When your doctor senses something may be wrong, you can expect any number of diagnostic tests. One diagnostic test you may not be familiar with is the nuclear stress test. A nuclear stress test is a type of image-guided diagnostic test that determines the status of your heart and blood flow. Aided by a radioactive dye, a nuclear stress test can measure blood flow while at rest and after exertion. Ultimately, the test will reveal areas for concern regarding blood flow to your heart. A nuclear ... [Read More]
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Diagnostics in Internal Medicine
Identifying what is causing your symptoms or concerns is a crucial component of treatment because, without a proper diagnosis, your doctor would not be able to identify and correctly treat any medical conditions you may have. Internists use a variety of diagnostic tools not only to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases but also to monitor your condition to see how you are responding to treatment. At SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation, we are proud to offer a variety of ... [Read More]
What is a Medical Wellness Check-up?
What’s in a name? When it comes to a Medical Wellness Check-up, the answer is plenty. That’s because with a Medical Wellness Check-up, there is another layer of preventive care to your regularly scheduled annual physical. So what is a Medical Wellness Check-up and who is eligible to have one? Here is what you need to know about this very special benefit and why those who are eligible should take advantage of it. More than a Check-up – a valuable tool Unlike an annual physical which conce ... [Read More]
TRICARE, We Proudly Serve Our Veterans
If you serve now or have served in the military, you probably are quite familiar with TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families. Accessibility to TRICARE is determined by your current DoD status and includes active duty members and their families, as well as qualified Reserve Component members and retirees. What many people who are new to or unfamiliar with the program may not know is that TRICARE benefits can be accepted by civilian p ... [Read More]
Common Neurological Conditions
Neurological disorders are the largest cause of disability worldwide. The nervous system comprises the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), peripheral nervous system (nerves), and autonomic nervous system (involuntary muscles and glands). Neurological conditions that affect these systems can be the result of trauma, infection, inflammation, or autoimmune response. Some of the most common symptoms of a neurological condition are: Changes in a person’s mood Problems in motor s ... [Read More]
