by UT Erlanger Cardiology Team | Nov 25, 2015 | Ask an Expert, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Q: Is it true that many women have heart attacks without having chest pain? A: Most of us associate chest pain with heart attacks, but recent studies show that women may experience different heart attack symptoms than men. In one study, researchers found 43 percent of...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 20, 2015 | Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well, Urology & Incontinence
Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45. It’s a common condition that’s often brought on by chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections (including HIV/AIDs),...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 17, 2015 | Cancer Issues, Cancer Issues, Erlanger News, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Though it may not be as common as other forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. But at Erlanger, it is no longer thought of as the “death sentence” it used to be. Your pancreas is a small but...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 13, 2015 | Erlanger News, Men's Health, Sexual Health, Stay Well
Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective forms of birth control available, proving successful in more than 99 percent of men who undergo the procedure. “By stopping sperms’ ability to leave the body, vasectomies effectively eliminate the possibility of...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 11, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Stay Well
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger is the first hospital in Tennessee to implant a cardiac stent featuring a bioabsorbable polymer drug which promotes faster arterial healing and fewer complications for those with coronary artery disease. Boston Scientific’s...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 10, 2015 | Breakthrough, Cardiology, Erlanger News, Heart Attack, Heart Health, Men's Cardiology, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Cardiology, Women's Health
Pulsara — an innovative new mobile application for emergency responders — eliminates mounds of paperwork and time-consuming operator calls by connecting Erlanger’s emergency response teams on one simple, easy-to-use platform. Early identification and immediate...
