Event Index
There are 4 Events in this Issue.
- Friday, February 21 THE LONG SHADOW | FILM & DISCUSSION
- Saturday, February 29 FEBRUARY DIAPER DRIVE!
- Friday, March 06 RACIAL HEALING CIRCLE - 1
- Sunday, March 15 SOUP FOR THE SOUL
Summary: Atrial Fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm that can cause blood clots, stroke, and other heart complications. There are approximately 2.7 million Americans living with atrial...
Summary: Cardiac Rehabilitation, commonly called cardiac rehab, is a supervised, individualized exercise and education program for those with heart disease. An outpatient service at Good Shepherd...
Summary: What is it?Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles. While often referred to simply as “heart failure,” CHF...
Summary: The CT Calcium Score test uses a CT scan to measure the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. The test measures your “calcium score, which helps your doctor calculate your...
Summary: What is Hypertension?High blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) is when your blood pressure—the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels—is consistently too...
Summary: Reducing Cardiovascular Risk with ExerciseA healthier heart leads to a higher quality of life and a greater life expectancy. Unfortunately, lifestyle habits such as unhealthy eating,...
Summary: On June 27, 2019, Advocate Good Shepherd performed their first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Procedure. This procedure is a non-surgical option for patients with aortic valve disease. The...
Summary: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a build up of plaque in the arteries in your legs. Plaque is made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. Over...
Summary: Transcatheter aortic valve procedure (TAVR) is a minimally invasive valve surgical procedure that replaces the valve in patients with aortic stenosis. Aortic stenosis is a condition in...
Summary: Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional CardiologyAdvocate Heart Institute27750 West Highway 22, Suite 240 Barrington, IL 60010847.381.5800525 Congress...
Summary: Heart CareBOARD CERTIFICATIONSCardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineMEDICAL SCHOOLUniversity of IllinoisRESIDENCYCook County HospitalFELLOWSHIP/INTERNSHIPniversity of IllinoisSOCIETIES...
Summary: Cardiothoracic and VascularBOARD CERTIFICATIONSDiplomat, American Board of SurgeryDiplomat, American Board of Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery, General Vascular SurgeryMEDICAL...
Summary: Cardiothoracic and VascularBOARD CERTIFICATIONSAmerican Board of SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryMEDICAL SCHOOLUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine (1983)RESIDENCYMcGaw...