{"id":29339,"date":"2018-12-05T17:46:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T17:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staloisius.com\/?page_id=29339"},"modified":"2022-08-09T18:51:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T18:51:25","slug":"specialized-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/services\/specialized-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1537302989524{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1461313099115{margin-top: -13px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34799&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221;][vc_column_text]We understand that you might need special medical attention to be your best person. We offer cardiovascular medicine, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation services. Find more information about each service below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cardiovascular Medicine&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544034303859{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cardiac Rehab &amp; Wellness&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544032117444{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li>Cardiac Rehabilitation is a program that provides progressive exercise under medical supervision to individuals who have experienced a heart attack, heart surgery, coronary angioplasty\/stent, or heart disease. Additionally, Cardiac Rehabilitation includes education about heart disease and how to cope with its psychological impact.<\/li>\n<li>The program is designed to help recondition and improve the heart muscle\u2019s function and to help the cardiac patient return to an active lifestyle.<\/li>\n<li>A cardiac rehab facilitator provides your physician with information about your recovery by monitoring your vital signs, symptoms, exercise, and activity responses.<\/li>\n<li>Family members are encouraged to accompany the patient to the rehab sessions. Patient must have a physician\u2019s order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Stress Tests&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544032135256{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li>Exercise stress tests are available any day of the week with a physician\u2019s order.<\/li>\n<li>Cardiolite stress tests are available every other week by appointment with a physician\u2019s order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Z10 Patch (Heart Activity Monitoring)&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1581619360875{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li>ZIO Patch is a patch is attached to the patient for 24 hours or up to 2-weeks to continuously track their heart activity while they engage in their routine activities. Afterward, the patient can remove the patch themself and send it in the postage paid packaging to the ZIO Patch company to read the results.\u00a0 The test results will be sent to the patients provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Cardiac Nuclear Medicine&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544032421672{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Nuclear medicine uses small amounts of radioactive materials called radiotracers to evaluate the heart for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy. The radiotracers are typically injected into the bloodstream, inhaled or swallowed, travel through the area being examined, and gives off energy in the form of gamma rays. The gamma rays are detected by a special camera and a computer to create images of the inside of your body.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Uses&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h6|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544032484756{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li>Evaluate the heart for coronary artery disease and cardiomyopathy<\/li>\n<li>Determine if the heart has been damaged by chemotherapy or radiotherapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Risks&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h6|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544032496221{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li>If you&#8217;re pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor may recommend another type of exam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text]For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiologyinfo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">radiologyinfo.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;1px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ophthalmology&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544034721460{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Ophthalmology (or cataract surgery) is used to restore a patient\u2019s vision by surgically removing the clouded eye lens, sometimes replacing it with an artificial lens.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Recovery&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h6|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544034244501{margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]The patient typically can return home (with a chauffeur) the same day after the procedure, and after a few days, the patient\u2019s vision will improve. 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