Don’t let your weight drag you down
Don’t let your weight drag you down
If you’re suffering from obesity, weight-loss surgery could change your life. Euracare offers multiple services and procedures to assist with weight loss and improving longevity.
You should consider bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) if you cannot achieve weight loss through a healthy diet, regular exercise, or prescribed medication. Although weight loss surgery is not a quick fix or an easy way out, it is a safe alternative for individuals struggling to achieve sustainable weight loss results.
Different bariatric surgeries are performed depending on the patient’s individual needs. Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are the most common procedures. Bariatric surgery decreases the stomach’s storage capability and reduces food intake making you feel full sooner than usual. Specific bariatric procedures also restrict calorie absorption.
There are endless benefits to bariatric surgery that not only enhance your physical performance and appearance but also improve your emotional well-being:
A weight reduction will result in:
- Increased mobility and better quality of life
- Decreased chance of type 2 diabetes
- Improved cardiovascular health and reduced blood pressure
- Alleviate other medical conditions
- Eliminate obstructive sleep apnea
- Reduce joint pain
All the gain without the pain
If you’re looking for a less invasive method to assist with weight loss, Wellness Centre Nigeria offers electro muscle stimulation therapy (EMS).
Electro muscle stimulation (EMS) stimulates muscle contraction using electrical impulses, strengthening weak muscles, reducing swelling, relieving pain, and assisting wounds throughout the healing process.
With EMS therapy, you can quickly burn 2500 calories per session, which equals 4-6 hours of conventional training.
Other than weight loss, EMS has multiple benefits, which include:
- Reduced pain when performing physical activity
- Muscle contraction to help maintain muscle tone and strength
- Tissue and injury healing
To book an appointment or find out more about our weight loss services, visit https://www.euracarehealth.com/
For any requests or booking information, reach out to us using the following email addresses:
Ghana: internationalpatients@euracare.com.gh
Nigeria: internationalpatients@euracare.com.ng
Nigeria: +234 700 3872 2273
Ghana: +233 500 809 024
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Interventional Cardiology
What is interventional cardiology?
Interventional cardiology uses nonsurgical, catheter-based procedures to treat conditions such as:
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart valve abnormalities
- Clogged or weak blood vessels and restricted arteries
What to expect when visiting an interventional cardiologist:
- A medical history evaluation and physical exam to assess blood pressure, heart health, blood vessel function and lung health
- Imaging and lab tests
- Condition diagnosis and treatment plan
When should you see an interventional cardiologist?
Your primary care physician can address general heart health problems and illnesses like excessive blood pressure and high cholesterol, which raise your risk for heart disease. But you might need to see an interventional cardiologist if you experience a significant heart or blood vessel problem.
Consult an interventional cardiologist as soon as possible if you:
- Have received EKG testing variations that suggest a blockage in your coronary artery
- Had a heart attack and experienced unstable angina or heart valve dysfunction
- Require heart procedures, including angioplasty, cardiac catheterisation, or heart valve repair
Conditions treated by interventional cardiologists:
- Angina – Narrowed arteries from coronary heart disease that cause chest pain
- Heart attack – When blood clots stop the circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the heart
- Heart failure – Your heart isn’t strong enough to pump enough blood throughout your body
- ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) – A severe heart attack that happens when one of your heart arteries is blocked
- Arrhythmia – Abnormal heart rhythm (your heart beats too slow, too fast, or irregularly)
- Myocarditis – Heart inflammation
- Cardiomyopathy – An enlarged or weakened heart muscle
- Congenital heart defects – Heart issues and defects occurring at birth
Dr Tosin Majekodunmi is Euracare Nigeria’s Medical Director, Chief of cardiology, and interventional cardiologist specialising in adult and paediatric congenital and structural heart disease. Dr Tosin was determined to contribute to improving healthcare in his native Nigeria. He served as Tristate Cardiovascular Associates’ Chief of Structural Heart Disease from 2013 until joining Euracare in 2016.
At Euracare, we ensure that you receive world-class medical treatment. Our interventional cardiology team develops your care plan utilising a multidisciplinary approach best suited to your individual needs.
