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Health Matters: Providence St. Joseph Hospital | 11 FUTURE OF SPINE SURGERY, December 8, 5:30–7 p.m., Presented by Bowen Jiang, MD, Neurosurgeon at St. Joseph Hospital Register at (844) 925-0945 or providence. org/SJOevents "And some of the more complex cases involve an advanced level of technology such as a 3D matchup of the patient's anatomy, which makes it easier to place screws for correction." THE FUTURE OF SPINE SURGERY "Spine surgery continues to evolve, says Dr. Deckey. "Both the neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons are committed to collaborating and partnering with various companies to develop new technology." We are involved now in purchasing NuVasive's Pulse technology to image the spine," says Dr. Deckey. "And we are working on developing the next generation of spine technology with the maker of the Pulse instrument that will last for the next 20 to 30 years. "At St. Joseph," Dr. Deckey says, "our high-level fellowship spine program and the neurosurgeons we have attracted provide a strong foundation for the hospital." Is it safe to exercise after heart attack and/or a heart procedure? As an interventional and structural cardiologist, I treat and cure some of the heart's most life-threatening conditions, such as heart attacks, heart failure and valvular heart disease, through minimally invasive heart procedures. However, after the heart attack is treated or the damaged valve is replaced, the healing process is not complete. Exercise training is critical. It restores a person's function and quality of life. For people who have had a heart attack or recent heart surgery, cardiac rehabilitation offers a means for supervised exercise training to allow people to safely recover and regain their strength. When is it safe to exercise after recovering from COVID-19? For COVID-19 survivors, I am frequently asked when it is medically safe to return to exercise or competitive sports. COVID-19 infection can cause significant cardiac injury, with upwards of one in four patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection developing cardiac injury. It is important for all COVID-19 survivors to talk with their doctor about the safest way to return to exercising. What signs or symptoms indicate I should stop working out immediately? It is important to listen to your body. Chest pressure or pain, palpitations, extraordinary shortness of breath, dizziness or a drop in exercise capacity for those already exercising should be seen as warning signs. If a new or seasoned exerciser feels these symptoms, they should stop exercising immediately and seek out medical evaluation before returning to exercise. Know When to Stop Exercising Exercise keeps you healthy, but under some circumstances it can be dangerous. Interventional and structural cardiologist Jeff Tyler, MD, tells you what you need to know. Dr. Jeff Tyler Dr. Bowen Jiang Dr. Jeffrey Deckey Dr. Samuel Bederman