Archive | May, 2012

Mini Maze for Atrial Fibrillation

Was there ever a time in your life where you felt like your heart literally skipped a beat? Instances like these are called palpitations; they usually occur because an external factor causes the heart to beat more rapidly and feel as though it is fluttering or pounding.  Emotions such as stress, fear, anxiety, or excitement, [...]

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Is My Lower Back Pain Serious?

When your lower back hurts, it isn’t always just a temporary twinge or a sign that it’s time for a good rubdown. Sometimes an evening in the recliner with the remote in your clutches doesn’t do the trick.  That’s when expert care is vital.  It might just be the difference between living life and watching [...]

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St. Mark’s Hospital Celebrates its 140th Anniversary

One hundred forty years ago, St. Mark’s Hospital opened its doors as an answer to the ever-growing need for medical care in the Salt Lake Valley when there was virtually none available. At the time, the population of Salt Lake City was rapidly expanding – with 12,000 residents and growing. Hundreds of workers laboring in [...]

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