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Cleveland CliniC MarTin healTh neWs

Cleveland Clinic Martin techniques from inside the patients in the United States in 2011. It has since gone through

Health Uses Advanced Device blood vessel,” says Miller. a series of advancements to improve patient outcomes.
Miller is the first neurosurgeon in Florida to use the newest
“Instead of going home with
To Treat Brain Aneurysms a shaved scalp and large scar, generation of the device. It was approved by the FDA last
many patients go home with year and is designed to reduce the potential development of
An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States, or 1 in a small bandage on their stroke-causing blood clots, making it safer for patients.
50 people, have an unruptured brain aneurysm – a weakening groin or wrist.” Aneurysm Symptoms
of a blood vessel wall that allows it to balloon out. If an Treatment Innovation While most aneurysms are symptomless, some become large
aneurysm ruptures, the bleeding in the brain can cause stroke, One of the newest treatment enough to press on neighboring brain structures. This can cause
coma, brain damage and death. Ruptured brain aneurysms options for aneurysms is a headache, dilated pupils, blurred or double vision, loss of balance,
are fatal in about 50 percent of cases, while the majority of minimally invasive technique and speech problems. Symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include
survivors suffer some permanent neurological deficit. called flow diversion, in which a sudden, debilitating headache along with nausea, vomiting, a
Caring for patients with an unruptured brain aneurysm has blood flow is rerouted to take pressure off the bulging vessel wall. stiff neck, and loss of consciousness. This is a medical emergency
advanced significantly in the past decade, according to Jeffrey “We use a catheter to place a soft, flexible mesh tube and requires an urgent call to 9-1-1.
Miller, M.D., an endovascular neurosurgeon with Cleveland at the base of the aneurysm,” explains Dr. Miller. “This Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is home to a
Clinic Martin Health, largely due to the development of new immediately lessens some of the blood flow, but over time multidisciplinary team specializing in the treatment
medical devices and minimally invasive techniques that provide new cells grow on the stent, sealing off the aneurysm from and management of cerebrovascular disease, including
an alternative to traditional open surgery. circulation and allowing it to shrink naturally.” brain aneurysms. Call (844) 630-4968 or visit
“Today we can treat most aneurysms using catheter-based The original flow diversion device was approved to treat ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/stroke to learn more.

Tip of The Tail

Pet Nutrition
immunocompromised people. The American Veterinary Medical focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
Association (AVMA) strongly discourages feeding raw diets. rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics, and
It is important to involve your veterinarian in choosing the emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center combines
appropriate diet for your pet. Proper nutrition will help ensure exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and
your pet lives a long, healthy life. their owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
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ChariTy neWs
Providing pets with proper nutrition is one of the most
important aspects of pet ownership. With the extensive variety
of commercially available diets, home cooked diets, and raw
diets, the choices can become overwhelming. Your veterinarian Piper’s Landing Giving
can assist you in selecting the best diet for your pet, based on Tree Donations Awarded To
their age and lifestyle, while also considering health conditions
that may affect your pet. SafeSpace
When choosing a commercial diet, it may be best to choose
a company that also develops veterinary therapeutic diets. By Joan Amerling
These companies generally use the same standards of quality The Piper’s Landing Women’s Golf Association
in their over-the-counter diets as they do in their therapeutic (PLWGA) does more than get together for fun on the golf
diets. Their diets are formulated to meet standards established course. Every year since 2009, they have organized a “Giving
by Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), Tree” during the holiday season.
which is an organization which provides recommendations for 2021 was no exception. They set up a tree in the dining
pet food composition to ensure nutritional adequacy. Verify that room area where Piper’s residents would be sure to see it
your pet’s food meets the AAFCO standards. and fill out a tag with whatever amount they’d like to donate
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association Nutrition to a worthy nonprofit in Martin County.
Toolkit developed by the WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee “The Giving Tree gives us a chance to give back to the
provides many useful nutrition resources for choosing your community we all love so dearly,” said Diana McCabe, Leslie Robinson, PLWGA President Diane McCabe, Michelle
pet’s food. This document lists eight concerns you can ask chair of PLWGA’s Executive Committee. “It is difficult to Bragg, Lolly Brooks, Rosemary Burns and SafeSpace CEO
about when comparing pet food manufacturers to help evaluate choose the recipient of the donations,” she added, “as there Dr. Teresa Albizu
their suitability: are so many worthy causes in Martin County. But for me the Photo by SafeSpace
• Employment of a full-time qualified nutritionist important criteria was that the cause helps local women. So
• Diet formulations and the credentials of those who formulate SafeSpace seemed the right choice.” SafeSpace is the only state certified domestic violence
the diets This is the second year that SafeSpace was chosen. On center serving Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties.
• Location of food production and manufacturing Feb. 1, the Executive Committee of PLWGA presented a It not only offers a 24/7 hotline and an emergency shelter;
• Method of substantiating complete and balanced claims check for $2,530 to Dr. Teresa Albizu, CEO of SafeSpace. it also provides services including legal assistance, mental
• Quality control measures Prior to the pandemic, Diana noted, “Several of us were health counseling, financial literacy training, and prevention
• Availability of complete nutrient profile given the opportunity to tour the SafeSpace facility, to learn strategies to help victims of domestic violence become safe
• Calorie content its history and find out about all the work SafeSpace does to and stable members of the community.
• Availability of any product research help victims of domestic violence. I was both touched and For more information, visit www.safespacefl.org or call
If you decide to cook your pet’s food, the diet needs to be impressed by the brave and strong women we met and by (772) 223-2399. Help is available 24/7 by calling the Hotline
formulated with the help of a veterinary nutritionist. A veterinary the work SafeSpace does.” at (772) 288-7023.
nutritionist will ensure that the diet has appropriate ingredients
for a balanced diet. Home cooked diets may be beneficial for pets
with certain health conditions or food allergies. Some owners
elect to feed home cooked diets to healthy pets, as an alternative
to commercial diets. Aligned
Feeding raw food diets should be considered carefully. One of with
the main concerns with raw food diets is bacterial contamination
or exposure to parasites. Salmonella and E. coli are two of the
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