Olympic Fitness: USOC Medical Team
Even athletes in “individual” Olympic sports are, in reality, part of elaborate teams. From coaches and practice partners to doctors and athletic trainers, America’s top athletes are definitely a team: the U.S. Olympic Committee.
READ MORENew Heart Valve, New Lease on Life
Thomas Amabisca was no stranger to heart problems when his doctor noticed a little murmur five or six years go. Back in the 1980s, he was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. He had an extra electrical pathway in his heart that caused his heart to race at times.
READ MORECoronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG): Video
Dr. Thomas Molloy is one of the leading valve surgeons in the U.S. and an expert in robotic-assisted minimally invasive heart surgery. In this video, Dr. Molloy reviews who may need heart bypass surgery and when minimally invasive heart surgery may be the best choice.
READ MOREMinimally Invasive Valve Surgery Allows Patient to Recover Quickly and Stay Active
When Jeff Rawlins’ heartbeat became so irregular he had to visit the emergency room in 2020, he already knew its cause. He had been diagnosed with a bad mitral valve in 1994.
READ MOREIntroducing Ellerey Nelson, RN, BSN, DNP
As a nurse practitioner, Ellerey Nelson enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and their families.
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