Tag: heart disease

Health Matters: Shipley Weekly Valve Conference

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on July 12, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

It’s an undertreated disease—and doctors say more patients die from not getting their valvular heart disease taken care of. “It’s important for patients to know that if they have a valvular heart problem, there are fixes for it. It may not be surgery, it may not be trans-catheter, but there are fixes for valvular heart disease,” said Dr. Paul DiGiorgi, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Lee Health. Which is the Shipley Cardiothoracic Center created a valve clinic—bringing to the table surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and medical teams to evaluate each patient’s condition. “We have...

Health Matters: Heart Disease in Women

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on June 28, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

The numbers are alarming. Studies show heart disease is responsible for killing more than 100,000 women each year. “It’s the number one cause of death in women, even more so than breast cancer,” said Dr. Anthony McFarlane, a Lee Health cardiologist. Heart disease is a general term that includes arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, blockages, and coronary artery disease. “A woman can live with heart disease and men too, for many years and not know it because it can be a very slow and progressive disease,” said Dr. McFarlane. Understanding and recognizing the early signs of heart disease...