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                                    • Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease

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                                      |Date: October 16, 2024
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                                      Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease

                                      Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease

                                      Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) refers to blockages in the arteries, causing a mismatch between oxygen ...

                                      Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) refers to blockages in the arteries, causing a mismatch between oxygen supply and demand. When tissues, especially hardworking ones like muscles, don’t get enough oxy ...

                                      October 16, 2024
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                                    • Deep Dive into Deep Vein Thrombosis

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                                      |Date: July 11, 2023
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                                      Deep Dive into Deep Vein Thrombosis

                                      Deep Dive into Deep Vein Thrombosis

                                      Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in the veins in arms and legs. In this DocTalk vid ...

                                      Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in the veins in arms and legs. In this DocTalk video, Jack McCallum, MD, a vascular and endovascular surgeon at Valley discusses symptoms, risks ...

                                      July 11, 2023
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                                    • How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2023
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                                      How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

                                      How Serious is the Battle of a Bulging Hernia?

                                      This DocTalk was originally published in January 2023. It was reviewed by the clinic in June 2024. In thi ...

                                      This DocTalk was originally published in January 2023. It was reviewed by the clinic in June 2024. In this DocTalk, Wayne Lau, MD with Valley's General & Specialty Surgery Clinic, explains what he ...

                                      January 16, 2023
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                                    • Neurologist Explains Headaches + Latest Options for Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment

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                                      |Date: December 05, 2022
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                                      Neurologist Explains Headaches + Latest Options for Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment

                                      Neurologist Explains Headaches + Latest Options for Diagnosis, Prevention & Treatment

                                      This DocTalk was originally published in December 2022. It was reviewed by the clinic in June 2024. Alexe ...

                                      This DocTalk was originally published in December 2022. It was reviewed by the clinic in June 2024. Alexey Shikuev, MD, a neurologist with Valley's Neuroscience Institute, gives an overview of differe ...

                                      December 05, 2022
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                                    • DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

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                                      |Date: September 19, 2022
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                                      DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

                                      DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a c ...

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a chronic condition?A chronic condition is any health condition that lasts longer than three month ...

                                      September 19, 2022
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