Ischemic heart disease in women can lead to a heart attack, but this risk may go unnoticed. This is because a patient’s diagnostic coronary angiogram shows “clear” arteries. “When diagnosing women for ischemic heart disease, it is important to consider risk factors specific to women — and those that pose a greater risk to women,”…
Borderline hypertension or subclinical hypertension is a substrate for myocardial dysfunction, and patients can go for a long time with hypertension that isn’t clinically recognized, according to a heart failure specialist at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. Additionally, high hypertension effects can be accelerated to a cardiomyopathy. “When we start thinking about the burden of…
Paul A. Tennant, M.D., has joined Norton Cancer Institute as a head and neck surgical oncologist. He treats complex benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. Dr. Tennant sees patients at Norton Cancer Institute – Downtown. Norton Cancer Institute Head & Neck Tumor Program To refer a patient, visit Norton EpicLink and open…
The risks and consequences of hypertension in women differ from those in men and change throughout women’s lifetimes. Overall, hypertension in women is less prevalent than in men until age 60 and becomes more prevalent afterward. This pattern may be the result of longer life expectancy, postmenopausal hypertension and lower response rate to treatment. “Understanding…
George Gad, M.D. Hospital Medicine Uchenna L. Ozor, M.D. Hospital Medicine Taylor D. Burkhardt, APRN Medical Oncology Jacqueline M. Caffrey, APRN Cardiology Erin Semeyn, APRN Medical Oncology
Monitoring multiple sclerosis (MS) for treatment options through regular visits to an MS specialist can postpone relapses and improve quality of life. “MS is a complicated disease that affects each patient differently. By seeing patients regularly, we are able to reduce MS attacks or relapse and speed recovery,” said Geeta A. Ganesh, M.D., MPH, a…
A new regimen of FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) inhibitor gilteritinib and venetoclax was tolerable at standard doses and produced high response rates for advanced, FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in a multicenter Phase 1 study. “The results were encouraging. We saw high rates of marrow response and promising overall survival for this high-risk group…
Referrals to Norton Louisville Arm & Hand typically can be seen by the next day, if necessary, for both simple and complex conditions, including fractures — from the humerus to the fingertip. Some of the most common referrals are for carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, sports injuries and congenital hand anomalies. Patients can be seen on…
The patient A 63-year-old woman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years earlier, after developing stiffness of the right arm and leg while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She then developed tremor of the right thumb, and ultimately was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. After physical therapy did not provide adequate relief, the patient started medical…
Forearm fractures, one of the most common pediatric fractures, can be safely and effectively treated with cast immobilization. Younger children heal faster, so the time in a cast should be limited to four to six weeks, while teens generally take six weeks to heal. “It’s important that pediatric patients see a pediatric orthopedist so they…
The patient A routine ultrasound at 20 weeks’ and four days’ gestation showed cervical insufficiency. A pelvic exam by the patient’s primary obstetrician revealed her cervix was 3 centimeters dilated, with a bulging bag of water beyond her cervix. The patient was admitted to Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, and a referral was sent to…
Many of our patients at Norton Urogynecology Center are middle-aged with female anatomy, who present with symptoms affecting their quality of life. They may have issues related to incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections or painful sex. Fortunately, these conditions can be managed successfully. We see many patients with urinary function issues…