Dr. Paul Urban: Sudden Cardiac Death is what it says … unless By Dr. Paul Urban Special to the Star-Banner Published: Sunday, May 29, 2016 Nearly two weeks ago I attended a concert at Circle Square Commons at On Top of the World. During the opening number Scott, the bass player, suddenly collapsed. In response...
Comprehensive Patient Care at: Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida Heart disease is not only the leading cause of death in the United States—it’s also one of the main culprits leading to disability. That’s why CVI is treating patients in Ocala with passionate care and cutting-edge technology—so their hearts stay healthy for years to come....
Doctors of the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida The medical team at the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida specializes in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the heart. CVI’s board-certified cardiologists use the latest technological advances available to impact the health, and therefore the lives, of their patients. Accredited by the Accreditation Association...
Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida, LLC, Echocardiography I Laurel Manor receives Echocardiography accreditation by IAC Date: July 2, 2015 Contact: Tamara Sloper (sloper@intersocietal.org) Cardiovascular diseases are the No. I cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels....
Heart Disease Many of us have heard this term before: Heart Disease. But do we really know what it is? I mean, we can put two and two together – it’s a disease of the heart – that’s true enough. But is there more to it than that? Is there more that we should know?...
Understanding Blood Pressure We’ve all heard of it. Maybe we have it ourselves or we know someone who has it. Or maybe you or someone you know is currently battling it; fighting each day to keep it under control: High blood pressure. But how well do you understand it? When your nurse or doctor reads you your...
Varicose Veins So what are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins that have become twisted and enlarged near the surface of the skin. Although they can occur anywhere within the body’s veins, they most commonly occur in the veins in the legs and ankles. Veins have what are known as leaflet valves, or one way valves. The...
Bundle Up! As we make our way to the winter months in beautiful Ocala, FL, we’re constantly reminded of the usual traditions and feelings that accompany the Autumn and Winter seasons. The supermarkets stock up on their pumpkins and turkeys while the department stores begin to display their various holiday decorations and knickknacks, reminding us...
Halloween has passed, but its just the beginning of indulgence. The passing of Halloween ushers in a season of food and family time. With every good feast comes an assortment of sweets and deserts meant to serve as the perfect indulgence after a grand meal. Here are three sweet treats that are a smarter choice...
Cardiology: A Run Down When I was asked to write an article about cardiology, it became strikingly clear to me how little I knew of the subject. I knew that cardiology primarily focused on the heart, but not much more beyond that. This then dominoed into how little I knew of the heart itself. I...
