Dr. Scott Ross is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon and leader in minimally invasive surgical options. Translation: He’s an expert surgeon who can repair your heart using methods that leave you with less scars. Continue reading
Category Archives: Advances in Healthcare
10 Warning Signs of Early Alzheimer’s Disease
We all have memory slips and occasionally misplace our keys, and that tends to happen more often as we get older. This can make it difficult to distinguish between normal age-related changes in memory and cognition and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease Continue reading
A Simple Screening Saved Paula’s Life
Paula knew that, as a smoker, she was at risk for cancer, but didn’t know there was a simple screening that can help detect lung cancer early, when it’s still treatable. Fortunately her primary care doctor did, and recommended she get a CT lung scan. Continue reading
How Heart Surgery Has Evolved
The heart is the beating engine of the body, so when it needs a tune up, it’s not taken lightly. Continue reading
Convergent Offers New Hope to Those with AFib
Sometimes a racing heart is a good thing, like when you’re trying something new or tackling a workout. But in the case of those with atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a serious heartbeat irregularity that affects nearly one in 10 people over age 65—it can be a sign of trouble. Continue reading
Sweet News Regarding Sugar and Cancer
There are many wise health-related reasons to limit your sugar intake. From dental decay to diabetes, sugar is a dietary culprit that has been proven to contribute to our national obesity epidemic and numerous related diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Continue reading
Varicose Veins? When to See a Doctor
Varicose veins may be unattractive, but they are also extremely common, with some 25 million Americans (predominantly women) suffering from the condition, which typically affects veins in the lower leg. In healthy leg veins, valves open and close to assist in the return flow of blood back to the heart, but damaged or diseased valves … Continue reading
