TriStar Summit Medical Center

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Above all else, TriStar Summit Medical Center is committed to the care and improvement of human life. We strive to deliver high quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

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How can I tell what my blood glucose levels are doing between tests?

CGMS stands for continuous glucose monitoring systems. A lot of times, it’s important for doctors to know what their patients' glucose levels are doing between finger stick testing. It...
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How is a heart attack treated?

Approximately 1.2 million Americans will suffer a heart attack this year. However, teams are available at hospitals to treat heart attacks quickly and effectively. If you think you are having a he...
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Is fluctuating blood pressure more dangerous than high blood pressure?

Fluctuating blood pressure and continually high blood pressure are equally dangerous. Both can lead to long term bad outcomes like stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and blindness.
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What are advantages and disadvantages of radial-artery catheterization?

In the past, most doctors performed heart catheterizations through an artery in the groin. However, this procedure has improved because doctors can now go through the radial artery in the wrist. A ...
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At what age does chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) start?

Smoking typically causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is usually diagnosed in people over the age of 65. However, COPD probably starts during your 50s. You hear people talk a...
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How can I decide if I need a specific medical test?

Ask your primary care physician whether you need a specific medical test. Your primary care physician can help you decide on what blood work you need based on your age, gender and medical history.
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How is radiofrequency ablation used to treat varicose veins?

Varicose veins are enlarged cord-like veins that produce a feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the legs. For some people, varicose veins also pose a cosmetic challenge. One new technique for treat...
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On Jan 30

How can I tell if the pain is from my back or a bad hip?

This is very difficult to know, without seeing your physician. Your doctor can do a simple in office exam procedure to see if you exhibit the Figure 4 sign. If you do, your pain comes from the hip....
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What is a fasting lipid profile test?

A fasting lipid profile test is a test to check a person’s cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Fasting is needed to get an accurate triglyceride level.
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Does high blood pressure cause nausea, fainting or dizziness?

It is possible for nausea or dizziness to be a symptom of high blood pressure. High blood pressure can present with a multitude of symptoms, or without symptoms at all, which is how it got the nick...
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Is it okay to drink alcohol when you have a cold?

It is best to limit alcohol intake if you have a cold. It is best to stay hydrated with water when you have a cold; alcohol can cause you to become more dehydrated.
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What do the results of a bone density test mean?

Bone density testing helps determine if a person has osteopenia or osteoporosis. Both osteopenia and osteoporosis put people at greater risk for bone fractures. A normal bone density scan indicates...
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On Jan 30

What position should I sleep in if I have neck and back pain?

There is no one position that will be best for those will back pain. Some people with back problems find that sleeping on their side, curling their knees up towards their belly, is helpful. You did...
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What are the benefits of a breast patient navigator?

Women diagnosed with breast disease are sometimes provided with a breast-health patient navigator. The navigator is a support person for the woman. The breast-health patient navigator can help with...
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How is a stroke treated?

Strokes are the fourth leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. To treat a stroke, doctors can go through the arteries and take the clot out of the brain. Th...
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