Sacred Heart Press Box

Sacred Heart Hospital’s Senior Service’s program will present a free seminar on surgical treatments for irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation, on Thursday, May 3 from 12 – 1 p.m. in the Rehabilitation Center at Sacred Heart Medical Park in Pace.

The seminar will presented by Dr. William Bailey, a board certified cardiovascular surgeon. The seminar will help attendees understand the signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation and will discuss new treatments available for this common heart disorder.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder affecting more than 2.4 million Americans. Because of abnormal electrical activity, the upper chambers of the heart contract so rapidly and irregularly that it is difficult for the heart to beat effectively. The disease may endanger those with chaotic heart rhythm by triggering blood clots that can move to the brain, causing devastating strokes. About 15-20 percent of strokes occur in people with atrial fibrillation.

Registration is required and seating is limited. To register, call (850) 416-1620 or 1-877-416-1620.

Sacred Heart Medical Park at Pace provides diagnostic, rehabilitation, and outpatient surgery services to the Pace community, as well as family practice, OB/GYN and other specialty physician’s offices. The facility is located on the north side of U.S. 90 in Pace, between Woodbine Road and Chumuckla Highway.

Sacred Heart SENIORSpirit is a free program for persons 55 and older. Benefits include free screenings, seminars, special in-patient benefits such as a free daily guest meal ticket and newspaper delivery, a monthly calendar of events detailing all SENIORSpirit events, and a quarterly newsletter containing health and event information.

For more information, please call (850) 416-7000 or visit www.sacred-heart.org.

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Labels: Atrial Fibrillation, Seminars, Senior Services, Senior Spirit

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