When you think of heart disease, do you imagine someone clutching their chest and falling to the ground? While Hollywood heart attacks make for great television, heart disease isn’t always so dramatic in real life. In fact, many early signs of heart conditions can be transitory and hard to pin down. Heart disease is the …
By Shawnette Saddler, M.D., Internal Medicine, Broward Health Physician Group When I was a medical resident and pregnant with my third child, I nearly suffered a stroke while waiting in the emergency room for treatment of high blood pressure. Fortunately, I knew enough about the urgency of my symptoms to speak up and demand the …
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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. A full-service hospital, we treat minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions. Established in 1992, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital combines advanced technology and the expertise …
