Your partners for life

Local residents experiencing vein disease need not worry. The team at Cardiovascular Associates of Lake County possesses the necessary credentials, experience and background to provide top-notch, comprehensive care.

“We have a team of invasive cardiologists who are used to treating heart problems and peripheral artery disease,” says Dr. J. Henry Lesmes, a cardiologist in Lake County for 22 years. “Treating veins is a continuation of our skills we’ve developed in residency and throughout our careers.”

The team conducts a thorough medical history and performs ultrasound to rule out other problems, such as osteoarthritis or neuropathy. Conservative treatments like making lifestyle changes or wearing compression stockings are the first line of treatment.

If symptoms persist, the team at Cardiovascular Associates of Lake County can utilize an in-office procedure called radiofrequency ablation. During this non-surgical, outpatient procedure, a thin catheter is carefully inserted into the diseased vein. Then, radiofrequency energy is applied to help seal the vein.

As one of the oldest and most experienced private cardiology practices in Central Florida, at Cardiovascular Associates of Lake County, we are dedicated to bringing innovation in cardiovascular care to our patients. Since 1992, we are your partners for life.

PUMPED FOR PiYO

Many people are trying PiYo, a fun, challenging form of exercise blending Pilates and yoga. PiYo classes emphasize low-intensity, high-impact movements that help participants build strength, gain flexibility, burn calories, tone muscles and improve balance.

Slim Jim

Jimmy Hawthorne was not a happy camper when his doctor wanted to prescribe medicine to treat his blood pressure and blood-sugar levels.

“I was prediabetic, but I don’t like taking medicine,” says Jimmy, a lifelong Lake County resident. “I needed to make a lifestyle change.”

A Work Force

For the 14th consecutive year, Central Florida Health Alliance was selected as one of the “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” by The Orlando Sentinel. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate a core commitment to family and a balance between work and life. A panel of human resources experts selected the winning companies.

“This award helps demonstrate our commitment to creating a workplace environment that enables our team members to realize their full professional potential and, in turn, strengthen their families,” says Amie Richason, vice president of human resources at Central Florida Health Alliance.

Vac-Tron Equipment’s Summer Slim Down competition provided the perfect avenue to achieve his goal. During the 10-week program, Jimmy competed against 15 other employees to see who could lose the most weight. He eliminated potatoes, starches and bread from his diet and faithfully exercised. During the last week of the competition, he bicycled five miles in the morning and five miles in the evening.

He ultimately won the competition by losing 18 pounds, landing him $376 and a plaque.

“Losing weight was important, and being in a competition with my co-workers made it a lot more exciting and easier,” says Jimmy, a product developer in the company’s engineering department. “I saw my doctor after the competition and he said he does not need to see me for another year.” year. ”

Fanning the flames

October is National Fire Prevention Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some tips to keep your home from going up in smoke:

• Never leave food on a stove unattended.

• Keep cooking areas free of flammable objects such as potholders and towels.

• Never leave burning cigarettes unattended.

• Never place portable space heaters near flammable material such as drapery.

• Install smoke alarms on every floor of your home and test them every month to ensure they work properly.

• Devise a family escape plan and practice it routinely.

• Consider installing fire sprinklers into your home.

• Ear evaluation and cleanings

• Treatment of ear infections

• Complete audiology/hearing testing and services

• Independent distributor of hearing aids

• Physical therapy for imbalance

More Than Just A Name!

• Allergy testing and treatments

• Evaluation and treatment of sinus disease and infections

• Minimally invasive Balloon Sinuplasty® and other sinus surgeries

• Surgery for nasal obstruction

• Evaluation/treatment of pediatric and adult tonsillitis as well as Upper Respiratory Infections

• Evaluation of swallowing, hoarseness and vocal cord function

• Voice and Swallow therapy with Speech language pathologist

• Thyroid and Parathyroid conditions

• Surgical and non-surgical facial enhancements/ rejuvenation

• Cosmetic surgery of the ear, eyelid, brow, forehead, face and neck

• Laser resurfacing, Rejuvapen® micro needling, Silkpeel®, etc.

• Botox and fillers

• Skin cancer surgery and repair of MOH’s defects