Hospital approved for artery stenting
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that San Juan Regional Medical Center is now an approved site to provide carotid artery stenting.
For the medical center to become certified, the facility had to submit a written affidavit attesting that it had met the minimum standards outlined in the national coverage determination.
Carotid artery stenting is a procedure that can be used to open narrowed carotid arteries. It is also called carotid angioplasty and stenting.
There are two carotid arteries – one on each side of the neck – that supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup, or plaque, can narrow or block these arteries. When one or both of the carotid arteries are narrowed, blood flow to the brain can be compromised. Carotid artery stenting may improve blood flow to the brain and lower the risk of having a stroke.
For more information, visit www.sanjuanregional.com.
Free assessment for thyroid function
Dr. Nancy Utter will offer free thyroid-gland consultations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17 at Durango Natural Medicine, 117 East Animas Road (County Road 250).
The thyroid gland is known as the master gland of metabolism because it controls a person’s ability to make energy. Poor thyroid function can cause fatigue, depression, weight gain, digestive problems and many other health issues.
To reserve a time slot, call 247-0737.
Herald Staff
