Sarasota Memorial Health Care System was recently recognized as an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence (ACE) by the Anticoagulation Forum.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The aorta is the largest, strongest blood vessel in your body. But sometimes, due to age, genetics or poor cardiovascular health, even it can fail. There are no symptoms of an aortic aneurysm, and complications can be fatal, earning this condition the rather infamous name: “the silent killer.”
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
As the accessibility of genetic testing expands, more people are exploring their own genetic code. And companies like 23andMe even offer tests that claim to identify increased genetic risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. But it is crucial to understand the very real limitations of these direct-to-consumer tests and why it’s important to keep a licensed healthcare provider in the loop.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024