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Stroke and Brain Injury RehabilitationPeople who have suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury need care both in the short- and long-term. Stroke and brain injury rehabilitation can be included as part of an overall treatment plan to help speed recovery as well as improve your qualit...
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure DevicesSome people with heart disease may be at a higher risk for stroke because they cannot be on blood thinners. Many times, especially in people with atrial fibrillation, stroke occurs because of clots that form in the left atrial appendage (LAA) – a sm...
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NeurorehabilitationRecovering physical, mental and functional strength after a stroke, spine or brain injury, or brain cancer can be a significant challenge. The first few weeks after injury are critically important to recovery. Our expert neurorehabilitation team hel...
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Vascular Disease ScreeningAn estimated 20 million to 30 million Americans are at risk for various vascular diseases, including stroke, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease and aortic aneurysms. These nonheart-related vascular diseases cause as much death and d...
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Vagus Nerve StimulationThe vagus nerve is 1 of 12 pairs of cranial nerves that connect the brain to different parts of the body. You have one vagus nerve on each side of the body, running from the brainstem, through the neck and into the abdomen. It serves as the main com...
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Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that helps circulate blood from the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart) throughout the body. People can need an LVAD if they've had heart failure, have weakened hearts or if they'...
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AmputationAmputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb. Normally only performed to save someone’s life, amputation can be necessary in cases of severe injury, infection, trauma or complications related to an underlying health condition like can...
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Pancreas TransplantThe pancreas is an essential organ that is involved in the digestion of food and regulation of sugar in blood. When a pancreas fails, it causes major disruption to the functioning of the body. A pancreas transplant is a type of surgery in which an u...
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Sleep Apnea SurgeryPeople who struggle with the complex issue of obstructive sleep apnea may sometimes be referred for surgery. Sleep apnea surgery involves correcting or altering the facial structure in order to improve breathing and lessen the symptoms of sleep apne...
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Acute Inpatient RehabilitationPatients who have had a traumatic injury, a debilitating disease or certain types of surgery may need acute inpatient rehabilitation with an intensive, multidisciplinary approach. At The University of Kansas Health System, we offer leading-edge reha...