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Question: What does having cancer have to do with my heart?
Answer:As if having the diagnosis of cancer were not enough, the treatments that we use to combat cancer have the potential to have deleterious side effects on the heart.
There can be immediate side effects which are more rare and side effects that can occur up to several years after treatment. All parts of the heart have the potential to be affected including the valves, electrical system, coronary arteries and the actual pumping function of the heart. Your Oncologist is very aware of these potential side effects and sometimes will involve one of our cardiologists to help manage your care. Thankfully, we know that cancer of the heart itself is very rare. AdventHealth has several cardiologists who have a special interest in Cardio-Oncology.
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Question: How is women's heart care different from men's heart care?
Answer:Physicians must recognize gender-based heart differences for tailored treatment due to distinct symptoms and needs in women and men.
Show moreThe medical director of AdventHealth's Women's Heart Care program, Dr. Michelle Dew, has been particularly interested in women's health for many years, receiving a grant from the FDA in 2004/2005 looking at discrepancies between nuclear cardiac stress testing and cardiac catheterization in female patients at the University of Arizona during her cardiology fellowship.
Taking the time to listen to a patient's symptoms can guide recommendations for treatments. Dr. Dew has received a "Best Doctor in Kansas City" recognition for 3 years running.
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Question: Does AdventHealth offer financial assistance?
Answer:Financial assistance may be available to patients receiving non-elective (emergent) hospital services who are not covered by any form of insurance or government program. Visit this page to learn more about our financial assistance.
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Question: What can I expect at my first appointment?
Answer:Your experience will vary depending on the reason for your visit and because diagnosing and recommending treatment for a heart condition is a personalized process. Your first visit will include a detailed cardiac history with a provider experienced in evaluating the subtleties present in many women with cardiovascular disease.
We will review your intake form, perform a physical exam and review any prior cardiac evaluation records.
Afterward, we’ll create a collaborative, personalized treatment plan. This could include further testing, medications, lifestyle changes, procedures or a referral to other specialties.
Continue ReadingWe will review your intake form, followed by a physical exam and a review of any prior cardiac evaluation records.
Afterward, we’ll create a collaborative, personalized treatment plan. This could include further testing, medications, lifestyle changes, procedures or a referral to other specialties.
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Question: What are the warning signs of a heart attack in women?
Answer:The warning signs of a heart attack in women vary and may differ from those commonly associated with men. Here are some possible warning signs specific to women:
Continue Reading- Chest discomfort or pain: can be described as a squeezing, pressure or fullness in the center of the chest that may last for a few minutes or come and go
- Pain in other upper body areas: women may experience discomfort or pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, stomach or abdomen
- Shortness of breath: feeling breathless or having abnormal difficulty breathing, especially with exercise, possibly accompanying chest discomfort
- Fatigue: unusual fatigue or exhaustion, with minimal physical exertion or even at rest
- Nausea or vomiting: some women may experience nausea, indigestion or vomiting as a heart attack symptom
- Sweating: unexplained cold sweats or perspiration unrelated to exertion or ambient temperature
- Lightheadedness or dizziness: feeling lightheaded, dizzy or faint can be a warning sign
It's important to note that symptoms vary, and some women may experience typical, atypical or less pronounced symptoms during a heart attack.
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Question: Having Technical Issues?
Answer:If you are running into issues with your browser, click here for instructions on how to clear your internet cache. If you continue to have issues, please contact Rx Plus Pharmacy via email at [email protected] or via phone at Call1-866-943-4535.
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Question: Prescription Plan Design
Answer:Your prescription plan does include a few requirements to ensure you receive the appropriate prescriptions safely and at the best cost.
More InfoGeneric Medication
A penalty may be applied if your physician chooses for you to receive a brand-name drug when a generic is available. Generic medications should be considered the first-line approach in therapy.
Using Local Pharmacies
You can fill your first 30-day prescription at your local pharmacy. After this time, you must use Rx Plus for refills. Otherwise, your fill will be denied at the local pharmacy.
Controlled Substances
Controlled substances and Schedule II (CII) medications can be filled at the local pharmacy for up to a 90-day supply and are not required to go through Rx Plus Pharmacy.
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Question: What laws protect my health and privacy?
Answer:AdventHealth Rx Plus Pharmacy follows several laws to ensure we safely and confidentially fill your prescription. These include, but are not limited to, the following regulations.
More InfoFaxed Prescriptions
We can only accept faxed prescriptions from your physician’s office with a cover sheet.
We cannot accept faxed prescriptions for certain types of medicine, including narcotics. The original written prescription must be mailed to us.
Valid Dates
Prescriptions are only valid for one year from the date the prescription was written by the physician, even if there are refills remaining.
Prescriptions for narcotics are only valid for six months from the date the prescription was written, even if there are refills remaining.
Returned Medication
Medications cannot be returned to the pharmacy unless the entire package has not been opened.
Generic Medication
In the state of Florida, it is the law that a pharmacy must dispense a generic drug in place of a brand-name drug, whenever one is available. This law is in place to ensure that the customer or health plan is paying for the least expensive option.
If a physician decides that they would prefer that a pharmacy dispense a brand-name drug instead of the available generic one, “medically necessary” must be written on the prescription. The physician cannot write “dispense brand,” “no substitution,” “DAW,” or “dispense as written.” The pharmacy, by law, is still required to dispense the generic drug unless “medically necessary” is included on the prescription.
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Question: Why should I ask for a 90-day prescription?
Answer:A 90-day supply delivers more than convenience. You get significant cost savings with a three-month supply. It’s a win-win for your wallet and peace of mind. Ask your physician to authorize a 90-day supply of your medication.
We transfer only prescriptions that are written to dispense a 30-day or more supply from another pharmacy.
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Question: Can I request a specific manufacturer of medicine?
Answer:We fill prescriptions for AdventHealth employees with generic versions, when possible. You cannot request a specific manufacturer. This process helps keep our costs down for you and the benefits packages we offer to our employees.