Annual physical examinations play an important role in maintaining good health and well-being. Primary care doctors provide annual exams to patients, which may change in frequency depending on the patient’s needs. If you haven’t scheduled your annual exam, now is the time to do so. If you are scheduled for your annual exam, here are several tips on how to make the most out of it. Have A List of Questions Ready Annual physical exams tend to be longer than regular check-ups. This is the time to ... [Read More]
Archives for January 29, 2021
Cardiac Testing for Surgical Clearance
Patients that are recommended surgery need to undergo cardiac testing for surgical clearance. You may be wondering why this is necessary. Surgery is a major undertaking, especially if anesthesia is used during the procedure. The results of cardiac testing can affect the choice of anesthesia and help doctors plan for surgery and make better postoperative recommendations. Cardiac events are a common cause of complications during surgery. Therefore, a risk assessment is an important step in ... [Read More]
Managing Venous Insufficiency While Enjoying the Holidays and Special Occasions
The veins in your legs are responsible for moving the blood back up to your heart. Sometimes, though, the valves in these veins don't work properly and blood moves in the opposite direction. As a result, blood pools in the legs and causes a condition known as venous insufficiency. Here are a few tips to help with venous insufficiency – even during the holidays and special occasions. Wear Compression Stockings as Recommended If your doctor recommends you wear compression stockings during the ... [Read More]