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primary care doctor
Coverage of primary care doctor in the Nexus archive.
Kenneth Ruthperson1Dr. Jefferey Everettperson1Novant Healthorganization1robotic mitral valve repairtopic1Charlotteplace1Columbia, South Carolinaplace1mitral valvetopic1Dr. Rhea Rogersperson1Katherine Ambroseperson1Amy O’Rourkeperson1dementiatopic1Alzheimer’stopic1vascular dementiatopic1Lewy body dementiatopic1frontotemporal dementiatopic1geriatrics doctortopic1neurologisttopic1support groupstopic1
- Robotic heart surgery saves lives in half the time
Kenneth Ruth, a 49-year-old man in Charlotte, underwent robotic mitral valve repair at Novant Health after experiencing fatigue. The procedure, which uses a robot to make small chest incisions, offers faster recovery and half the hospital stay compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
- The steps to take after a dementia diagnosis
The article outlines steps to take after a dementia diagnosis, including seeking clarity on the type of dementia, building a care team with specialists, checking for reversible causes, and planning for community support and financial needs. Experts emphasize the importance of baseline testing, education, and avoiding rushed timelines to focus on learning and support.