“With silent heart attacks, people don’t have those classic symptoms,” said Dr. Salmon. “Symptoms can happen off and on and not be immediately obviously related to a problem with the heart.” Dr. Salmon noted that the following symptoms could be a sign of a heart attack, even without the telltale arm or chest pain: “Men […]
Patient Education
Heart palpitations: When to worry
In this short video, cardiologist Chris Armstrong, MD, spoke about heart palpitations and the signs and symptoms of arrhythmias. He also answered common questions about heart palpitations, including: Dr. Armstrong emphasized the importance of speaking to a doctor about testing your heart if you experience heart palpitations, especially if you’ve had the experience more than […]
What is CAR-T cell therapy?
Suzanne Fanning, DO and Director of Stem Cell Transplant at Prisma Health Cancer Institute, spoke on CAR-T cell therapy and how it is utilized to treat what are referred to as hematological malignancies: Lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. These cancers tend to be diagnosed in older populations, and traditional forms of cancer treatment can be […]
Vaginal birth after Cesarean section (VBAC)
To attempt a VBAC, you must have had a transverse incision in your uterus during your prior C-section, as well as no ongoing medical concerns or complications that would lead to your doctor recommending another C-section for the safety of you and your baby. VBACs do come with several benefits, including: Major concerns for women […]
How to treat low blood sugar
Symptoms include hunger, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, shakiness or trembling, heart palpitations, irritability or even drowsiness or loss of consciousness if the condition isn’t treated quickly. In this short video, Prisma Health walks you through the steps needed to treat low blood sugar in yourself or a loved one. Learn the essential steps you need […]
Town Hall: Kidney disease and what you should know
In this town hall video, Robert Holleman, MD, pediatric nephrologist, Carlos Zayas, MD, transplant nephrologist, and Jaqui Jones, MD, family medicine physician, spoke on kidney disease in children and adults. They answered questions on kidney disease and also overall kidney health, including: While kidney disease can be tricky to discover before it becomes more severe, […]