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After Diets and GLPs Fail, Woman Drops 60 Pounds with Less-Invasive Endoscopic Procedure
Jayme Salerno was doing everything she could to lose weight: She walked up steps to her fourth-floor New York City home and all around the neighborhood, chose healthy foods and took classes at the gym. The pounds wouldn’t budge, and she began to suffer from a growing array of medical challenges.
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Peripheral Vascular Studies
Orlando Health offers both non-invasive and invasive procedures for the evaluation and treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD includes blockages in almost any artery of the body besides the heart. Blockages can occur in the legs, which result in pain with walking (“claudication”) and in very severe cases, critical limb ischemia (pain at rest and/or non healing ulcers which may require amputation if not treated). Another important area where blockages can occur is in the carotid arteries in the neck, which carry blood to the brain. Untreated blockages in the carotid arteries can lead to a stroke. Both leg and carotid arterial blockages can be assessed in the office with duplex ultrasound -- a safe, non-invasive, painless procedure. In some cases, CT angiography (CTA), an additional non-invasive imaging procedure, can more accurately measure arterial blockages. Just as cardiac catheterization can be used to accurately define blockages in the coronary arteries, peripheral angiography can be used to take pictures of the arteries in the legs as well as the carotid arteries. In many cases, such blockages can be non-surgically cleared through a catheter using a variety of interventional procedures such as atherectomy (plaque removal), balloon angioplasty, and stenting. These procedures often provide a safe and effective alternative to surgical revascularization.
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Electrophysiology Studies
An electrophysiology (EP) study is similar to a cardiac catheterization in that catheters are placed through the blood vessels in your groin into your heart. This specialized study is used to assess the heart’s electrical function under controlled conditions. It is used to diagnose and in, many cases, treat arrhythmias using radiofrequency (RF) ablation. This study can also assess the patient’s need for pacemaker or defibrillator.
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Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute
Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida.
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Minimally Invasive Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery
If you have chronic hip pain, you may be one of the 27 million people in the U.S. affected by osteoarthritis.
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When Is Your Child Ready for a Phone? Pediatrician Tips for Digital Safety
The “digital street” presents just as many safety challenges for children as the physical one. That’s why it’s so important to help your child develop a healthy relationship with technology, starting with the responsible use of their first phone.
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Healthy West Orange Strives to Make Healthy Living Accessible
Finding ways to make healthy living practical and fun is at the heart of Healthy West Orange (HWO), a movement to make west Orange County the healthiest community in the nation.
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Summerport Surgery Center, an affiliate of Orlando Health, earns spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2024 list
Orlando, FL (November 8, 2023) Summerport Surgery Center, an affiliate of Orlando Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2024. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
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Oportunidades de Empleo
Thank you for your interest in Orlando Health Physician Associates career opportunities. As of 12/3/2019, our most up-to-date opportunities can be found at www.orlandohealth.com/careers. We encourage you to review and apply for positions you are interested in. Should you be a fit, you will be contacted by an Orlando Health Recruiter.
