Monthly Archives: July 2011
Heat and Your Heart
With the summer here, we all enjoy spending more time outdoors and enjoying the sunshine. However, it is important to be conscious of the health risks associated with the rising temperatures, particularly the effect the heat can have upon …
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Tags: Central Florida Regional Hospital, Heat and the Heart, Heat stress, Heat Stroke
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Who’s on the STEMI Team?
STEMI (ST segment elevation myocardial infarction) is a deadly type of heart attack characterized by a prolonged period of blockage to the heart. Treatment of STEMI from beginning to end requires help from many members of the medical team, from …
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The Benefits of Physical Therapy
When considering physical therapy, many people immediately think of the recovery treatment you must go through after an injury. However, the overall purpose of physical therapy has a much greater reach than that. The purpose of physical therapy is to …