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      Lifestyles from page 16                           of stroke in up to a third of cases, with 400,000 new diagnoses      Patients also have the option of the traditional open
                                                        of the disease made every year in the United States alone.  surgical procedure for severe carotid artery, called carotid
      Palm Beach Gardens Medical                          stroke, and is a good fit for advancing the cardiac services at   endarterectomy (CEA). CEA removes plaque from inside the
                                                           “TCAR is an important new option in the fight against
                                                                                                           carotid artery to restore normal blood flow to the brain and is
      Center Offering the TCAR                          our hospital,” said Teresa Urquhart, chief executive officer   still considered the standard treatment for low-risk patients.
      Procedure for Carotid Artery                      of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “We performed the   With the addition of the TCAR procedure to Palm Beach
                                                        first open heart surgery in Palm Beach County at our hospital,
                                                                                                           Gardens, patients who are considered to be high risk for CEA,
      Disease                                           and in keeping with our commitment to be on the forefront of   now have another option for treatment that also lowers their
                                                        cardiac care, I believe TCAR is the future of carotid repairs.”
                                                                                                           risk of stroke. For more information about TCAR, call (561)
      Minimally Invasive Procedure Helps Prevent           TCAR is unique in that blood flow is temporarily reversed   622-1411 or go to our website at www.pbgmc.com/vascular.
      Strokes                                           during the procedure so that any small bits of plaque that may                                ©
                                                        break off are diverted away from the brain, preventing a stroke
         Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is offering a   from happening. A stent is then placed inside the artery to   The Singles Scene Column
      procedure to treat carotid artery disease and help prevent future   stabilize the plaque, minimizing the risk of a future stroke.   Women Tell All!
      strokes using a new procedure called TransCarotid Artery      The potential benefits of TCAR include:
      Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR (tee-kahr) is a clinically      • Helps prevent stroke                By Kelly Leary, M.S.,
      proven, minimally invasive and safe approach for high surgical      • Lower complication risk than a traditional carotid   Founder of Revolution
      risk patients who need carotid artery treatment.   endarterectomy                                    Dating
         Carotid artery disease is a form of atherosclerosis, or a      • Minimally invasive                  Happy Mother’s Day to
      buildup of plaque, in the two main arteries in the neck that supply      • Shorter hospital stay     all of our favorite mothers,
      oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If left untreated, carotid artery      • Faster recovery time        grandmothers, and soon-to-
      disease can often lead to stroke; it is estimated to be the source      • Cosmetic - smaller incision   be mothers! As I think about
                                                                                                           all the amazing women that
                                                                                                           I know and admire (in and
                                                                                                           out of our popular dating
                                                                                                           club), I am touched. With
                                                                                                           so many men and women following this column for over
                                                                                                           a decade, I feel compelled to make this month wonderful
                                                                                                           for both genders--thus making it an extra win for us ladies!
                                                                                                           GENTLEMEN, treat the ladies in your life better than
                                                                                                           ever and you will win too! As they say: “If the woman in
                                                                                                           your life is happy, you are happy!” Whether she is your
                                                                                                           mother, wife, first date, girlfriend, or someone you have
                                                                                                           your eye on...treat her EXTRA special this May...in fact
                                                                                                           use these tips every day to make your life and hers even
                                                                                                           better. This is a virtual win-win.
                                                                                                              I’ve interviewed several of my favorite women in the
                                                                                                           club and they have great advice for you. Please enjoy and
                                                                                                           practice these top 10 dating and relationship tips from the
                                                                                                           women clientele of Revolution Dating:
                                                                                                              1. “Many of us ladies just want the little things. For
                                                                                                           example, open the car door for us. Make sure our tires
                                                                                                           have air, gas in the tank, and our car windows are clean.”
                                                                                                           (Ruth, 65-year-old Retired Business Woman)
                                                                                                              2. “It is ALWAYS flattering when you compliment
                                                                                                           us.” (Rebecca, 27-year-old Account Exec)
                                    we are open                                                              useless.” (Sarah, 31-year-old CEO)
                                                                                                             3. “Buy us something very expensive and totally

                                                                                                             4. “Send flowers for Mother’s Day...especially if she is
                  and living life like never before!                                                       YOUR romantic interest and she happens to be a Mom or
                                                                                                           Grandma for example! Also, send flowers to your OWN
                                                                                                           mom  whenever  possible.”  (Kim,  41-year-old  Business
                                                                                                           Owner)
                                                                                                              5. “Be confident and truthful. Take your guard down.
                                                                                                           What do you have to lose? Take a risk.” (Susan, 51-year-
                                                                                                           old Financial Advisor)
                                                                                                              6. “Chivalry is key to all women! Once a man loses
                                                                                                           this ability, he loses everything, including his manhood.”
                                                                                                           (Jennifer, 37-year-old Lawyer)
                                                                                                              7. “Men chase women. It’s biblical...so chase her...
           Spring is about rebirth and renewal. We’ve all faced                                            pursue her...claim the one you want and let her know how
                                                                                                           you feel. If she is interested, she is yours. If she is not,
           many challenges over the last year and we are ready                                             move on. Be the man.” (Yours Truly)
                                                                                                             8.  “Make  sure  your  girl  knows  you  are  into  her,
           to start anew—together with you! Please join us at our                                            especially when you are an item. Send her flowers (even
           Spring Open House Weekend                                                                       if it’s not a holiday). Book a vacation for the two of you.
                                                                                                           Never arrive at her house empty-handed. These signals
                                                                                                           will tell her you are into her! This is key to dating and
                                                                                                           courtship. Don’t hate the players, hate the game! It is
           Thursday, May 13 at 3:00pm                                                                      what it is, gentlemen. Don’t let your ego keep you single.”

           Friday, May 14 at 1:00pm                                                                        (Tina, 55-year-old School Principal)
                                                                                                             9. “Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone else. Sooner

           Saturday, May 15 at 10:00am                                                                     or later, the real you is bound to come out, so aim true. If
                                                                                                           she is a keeper, and your spirits connect, you will know
                                                                                                           it in your heart.” (Vera, 60-year-old Doctor)
           RSVP today at                                                                                     need to accept this fact if they want a beautiful woman
                                                                                                             10. “Chivalry is NOT dead. It’s alive and well, and men
           772-272-9336                                                                                    by their side.” (Katie, 43-year-old Pharmaceutical Rep)
                                                                                                              Gentlemen, if these ten tips are followed in your
                                                                                                           budding courtships or relationships this month, you are
                                                                                                           destined to maintain a happy month for yourself and
                                                                                                           subsequently,  your  special  gal.  Since  many  of  us  are
                                                                                                           Mothers, we deserve it too, so bend over backward (for us)
                                                                                                           and watch the world open up for you! Honor us. Show us
          ASSISTED LIVING | MEMORY CARE                                                                    how you feel and pay attention to our needs. We all have
          5785 SE PINEHURST TRAIL                                                                          needs, from the bedroom to the boardroom, but the needs
          HOBE SOUND, FL 33455                                                                             of the heart are the most precious. If you do not have a
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