Heart valve disease occurs if one or more of your heart valves doesn't work well.There are several types of heart valve disease.Valvular stenosis and Valvular insufficiency are a couple types of valve disease.Dr. Daniel Sporn, the Chief of Cardiology at Guthrie is here to discuss heart valve disease and what help Guthrie can offer you.

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Heart Valve Disease and the Guthrie Heart Valve Clinic

Head and neck cancers represent a wide range of possible tumor sites including the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses and mouth and salivary glands. The majority of head and neck cancers are considered squamous cell carcinomas, tumors that begin in the cells that form the inner lining of the head and neck.At Guthrie we treat these cancers using a team approach to care and advanced surgical techniques from experienced fellowship-trained surgeons.Dr. Phillip Pellitteri is here to discuss all the latest advancements in head and neck cancer treatment at Guthrie.

Head and Neck Cancer: Guthrie Can Help

Guthrie offers patients with spinal degenerative disease the option of minimally invasive surgery. In comparison to open spine surgery the minimally invasive surgical approach can provide a quicker, safer procedure that requires less recovery time and fewer complications.Guthrie is currently building a new Neurosurgery and Neurology program, led by Dr. Matthew Quigley. Dr. Matthew Quigley is here to discuss the benefits of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery and why Guthrie is leading the way to better outcomes and faster recovery.

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men.Interventional Radiology (also known as IR or Special Procedures) is the section of the department that use imaging equipment to perform procedures ("intervene") that directly treat a disease.Dr. Omar Yumen is here to discuss all the latest radiological advancements  for the treatment of prostate cancer.

New Radiological Techniques To Tackle Prostate Cancer

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. If left untreated, GERD may lead to serious complications.Dietary and lifestyle choices may contribute to GERD. Certain foods and beverages, including fried or fatty foods, coffee, or alcoholic beverages, may trigger reflux.Heartburn, also called acid indigestion, is the most common symptom of GERD and usually feels like a burning chest pain beginning behind the breastbone and moving upward to the neck and throat.Dr. Robert Fanelli, Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy at Guthrie, is here to discuss GERD and how you can find relief from this uncomfortable condition and prevent further erosion of your esophagus. 

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