics when needed. Throughout this process, any of the specialists or their pediatricians may order one or more of the following tests to diagnose a chest wall disorder:

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital announces advanced total hip and knee replacement certification demonstrating quality and safety

Orlando, FL (July 25, 2019) – On July 25, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital announced the hospital has received the Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission, one of the highest distinctions from the nationally recognized accrediting body. The advanced certification builds on Dr. P. Phillips Hospital’s longstanding approach to delivering quality care and patient safety, and the orthopedic program at the hospital is the first in Orlando to receive the certification.

Manoel Galvao Neto, MD, MsC, FASGE, IFASBMS

Emily Headley, MS, ACSM EP-C