Courtesy ICD support group August 23 of particular
myred said:Next week is already August and we have many exciting live online web chats scheduled. I am sending this email to you as you have participated in a previous web chat and asked to be included in future mailings. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to chat live with Cleveland Clinic physicians in a secure online setting.
New Technology! The Cleveland Clinic online health chat system has started to use Adobe Flash Player to allow more accessibility to the chat. You must have a computer (PC or Mac) with Flash 9 or above installed. Not sure which version of Flash you have installed? Go here to find out. Download the latest version of Flash here or view your system requirements. A broadband (not dial-up) Internet connection is also required.
August Online Health Chats:
(Go to http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat to learn more about these chats)
Chats arranged by date
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors - Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST) - Next week!
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 1 million Americans each year. Dr. Hazen, Section Head of Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation, will provide answers to your questions concerning the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, clinically available laboratory tests available for identifying subjects at risk otherwise not identified by traditional risk factors alone, and prevention practices you can apply to your daily living routine. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Sarcoidosis - Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
Sarcoidosis is a chronic, multi-system disease that has the ability to affect any organ in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands. The disease is a growing issue in the U.S., as 2.4% of African Americans and 1% of all Caucasians will develop the disease during their lifetime. Sarcoidosis is not a discriminatory disease and affects both men and women of all ages and half of all Americans living with the disease experience no noticeable symptoms before diagnosis. Daniel Culver DO, a Staff Physician in the Department of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, will provide answers to your questions concerning the diagnosis and treatment of sarcoidosis. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Snoring? Sniffles? Sinusitis? Ask an Expert - Friday, August 13, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
Is your partner’s snoring keeping you from a peaceful night’s sleep? Wondering why your voice is so hoarse? Is chronic throat pain becoming a bother? Dr. Mariah Salloum, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, is here to help! Get your questions answered about a variety of conditions that affect your ears, nose, and throat such as ear infections, nosebleeds, hearing loss, excessive snoring, throat soreness, nasal polyps, and sinusitis. Please join us in this live web chat and allow Dr. Salloum to identify your condition and recommend the best treatment options. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy - Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST) - rescheduled from last month (due to technical problems)!
Cardiomyopathy is a growing public health issue that ultimately leads to heart failure, causing a quarter million U.S. deaths each year. With 3 million Americans currently suffering from the disease, patients must become better educated on the issue in order to catch it early. Dr. Tang, a cardiologist and Research Director of the Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation Medicine section of Cleveland Clinic, will provide answers to your questions about prevention and treatment, as well as reveal important information about the disease. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
The Psychological Impact of Multiple Sclerosis - Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
Up to half of all people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis also show signs of being depressed, or having psychological problems, at some point during their illness, possibly as a result of the amount of stress MS puts on an individual, and the drugs taken to relieve the symptoms. The signs that someone may be depressed are sadness, loss of energy, feeling worthless/hopeless, loss of interest in activities they previously enjoyed, irritability, increased need to sleep, change in appetite causing weight loss or gain, decreased sex drive, thoughts of suicide and more. Amy Sullivan, Psych. D will be available during our free online chat to answer your questions regarding this topic. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Body Contouring Procedures - Friday, August 20, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
Silvia Rotemberg, M.D. , Plastic Surgeon in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, will talk to you about body contouring procedures. Body contouring can remove excess skin after excessive weight loss. Such procedures as skin-trimming, lifts and liposuction can help clothes fit better and make participating in favorite activities fun again. Selecting from a variety of techniques, doctors choose procedures that meet the individual needs of each patient based on which areas of the body need improvement. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Heart Valve Disease - Monday, August 23, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
There are many types of valve disease. Valve disease can be congenital or may be acquired later in life. Left untreated, heart valve disease can reduce the quality of life and become life-threatening. Cleveland Clinic is one of the largest centers in the country for the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve disease and it is the largest surgical valve practice in the United States. Join us as Brian Griffin MD, a Cleveland Clinic cardiologist, provides answers to your questions about diagnosis and treatment of valve disease during a free online chat. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Weight Debate: Women Losing Weight, Maintaining Loss - Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (EST)
Margaret McKenzie, MD is a staff physician at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Specialized Women’s Health in the Obstetrics and Gynecological She will answer your questions about weight loss, healthy weight for women, and maintaining an optimal weight. Copy and paste into your browser window: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/webchat
Chats are free and occur at 12 noon (EST).
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Sincerely,
Betsy
Betsy Stovsky RN, MSN
Manager, Heart & Vascular Institute Website and
Resource & Information Center
Cleveland Clinic
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