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New PAD treatment available at
Sacred Heart Hospital
S
acred Heart Hospital in Pensacola is now offering a
new treatment to re-open arteries in the legs that have
become narrowed or blocked due to peripheral artery
disease (PAD).
Sacred Heart became the first hospital in Northwest Florida
and only the second in Florida to use a new device, a drugcoated balloon catheter, to re-open clogged arteries and
keep them open. “This advance in technology increases the
likelihood that arteries blocked by PAD can be re-opened for
a longer period of time and we can prevent the most serious
complications of PAD,” says Dr. Rohit Amin, a Sacred Heart
specialist in interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular
disease and the first area physician to use the device. The most common symptom of PAD is leg pain when walking,
but the pain also may occur at night or even while resting. If
not treated, PAD can lead to severe blockages, lack of oxygen
to tissues, and painful sores and ulcers on the lower limbs. Left
untreated, the condition can lead to amputation of the toe,
foot and leg.
Treatments for PAD include vascular bypass surgery and
minimally invasive procedures in which a catheter is inserted
into the leg and blood flow is restored. The most common
procedure is angioplasty, where a tiny balloon is inserted
into a narrowed blood vessel and then inflated to push back
plaque and restore blood flow. Another technique is to
implant a tiny metal mesh tube or stent inside the narrowed
artery to prop open the artery. The metal mesh is left in the
artery and, in some cases, the artery can become clogged
again by a buildup of scar tissue around the stent. With the
new drug-coated balloon, the balloon applies the drug
paclitaxel to the artery wall.
“PAD is a painful, progressive disease. This new device is a
significant advance in our efforts to preserve limbs and allow
patients to walk without pain and, in some instances, avoid
having to use stents,” says Dr. Amin.
If you have symptoms of PAD, including painful leg cramping,
numbness or weakness in the legs, or burning or aching in the
toes or feet, see your primary care physician or cardiovascular
specialist.
For more information about the procedure performed
by Dr. Amin, call Sacred Heart Cardiovascular
Specialists, a department of Sacred Heart
Medical Group, at (850) 416-4970.
There are steps you can take
to reduce your risk for PAD.
See tips on page 2.
Reduce Your
Risk for PAD
You can reduce your risk for
Peripheral Artery Disease
(PAD). Following are some
tips from Dr. Rohit Amin, a
Sacred Heart specialist in
interventional cardiology
and peripheral vascular
disease:
Stop smoking. No ifs, ands
or butts. This is the No. 1 risk
factor for PAD and makes
you up to 25 times more
likely to develop the disease.
Take good care of your
diabetes. Type 2 diabetes
makes you up to four times
more likely to develop PAD.
Take care of your high blood
pressure. Get a check-up
at the doctor’s office. If you
have high blood pressure,
please follow your physician’s
recommendations. High
blood pressure can
eventually damage your
artery walls and can lead to
PAD.
Take care of high cholesterol.
The risk of PAD increases 5
to 10% with every 10 mg/dL
increase in total cholesterol
levels. High cholesterol is
caused by a combination
of genetics and unhealthy
lifestyle, but it can be
managed.
Age and ethnicity matters.
If you are 50 or older, you
should get your doctor’s
advice about a good diet,
exercise and daily routine.
African-Americans are at
highest risk for PAD.
Know your own history. If
someone in your family has
had PAD, there’s a greater
risk of it happening to you.
Access your medical
information online
S
acred Heart Health System has partnered with FollowMyHealthTM to bring our
patients the latest in personal health management. You will now have access to your
personal health records online through the FollowMyHealthTM patient portal.
Get started...it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1. You may sign up to use FollowMyHealthTM during an office visit. Staff will verify
your identity (photo ID required) and notify FollowMyHealthTM that you’ve signed up.
2. Within two business days, you will receive an invitation via email to activate your
account.
3. The email invitation will include a link to the FollowMyHealthTM login page. From
this page you can login using an existing Windows LiveID, Google, Facebook, or
Yahoo account. If you do not already have one of these accounts, a link is provided to
create one or you can use the secure FollowMyHealthTM login. You will be required
to enter an INVITATION CODE, which is your four-digit year of birth. Please note: the
invitation code is only active for 90 days.
To login to your medical information, visit www.Sacred-Heart.org/FollowMyHealth.
My soul is
weary with
sorrow;
strengthen me
according to
your word.
– Psalm 119:28
13-Week GriefShare
Support Group
A group for adults who have lost a loved one
and need encouragement and guidance
through the challenges of grief.
Groups are held at:
Sacred Heart Hospital
Palliative Care Department
5151 North 9th Ave, Suite 201
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 416-7705
Starting January 8, 2015 - April 2, 2015
Every Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This group is offered to the community at no charge; however,
donations are accepted to assist with cost. To register or for
more information, please call Kerri Riggs, LCSW, at
(850) 416-7705. You may use valet parking and enter the
Bayou entrance of the hospital.
Healthy Living Seminars
PENSACOL A
Sacred Heart Hospital
Greenhut Auditorium-Pensacola
5151 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, Fla.