If you’re suffering from a heart condition or are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, book an appointment with our cardiology experts.
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Ghana: internationalpatients@euracare.com.gh
Nigeria: internationalpatients@euracare.com.ng
Nigeria: +234 700 3872 2273
Ghana: +233 500 809 024
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Interventional Radiology
Interventional Radiology: The Future of Minimally Invasive Medical Treatment
Introduction Interventional Radiology (IR) is an advanced medical specialty that uses minimally invasive techniques and advanced medical imaging technology to diagnose and treat various health conditions.
This innovative medical treatment approach offers patients several key benefits, including reduced recovery time, decreased pain and risk, and more cost-efficient procedures.
With technological advancements continuing to drive the growth of interventional radiology, the future looks bright for this exciting and highly impactful medical specialty.
Interventional Radiologists (IR) – What They Do
Euracare is proud to have two of West Africa’s leading experts in IR, Dr. Hammed Ninalowo and Dr. Benjamin Sarkodie, who are at the forefront of providing exceptional care to patients using this specialized treatment method.
Dr Hammed Ninalowo, is a US-trained Vascular and Interventional Radiologist who completed his training at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania and is the first US-trained Physician to offer the full spectrum of interventional Radiology services in Nigeria.
Dr. Benjamin Sarkodie is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons and is Euracare Ghana’s Medical Director and Head of Radiology. Dr. Benjamin was the first Interventional Radiologist in Ghana.
The minimally invasive nature of IR reduces recovery duration, pain, and medical risk to patients who typically require conventional “open surgery.” With continuous technological advancement, the treatments IR can successfully perform are advancing and expanding.
Interventional Radiology is performed by an Interventional Radiologist, who uses medical imaging technology to guide a catheter or other small instruments through the body to the treatment area.
The Interventional Radiologist then performs the procedure while monitoring the real-time images of the treatment area, ensuring maximum precision and accuracy.
Procedures carried out by Interventional Radiologists
Interventional Radiologists perform a number of procedures. These including:
- Blocked Fallopian tubes
- Closed vessels
- Malignant tumors: lungs and liver cancer
- Fibroid embolization
- Non-healing ulcers on diabetic patient’s legs
- Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Stenting
- Thromboly
- Embolization of GI bleeds
- Ablation
- Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt- TIPS
- Image-guided Biopsy
- Venous Access
- Gastrointestinal Interventions
- Hepatobiliary Interventions
- Gynaecologic Intervention
- Genitourinary Interventions
- Arterial and Venous Interventions
- Dialysis Access Intervention
- Musculoskeletal Interventions
- Interventional Oncology
- Pain Management
- Lymphatic Interventions
Equipment used for interventional radiology procedures
Interventional Radiology procedures require advanced medical imaging technology and specialized equipment to ensure accuracy and precision. Some of the kits are:
- X-ray machines
- CT scanners
- MRI machines
- Ultrasound machines
These technologies and equipment allow Interventional Radiologists to perform complex procedures with optimal efficiency and minimal risk to the patient.
Overall Interventional Radiology is a cost-efficient and minimally invasive method of treating various health conditions. With advanced medical imaging technology and specialized equipment, Interventional Radiologists can provide patients with safe and effective treatments that minimize the risks associated with traditional open surgery. If you are suffering from any of the afore-mentioned conditions listed above, visit our website to book an appointment or get in touch with one of our IR specialists.
What can it treat
Interventional Radiology can treat:
- Narrowing/expanding of arteries
- Bleeding (haemorrhage)
- Blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism, PE)
- Dilated veins (varicose veins)
- Non-healing ulcers on diabetic patient’s legs
- Blocked veins
- Tumour therapies
- Uterine fibroids
- Kidney/gall stones
If you’re suffering from any of these diseases or require an expert diagnosis, visit our website to book an appointment or get in touch with one of our IR specialists.
