![]() She was referred to the Clinic’s volunteer Cardiologist and was examined two weeks later. The Medical team counseled her and restarted her on baby aspirin once daily until she could be evaluated by cardiology. She admitted that she was experiencing palpitations. ![]() However, she abruptly suspended medication 6-8 weeks ago. She had a history of Atrial fibrillation for approximately 20 years. The Patient admitted that she used to take the medication Propranolol twice daily for a heart condition although she was unsure of the specific condition. The Clinic’s medical team immediately conducted an Electrocardiogram confirming this irregular heart rhythm, which is a high risk for clots and stroke. Through this unfortunate experience, the Patient learned the value the Light of the World Clinic provides and understands the importance of managing and treating her chronic conditions with her routine follow-ups and medication recommendations.Ī 78-year-old female was diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, with a rate of 122 on her first visit to the Clinic. As a result, she no longer has an abnormal heart rhythm, and her quality of life is significantly improved. ![]() She now understands the importance of adhering to her medical treatment plan and following her medication regimen. Her symptoms are now well controlled on medications, and she has improved her self-care. Fortunately, she had surgery to remove the thyroid and prevent cancer from forming. Based on our collaborative partnership with Holy Cross, we were able to seek the Hospitals’ Charity Care Assistance Program for her to visit a thyroid specialist to biopsy the nodules, which showed early signs of cancer. The Clinic’s medical team met with the Patient, conducted diagnostic testing, provided her with counseling and medications to calm her thyroid, and obtained free imaging that showed multiple nodules that required a biopsy. However, she could not afford to visit a doctor or pay for diagnostic screening or medications to manage her ongoing medical conditions. She knew that some things were affecting her health. She was diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm, and a large goiter in her neck due to uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. The Clinic’s medical professionals provide ongoing medical support, counseling, and medications to help her throughout her weight loss journey.Ī 60-year-old female patient with multiple chronic medical conditions entered the Clinic in June of 2022. The supervised manner in which the Patient has slowly and consistently lost weight will likely help her to maintain a healthy body weight. The Patient recently received approval to take an effective diabetes medication that helps lower her A1c (blood sugar over time) in addition to weight loss, which should greatly aid her efforts. Working closely with doctors, she lost almost sixty pounds in 18 months. ![]() Upon visiting the Clinic, she met with our medical team who provided healthy lifestyle education and behavioral counseling, which included self-care improvements (physical exercise, weight loss, and nutrition management). However, she eventually gained the weight back. In 2013, she underwent gastric sleeve surgery which had initially been successful. She has attempted various blood sugar and weight loss management strategies, yet continued to experience difficulties. A 47-year-old female had struggled with type 2 diabetes as well as obesity most of her life.
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