An aneurysm is a bulge or widening in the wall of an artery – the so-called “highways” of the body’s vascular system that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to veins throughout the rest of the body. The body’s largest artery, the aorta, extends off the heart and runs through the chest down to the abdomen. When an aneurysm affects …
Roles of a Vascular Surgeon Vascular surgeons are specialists trained to treat conditions affecting the vascular system. This is the system of veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body. It is also called the circulatory system. While the term “surgeon” is in their name, vascular surgeons do much more than surgery. “I think the term ‘vascular surgeon’ is …
During a stroke, every second counts. That’s why quick access to leading-edge stroke care can be a lifesaver. St Elizabeth Stroke Services is here for your diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation every step of the way. Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms If you or a loved one are experiencing the sudden onset of any of the following symptoms, you know firsthand …
St. Elizabeth Edgewood has been re-certified for two years as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association. This award affirms the high quality provided by the Florence Wormald Heart & Vascular Institute at St. Elizabeth and certifies that we provide the next generation of cardiac care. There are 14 hospitals in the U.S. currently …
A pack-a-day smoker for many years, Teresa Cecil celebrates a monumental milestone: eight years smoke-free. Teresa enrolled in the smoking cessation program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare because, as a smoker, her health insurance increased by $40 per pay period. “I was so angry about the paycheck!” Teresa says. “I went into the class with an attitude. Our instructor had never …
When Kelly Garrett felt a small lump in her breast, the fear she felt was so intense she couldn’t bring herself to talk about it. For more than a year, she worried in silence, feeling the mass steadily grow. “One day, I felt a little lump. Six months later, it was a little bit bigger. After a year, it felt …
Hearing loss is more common than you may think. The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) estimates that 48 million – or 20 percent – of Americans experience some degree of hearing loss, and almost 29 million of those adults would benefit from hearing aids. Hearing Loss We all know someone who struggles with hearing. According to the HLAA, hearing …
EDGEWOOD, KY – St. Elizabeth Healthcare has reached an impressive milestone in its fight against lung cancer: the 20,000th lung cancer screening. Since the low-dose CT lung cancer screening program began in 2013, the program has grown exponentially. “We screened seven patients in 2013 and more than 6,000 patients in 2021,” says Michael Gieske, MD, Director of the St. Elizabeth …
Mary Leonard learned about St. Elizabeth’s lung cancer screening program from a flyer that arrived in the mail. She thought it was a great idea and proactively scheduled her first appointment. Mary just completed her fourth annual lung cancer screening – as St. Elizabeth’s 20,000th lung cancer screen. As a 71-year-old resident of the Florence-Union area, Mary enjoys staying active. …
Vascular surgery describes surgery on the arteries or veins, which are the “highways” of the body’s circulatory system. When a blockage to an artery or vein occurs, patients may need vascular surgery to repair the obstruction and restore normal blood flow to the area. Vascular surgery frequently involves procedures to address blockages in blood vessels that could occur anywhere throughout …