Dr Hammed Ninalowo (Euracare Nigeria): +234 700 3872 2273
Dr Benjamin Dabo Sarkodie (Euracare Ghana): +233 500 809 024
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer: Interventional Radiology is a minimally invasive procedure with a lower risk of complications than traditional surgery. With advanced medical imaging and equipment, IR has become a safe and effective treatment method.
Answer: Interventional Radiology is designed to cause minimal discomfort to the patient. Most IR procedures do not require general anesthesia or local anesthesia, instead mild sedation is used. This makes the procedure less painful and less stressful for the patient.
Answer: The length of an Interventional Radiology procedure depends on the complexity of the procedure. Most IR procedures are completed within a few hours, and the patient can go home the same day. This makes IR a convenient and efficient option for many patients.
National Cancer Survivors Day is June 5th
National Cancer Survivors Day is dedicated to commemorating and honouring those who are living with a history of cancer.
World Parkinson’s Day is April 11th
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological movement disorder. Common symptoms include tremors, slowness of movement, stiff muscles, unsteady walking and balance, and coordination problems. The symptoms vary widely amongst individuals. Although there is no cure for the disease, there is a treatment that improves the quality of life and helps the person living with PD cope with the changes the body undergoes.
The disease usually starts out slowly and worsens over time. If you have Parkinson’s disease, you may shake, have muscle stiffness, and have trouble walking and maintaining your balance and coordination. As the disease worsens, you may have trouble talking, and sleeping, have mental and memory problems, experience behavioural changes, and have other symptoms. None of these changes are part of normal aging.
Who gets Parkinson’s disease?
About 50% more men than women get Parkinson’s disease. It is most commonly seen in persons 60 years of age and older. However, up to 10% of patients are diagnosed before age 50. Although very rare, it can occur in young adults and children.
Is Parkinson’s disease inherited?
Generally, Parkinson’s disease is sporadic, i.e. not inherited. There is some belief that some cases of early-onset Parkinson’s disease – disease starting before age 50 – may be inherited
How is Parkinson’s disease diagnosed?
The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is based on the clinical exam the doctor performs. There is no test for Parkinson’s disease. Your doctor will however run blood tests and a brain MRI to ensure that there is no other explanation for the symptoms you are experiencing.
World Health Day
7 April is World Health Day. It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.
DID YOU KNOW?
*2 billion people don’t have access to safe drinking water.
*829 000n peopledie from the diarrhoeal disease every year caused by polluted water and poor sanitation.
*3.6 billion people around the world don’t have safe toilets.
*9 out of 10 people breathe polluted air.
*Air pollution kills 13 people every minute.
*Tobacco kills 600 million trees and more than 8 million people every year.
*Source:WHO
Your protection first! COVID-19 vaccination campaigns are key!
LADMA and Euracare Advanced Diagnostics & Heart Centre organized a vaccination day at the Euracare facility on 30th March; successfully administrating 55 doses + a complimentary vital sign screening…just to ensure you are in great shape!
World is Celebrating Doctor’s Day today.
We would like to take the opportunity and express our sincere gratitude for all the hard work, long hours, exceptional skills, compassion, and dedication you have put into this profession every day.
Thank You!
CFAO OSEIKROM Open House
On the occasion of the CFAO Oseikrom Kumasi Open House on 25th March, Euracare Advanced Diagnostics & Heart Centre proudly partnered with its motors subsidiary whilst conducting over 150 free Health screenings and consultations.
World Sleep Day
World Sleep Day is an annual event, intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, and social aspects.
Not getting enough quality sleep contributes, in the short term, to problems with learning and processing information, and it can have a harmful effect on long-term health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is incredibly common amongst adults, with the vast majority of people reporting insomnia, restless or interrupted sleep.
Lack of sleep may be a result of numerous factors, including stress, anxiety, medical conditions, and personal habits.
Dr Yao Mfodwo is Euracare’s consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist.
Dr Mfodwo has more than 24 years of work experience in clinical practice and management in general medicine, sleep medicine, and psychiatry.
Specialties:
- Sleep studies
- Managing sleep disorders
- Mental health management
- Drug rehabilitation
- Alcohol rehabilitation
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