“One night, I remember just waking up and saying, ‘Man, I have this terrible headache and it won’t go away. I think it’s bad enough that we need to go to the hospital,’” said de Affonesca. “And that is the last thing that I remember.” De Affonesca was helicoptered to Savannah, Georgia, for emergency brain […]
Sodium and heart failure nutrition
In this short video, Prisma Health dietitian Lisa Akly, RDN, explains the importance of nutrition and limiting sodium for those with heart failure. “From a nutritional standpoint, salt is salt regardless of its description,” said Akly. While some variations on salt are said to be ‘healthier’ than others, this isn’t really the case. Himalayan pink […]
Recognizing the signs of a silent heart attack
“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 […]
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 […]
What you need to know about heart failure
If your heart were an engine and your body a car, heart failure is a sign that the engine can no longer keep up with the requirements of the car. As a result, people with heart failure begin to develop symptoms such as: Who is most at risk for heart failure? Does it only affect […]