Wednesday, January 14 • 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Blood Thinners/Anticoagulation
Therapy – Aspirin and Beyond
Nicole M. Gray, Nurse Practitioner
Director of Cardiac Services
Sacred Heart Cardiac Services
GULF BREEZE
St. Ann Catholic Church
Chapel Conference Room
100 Daniel Dr., Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Thursday, January 22 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Planning for Nursing Home Care:
Qualifying for Medicaid While
Protecting Your Assets
Nicholas R. Medley
Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorney
DESTIN
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 U.S. Hwy. 98 West, Miramar Beach, Fla.
No seminar in January. Save the date for a
February 25 program.
P O R T S T. J O E
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf
Conference Room A/B
3801 E. Hwy. 98, Port St. Joe, Fla.
Watch your newsletter for upcoming
programs!
Save the Date!
16th Annual Senior Spirit Health
and Wellness Day
See back page for event details.
PA C E
Pace Medical Park Rehabilitation Center
3754 Highway 90, Suite 210, Pace, Fla.
Thursday, January 8 • Noon - 1:00 PM
Beyond Illness – Health for the
Whole Person
Michele Caldwell, ARNP
Family Medicine
Sacred Heart Medical Group
Schedule changes and cancellations can occur without prior notice.
Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 to register.
FINANCIAL MATTERS Mainstay Financial Group
Your Medicare Rights and Protections
No matter how you get your Medicare, you have certain guaranteed rights and protections. This
presentation will reveal the rights and protections afforded to you whether you enrolled in Original
Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
P E N SACO L A
Tuesday, January 20
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd Floor Conference Room
1545 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
D E ST I N
Monday, January 19
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
The Family Birth Place
2nd Floor Education Room
7800 U.S. Highway 98 West
Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Seating is limited. Call (850) 416-1620 or (877) 416-1620 • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM to register.
Driver Safety Program
AARP’s Driver Safety Program will
help you learn current rules of the
road, defensive driving techniques
and how to operate your vehicle
more safely in today’s increasingly
challenging driving environment.
Pensacola
Tuesday and Wednesday
January 6-7
8:30 - 11:30 AM
Sacred Heart Cancer Center
3rd floor, 1545 Airport Boulevard
This is a two-day class and you must
attend both days.
To register, call (850) 416-1620,
1-877-416-1620 or (850) 416-6547.
Destin
Friday, February 6
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sacred Heart on the Emerald Coast
Resource Center, Suite 3
7800 US Hwy. 98 W.
To register, call (850) 416-1620 or
1-877-416-1620.
You must register in advance. Cost
is $15 for AARP members and $20
for non-members.
Need a
Specialist?
Sacred Heart offers access to
a wide variety of specialists,
including experts in heart care,
cancer, surgery, orthopedics,
women’s health, endocrinology
and much more. Whether you’re
looking for a specialist or a
primary care physician, just call
Sacred Heart at (850) 416-2337.
EMERGENCY HELP AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
About $1 per day – no equipment purchase necessary, no long-term
contract. Senior Spirit members receive FREE installation!
For more information or to enroll,
please call (888) 996-3343.
Send address changes to:
Sacred Heart Senior Services
5151 N. Ninth Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Join Senior Spirit! today.
Call (850) 416-1620
or toll free
(877) 416-1620.
For updates on events,
please visit our
website at
www.sacred-heart.org/seniorspirit
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Senior Spirit! is published by Sacred Heart
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Issue Date: January 2015.
The articles in this publication should not
be considered specific medical advice.
Please consult your physician for specific
medical advice.
Gulf Coast News
Mark your calendar!
16th Annual Senior Spirit Health
and Wellness Day
Saturday, February 21
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Greenhut Auditorium
Sacred Heart Hospital - Pensacola
Mark your calendar! On Saturday, February
21, Sacred Heart Senior Spirit! is hosting
the 16th Annual Senior Spirit Health and
Wellness Day at the Greenhut Auditorium
on Sacred Heart Hospital’s Pensacola campus. Those 55 and older are invited
to visit Sacred Heart from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for free health screenings,
health information, refreshments and the chance to win lots of door prizes.
For more information, please call (850) 416-1620.
Mall Ball tickets are still available!
Tickets for the 20th Annual Cordova Mall Ball
Presented by Wendy’s are now available for
purchase! The event is on Saturday, January
24 at Cordova Mall and benefits The Children’s
Hospital at Sacred Heart. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Lots of Mardi Gras merriment is planned! Ticketreservation forms can be found on the
Sacred Heart Foundation Web site
or call 850) 416-4660.
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membership card in the hospital
cafeteria to receive a discount on
meals
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ith each hospitalization, patient
will receive a special get well gift
bag and 3 guest meal tickets (per
hospital stay)
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REE monthly seminars: Healthy
Living Seminars and Financial Matters
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Heart online newsletter
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Services − Help at the touch of a
button. Call 888-996-3343.
For more information on your
Senior Spirit benefits, please call
(850) 416-6547.
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• $30 per coupon book
The coupon book includes five screenings
with one coupon for each of the following:
• ANEMIA • BLOOD TYPE
• CARDIAC RISK SCREEN
• DIABETES • PROSTATE CANCER
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