Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Community Healthcare - (Page 52)
SPOTLIGHT ON: ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER
The HEART
of the Matter
BY MARY FETSCH
Heart Valve Institute brings advanced level of care to patients
A
diminutive lady walked up to Bradford
Blakeman, M.D., after a recent presentation and pointed to a barely visible scar
on her chest.
“Recognize your signature?” she said with a smile.
“It’s been years, but I thought you’d remember.”
“I do!” said Dr. Blakeman. “That was a long time
ago. How are you feeling?”
The lady was one of more than 100 guests at a
presentation on atrial fibrillation given by Bradford
Blakeman, M.D., FACS, a cardiothoracic surgeon
and medical director of the new Heart Valve Institute
at St. Mary Medical Center. The Institute combines highly advanced technology with one of the
most experienced heart valve surgery teams in the
Midwest. The team members are ready and equipped
to help even the most challenging, high-risk heart
patients live longer more productive lives.
THE CARE YOU NEED,
CLOSE TO HOME
Led by Blakeman and cardiothoracic surgeon
Cris Carlos, M.D., the Heart Valve Institute of
St. Mary Medical Center brings the knowledge and
expertise found at many university settings into
the quality-filled, compassionate environment of
St. Mary Medical Center.
“Patients with heart valve disease no longer have
to leave the area to receive the best treatment available,” says Blakeman. “At the Heart Valve Institute
they can expect that same level of care, but with the
convenience and comfort of a hospital close to home.”
Valve disease affects millions of people each year,
and its causes include birth defects, aging and even
infections. It can be treated in a variety of ways and
there have been great advances in surgical techniques and technology in recent years.
“Today, many cardiac surgeries may be performed
minimally invasively,” says Blakeman. “This offers
patients quicker recoveries and a better quality of life
and longevity than ever before. We are committed to
using a combination of techniques to offer treatment
options that are best for each patient.”
The Heart Valve Institute provides high-quality
treatment for aortic valve replacement; mitral valve
repair and replacement; tricuspid valve repair and
replacement; adult congenital heart defect surgery;
arrhythmia correction; coronary bypass surgery;
and more.
TOP TECHNOLOGY
Cardiothoracic surgeon Bradford Blakeman, M.D., consults
with patient Reginald Ramsey of St. John during a recent office
visit. Blakeman is the director of the Heart Valve Institute at
St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.
52
SPRING 2 013
Using advanced heart treatment technology, including diagnostic evaluations with the latest 3-D TEE
(transesophageal echocardiogram), echocardiogram,
transthoracic echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, cardiac MRI, chest X-ray and stress tests, the
Heart Valve Institute team at St. Mary Medical Center
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Community Healthcare
Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Community Healthcare
Community Message
Community Briefs
Winner’s Circle
No Place Like Home
Sowing the Seeds of Good Health
Sowing the Seeds of Good Health
You’re the Star
Heart-to-Heart
Lighten Up!
Have No Fear
Work It!
Diane Keaton
What Are the Chances?
9 Symptoms Never to Ignore
When Allergies Attack
Virtual Health
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Catherine Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: Community Hospital
SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary Medical Center
Care You Can Count On
Act Fast!
Vim & Vigor - Spring 2013 - Community Healthcare
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2016spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2015winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2015fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2015summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2015spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2014winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2014fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2014summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2014spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2013winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2013fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2013summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2013spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2012winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2012fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2012summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2012spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2011winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2011fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2011summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2011spring-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2010winter-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2010fall-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2010summer-ch
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/mcmurry/vimvigor_2010spring-ch
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com