Heart health overhaul
For Mediclinic patient Amos Mautla (63) suffering not one but two heart attacks has led to some positive lifestyle changes – not just for him but also for his family.
‘I survived two heart attacks’
Amos Mautla suffered heart attacks in 2009 and 2014 and was treated at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital both times.
Free health screening at Mediclinic during Heart and Stroke Awareness Month
In support of Heart and Stroke Awareness Month this September, Mediclinic is offering free screenings at their hospitals and encouraging patients to get a little more active.
Your child and rheumatic heart disease
While it’s not often seen in private practice, rheumatic heart disease is one of the most commonly acquired childhood heart diseases around the world, affecting about 325 000 children each year.
Heart health: Why fit people are also at risk
It’s a fallacy that heart disorders or heart attacks only happen to older or overweight people. Young, fit people can die from heart conditions too – and often it’s aggravated by over-training. A Mediclinic expert talks us through the risks.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Hypertension: spot the symptoms
Hypertension is more common today than it’s been… but how do you know if you have it? A Mediclinic doctor talks us through the signs – and treatment – of this silent killer.
9 tips to lower your risk of heart attack or stroke
There are many ways to lower your risk of having what could be a deadly heart attack or stroke. Here are the top nine easy-to-follow tips from experts…
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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At the heart of the matter [infographic]
Is your heart healthy? It beats between 60 and 80 times a minute while you’re resting, while pumping 5,7l of blood around your body.
Three heart health foods (and how to use them)
Are you looking for healthier ways to prepare your food? Jandri Barnard, a dietitian at Mediclinic Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal, identifies three small ingredients that make a huge different to the health of your heart.
Heart attacks in women
Some women experience the symptoms of a heart attack differently than men do so it’s vital to be able to communicate with your doctor effectively about the kind of pain you’re experiencing. Dr Len Steingo, a cardiologist at Mediclinic Morningside, explains what to look for…
Life-changing heart procedure
Dr Gopal gives hope to people living with atrial fibrillation – read about this groundbreaking procedure.
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