Florida Finds

Sunday, March 1, 2015

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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2701 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 415 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 Florida Finds Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting For Bypass Surgery (NAPSA)—If you or someone you care about has heart disease and needs to have open-heart surgery (also known as coronary artery bypass graft [CABG] or bypass surgery) to treat blocked arteries, there’s another important procedure you should know about: endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH), which nearly all (94 percent) U.S. hospitals are now performing, with more than 2 million procedures completed worldwide since 1996. To prepare for bypass surgery, the clinician takes healthy blood vessels from other parts of your body and uses them to bypass the blockage in your heart. There are two main methods: the conventional open vein harvesting (OVH) technique, which requires a long incision along the leg that is often extremely painful and prone to healing complications, and EVH, which is performed via a minimally invasive technique requiring a single, small incision either in the leg or forearm. EVH has increasingly become the standard of care for CABG surgery given the significant clinical and cosmetic benefits without compromising long-term patient outcomes or safety. In fact, studies show that compared to OVH: 1. EVH patients report less leg pain and scarring following the procedure. 2. EVH significantly reduces leg wound complications and infection. 3. EVH reduces the length of stay at the hospital. 4. EVH patients experience lower rates of hospital readmission and outpatient office visits. “EVH is ideal for patients at greater risk for developing leg wound complications, such as patients with diabetes or obese patients,” said Saurabh D. Ashier, PA-C, Surgical Assistant, Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Doctors now offer minimally invasive EVH for bypass surgery patients. Medicine. “Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in this country, which means an increasing proportion of bypass surgery patients are at high risk—so it’s important now more than ever for hospitals, clinicians and their patients to recognize the value of EVH.” EVH technology has continued to evolve to make the procedure easier, faster and more protective of the harvested blood vessel—ultimately contributing to more successful outcomes for the patient and fewer repeat surgeries to treat a new blockage. “Advances in modern technology make it possible to perform EVH in ways that result in reduced pain and less scarring for the patient, while also leading to faster recovery, better clinical outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction,” explained Scot C. Schultz, M.D., McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, S.C. “As EVH becomes standard of care for reducing morbidity and improving patient satisfaction, it’s critical that we continue to train even more clinicians on the proper techniques to minimize vessel injury and protect the harvested graft in order to ensure the patient has the best long-term outcome possible.” Learn more at www.myheartby passsurgery.com. (NAPSA)—When it all becomes a little too much, many say, there’s nothing like the gentle joys of a tranquil and relaxing vacation in a seaside town with “old Florida” charm. Over the years, idyllic Englewood in Sarasota County has remained true to its roots while developing into a resort town. One of the area’s barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico, Manasota Key, features charming communities and four beaches. Manasota Beach’s sand dunes and mangroves attract nature lovers, while Englewood Beach offers grills, picnic tables, pavilions and outdoor sport facilities. Stump Farm-To-Table Quick Pickles (NAPSA)—Here’s a canny idea: home canning and pickling. This tasteful pastime for preserving food at home has soared in popularity, especially as part of the burgeoning Farm-to-Table movement. Now, preserving food can be easier than many people realize, and vinegar is a key ingredient. For example, “refrigerator pickling” (also known as “quick pickles”) takes just four simple ingredients and three easy steps. It’s a fun way to enjoy local or organic vegetables, particularly if you have a small amount of produce to preserve. Enjoy as side dishes for entres, condiments for your special cocktail or for your favorite snack; share them with family and friends at your next picnic or take some along as a delicious hostess gift. Basic Pickling Recipe Lemon Bay Park: A haven for fishermen as well as nature lovers. Pass Beach is excellent for hiking and exploring Florida’s natural flora and fauna. What To See And Do •Fishing in Englewood, originally settled as a grove town to grow lemon trees, offers some of the best whether by boat, kayak, charter or from the shore. There’s even a fishing tourney for families every October as part of the Englewood Beach WaterFest. •Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center has 208 acres of trails and various species of animals. •When you’re not on the water, you can shop along West Dearborn Street in Olde Englewood Village. •The area’s restaurants celebrate “Let’s Eat, Englewood” in the fall with three-course dinners for just $23 and two-course lunches for $12. For further information, go to http://visitsarasota.org. For every pound of vegetable: 1 cup vinegar 1 cup water cup sugar 1 Tablespoon kosher salt For variety, add ingredients such as fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, mustard seed, cumin seed, peppercorns, cloves of garlic, or any other pickling spice. Preparation Select, clean and prepare all vegetables. You can blanch them in boiling water, steam them lightly or roast them beforehand. The key is to start with crunchy vegetables. Pack all the vegetables tightly into containers with airtight lids. You can also combine more than one vegetable in the Homemade pickles can be shared at a potluck supper or given as a clever hostess gift. same jar if you want variety. Just make sure the flavors of the combined vegetables will be compatible because they’ll take on a bit of each other’s flavors. Bring all the brine ingredients to a boil in a small pan and pour the brine over the vegetables. Place lids on the containers, cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. This allows time for the flavors to meld. Refrigerator pickles will keep for about a month. Depending on what produce you’re putting up and how you like it, you can use any kind of vinegar, explain the experts at The Vinegar Institute: white distilled (by far the most popular choice), apple cider, rice, white or red wine. Learn More For further facts and recipes, visit www.versatilevinegar.org.

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