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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...
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Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on healing your physical and emotional health following a heart attack or heart surgery. Through exercises and education, it can also improve the overall quality of life for people with a chronic heart condition like angina or coronary artery disease. With the support of dietitians, counselors and physical therapists, we can offer people a new beat on life. ...
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Memory disorders slow down our ability to think, learn and remember. Although there is no cure for memory disorders like Alzheimer's disease, there are therapies that can manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. ...
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Our neurosurgeons extend hope and healing to people living with nervous system conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy and aneurysms. From spine surgery to operating on the tiny blood vessels that pump blood to the brain (cerebrovascular surgery), our neurosurgeons always have your well-being top of mind. ...
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Occupational and hand therapy can empower people of all ages to gain or rediscover everyday skills. From strength and flexibility training to daily self-care practices, we'll work hand-in-hand with you to accomplish your most meaningful goals. ...
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Anticoagulation medications, also known as blood thinners, decrease the risk of blood clots that could lead to serious health conditions. It’s very important that you and your care team work together to monitor your blood thinners because the correct dosage can protect you from harmful side effects. ...
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Blood disorders, also known as hematologic disorders, affect 1 or more components of blood — plasma, platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells — by preventing blood from behaving as it should. We specialize in diagnosing, treating and developing new therapies for blood disorders like anemia, hemophilia and thrombotic diseases. ...
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Managing your blood pressure is an important part of keeping your body healthy, but did you know that having high blood pressure can injure your kidneys?  ...
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Daily activities can be a challenge for a child with illness, disease or disability and occupational therapy helps find solutions to make those everyday tasks easier. We help your child build, recover and maintain daily skills to help them reach their greatest potential. ...
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Spasticity is a condition that leads to muscle stiffness and tightness. It's usually caused by damage to nerve pathways within the brain or spinal cord that control muscle movement. ...
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Your carotid arteries are 2 main arteries in the neck that are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood to the brain, face and neck. When these arteries narrow due to cholesterol, it's called carotid artery disease. ...
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Interventional radiology uses the power of image-guiding technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound or X-ray to perform minimally invasive procedures. Your doctor may recommend interventional radiology instead of surgery in certain situations. ...
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Rehabilitation medicine is a special kind of care designed to help you recover, improve or strengthen important skills or functions that were impacted by an injury, condition or other ailment. You can trust that our physical medicine and rehabilitation experts will help you heal at your own pace, one goal at a time. ...
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Our team of friendly and highly skilled emergency medicine specialists is always ready to help you start feeling better. Don't wait any longer to get the care you need — visit us today or whenever you need urgent care. ...
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Because your health is more than skin deep, we provide imaging and radiology services to answer important questions about your health that you can’t see with the naked eye. Your care team may use technologies like a CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and nuclear medicine testing to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. ...
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We understand the value of sleep and the impact it can have on your health. That’s why we're excited to offer an implantable therapy called upper airway stimulation (UAS). UAS is designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and help you rediscover your sweetest dreams. ...
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Symptoms and risk factors for heart diseases among women look different from men. That’s why the gender you were assigned at birth plays a role in detecting heart disease. Our experts care for women who are living with heart disease or are at risk for developing it by placing their goals and health history at the heart of each wellness plan. ...
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Your urinary system's main job is filtering toxins, removing waste from your blood and creating urine. When your system isn't working right, you may develop bladder or kidney infections, kidney stones and incontinence. We can help balance your system and get you going again. ...
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We look after your heart and blood vessels and treat all kinds of cardiology conditions, including irregular heartbeat, heart failure and diseases you've had since you were born. ...
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Your kidneys perform many vital functions, including removing waste, filtering blood and removing excess water and electrolytes. When these bean-shaped organs aren't working properly, it can impact your overall health and lead to serious complications. ...