Here are the five truths every woman should know about breast cancer.
3D mammography allows doctors to detect breast cancer early, which can lead to better outcomes for the patient.
Many people have a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD) and they don’t even know it.
Our minds and bodies inevitably change with age. Though reversing the aging process is currently impossible, taking care of your physical health can help slow the process.
Ovarian cancer isn’t a single disease–it’s a group of diseases originating in the ovaries. Ovarian cancer is unique, complex, and often misunderstood. Its symptoms can be vague, making detection challenging.
Dr. Brandon Ingram, Bariatric, General Surgeon, explains what a patient can expect with weight loss surgery.
Establishing a relationship with a pediatrician is one of the best things you can do to keep your child healthy, from birth through the teenage years.
For some patients with atrial fibrillation, the WATCHMAN device can be used to prevent stroke.
Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern, it can also lead to long-term serious health problems. Dr. Brandon Ingram, General and Bariatric Surgeon, explains how.
Diet and exercise are the first steps to reach a healthy weight, if this is not successful, weight loss surgery may be a good option. Dr. Brandon Ingram, Bariatric and General Surgery, explains benefits of the gastric sleeve.
Being overweight has a direct negative effect on your heart health. Dr. Jason Pelton, Interventional Cardiologist, describes symptoms that may indicate there is a heart issue.
High blood pressure can lead to heart attack or stroke. “The heart pumps blood and then relaxes. With every beat when it pumps, the blood pressure goes up and then slightly comes down,” says Sibghat Tul Llah, M.D.
Robotic assisted surgery combines the surgeon’s expertise with the precision of robotic instruments.
Talking about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be as uncomfortable as its symptoms, but ignoring it could be worse. Approximately 20% of the U.S. population, primarily women under 45, experience IBS, which affects the large intestine.
Chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue should never be ignored. Dr. Yuba Acharya, Interventional Cardiologist, explains how to determine the cause of the symptoms.
An enlarged prostate is common and can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms in men, but there are a variety of treatment options including Urolift and Aquablation Therapy. Dr. Nathan Littlejohn, Urologist, explains.
Dr. Nathan Littlejohn, Urologist, explains the symptoms and treatments of benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, which is an enlarged prostate.
A blocked coronary artery is incredibly dangerous. Dr. Yuba Acharya, Interventional Cardiologist, describes the causes and symptoms of a blockage.
Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer can lead to better outcomes. Dr. Anuradha Kunthur, Hematology/Oncology, describes some symptoms that may indicate there is a problem and what to do.
CHI St. Vincent is able to offer Little Rock and the surrounding communities, the most advanced treatments in vascular surgery. Dr. Stephen Meadors, Vascular Surgeon, explains.