Norton Pulmonology Specialists expands services with new providers and facilities
Room to breathe for pulmonary care services After almost a year of planning and construction, hiring, and relocating, Norton Pulmonary Specialists now has expanded pulmonary care capacity on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus. Additional rooms, […]
View moreJanuary 2023 Norton Medical Group new providers
Carl Christie, D.O. Gynecologic Oncology Kevin A. Graham, M.D. Cardiothoracic Surgery Afshan Kashif, M.D. Hospital Medicine Kenneth G. Pugh, M.D. Neurology Li Zhou M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology Jessica Cain, PA-C Neurology William C. Coulter, PA-C Electrophysiology […]
View moreKendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine
Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. As a family nurse practitioner, Kendra cares for children with urological conditions. She enjoys working with pediatric patients and […]
View moreCT-FFR analysis shows patient’s level of cardiac obstruction and location, guiding treatment
The patient In July 2022, a 45-year-old male with a six-year history of chest pain went to the emergency room complaining of chest discomfort and shortness of breath over the previous two weeks. He was [...]
View moreAdvances in hyperlipidemia medications put cholesterol goals in reach for more patients
Diet and exercise many times are not enough to lower the risk of hyperlipidemia (HLD). As we’ve learned over the years, genetics can play the biggest role. Fortunately, we now have treatments we didn’t have […]
View more$15 million gift allows Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute to expand care, support and research
A $15 million gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation will expand and elevate the diabetes care we offer and help ease the burden of living with diabetes for children and adults across […]
View morePelvic health physical therapy can be a first step before urogynecology referral
Pelvic health physical therapy can alleviate pain and improve the strength and function of pelvic floor muscles — enhancing quality of life, hygiene, safety and independence. Sometimes therapy is all that’s needed to address pelvic-health-related […]
View moreNormal cognitive aging or dementia? Know the signs and when to refer
Distinguishing normal aging from early dementia can be difficult, but there are clues that can help. Neurologist Gregory E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D., chief of adult neurology and director of the Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center, [...]
View moreErector spinae plane block and pediatric heart surgery
Using an anesthesia block such as erector spinae plane block in some pediatric cardiac surgeries has allowed us to quicken patient recovery, shorten stays in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) and extubate sooner. By […]
View moreAt the forefront with hybrid approach for complex congenital heart disease in high-risk neonate
Babies born with complex congenital heart disease often can have associated issues such as extreme prematurity, low birth weight, abnormal genes and significant congenital disorders other than the heart. These associated issues can significantly increase […]
View moreAdvanced Heart Failure Referral Guidelines
When symptoms of heart failure begin progressing or patients start decompensating, there is a brief opportunity for referral to an advanced heart failure center. The American Heart Association calls this the “golden window.” Providers should […]
View moreMavacamten, a new treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is changing lives
A new, first-in-its-class treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, mavacamten, has been a game-changer for my patients with obstruction. In April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave breakthrough therapy designation and orphan drug designation for the […]
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