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Innovative Care For Structural Heart Disease

At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

The human heart is a marvel of engineering, with its four diversity empowers individuals to make informed decisions that each patient receives a customized care plan tailored
valves playing a crucial role in guiding blood flow through based on their specific diagnosis, fostering a sense of control to their unique needs.
the intricate chambers of the heart and throughout the body. and involvement in their own healthcare journey. Efficiency in healthcare is crucial, especially when dealing
When issues arise with these valves, it can lead to structural Here are transcatheter treatment options offered at Palm with conditions as intricate as structural heart disease. Palm
heart disease, a condition that, if left untreated, may result in Beach Gardens Medical Center: Beach Gardens Medical Center strikes a balance between
severe complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, • TAVR – minimally invasive, advanced treatment for expeditious care and comprehensive treatment. By leveraging
or even death. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center stands at severe aortic stenosis the expertise of a multidisciplinary team, patients can navigate
the forefront of providing advanced care for structural heart • WATCHMAN – implant device to reduce stroke risk their care journey with minimal disruptions to their daily lives.
disease, offering a comprehensive approach that combines • PVL Closure – plug leaks around prosthetic heart valve Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s commitment to
cutting-edge technology and personalized treatment options. • Mitraclip – treats mitral regurgitation (MR) providing state-of-the-art care for structural heart disease is
The Structural Heart Program at Palm Beach Gardens • ASD/PFO Closure – repairs hole in septum of the heart evident in its Structural Heart Program. From the efficiency of
Medical Center is a testament to the institution’s commitment • Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device – helps the Structural Heart/Valve Clinic to the personalized treatment
to staying at the forefront of medical advancements. The ventricles in heart pump blood plans crafted by a collaborative medical team, patients can find
program integrates interventional technology with the latest One of the hallmarks of Palm Beach Gardens Medical solace in knowing that their health is in capable hands. As the
innovations in structural heart procedures, offering patients Center’s approach to structural heart disease is the emphasis medical landscape continues to evolve, Palm Beach Gardens
a diverse array of minimally-invasive treatment options. This on personalized care. Upon entering the Structural Heart/ Medical Center remains dedicated to ensuring that individuals
Valve Clinic, patients are guided by a dedicated patient facing structural heart disease receive the best possible care,
Library’s annual BookMania! navigator who facilitates all necessary appointments and embracing innovation and compassion in equal measure.
For more information about our Structural Heart Program,
ensures a seamless experience. A collaborative effort

set to take place March 2 between experienced cardiologists and cardiovascular please call (844) 367-9703 or visit our webpage: https://www.
surgeons, skilled in innovative valve procedures, ensures pbgmc.com/services/cardiovascular/structural-heart.
The Martin County Library System is excited
to announce that the 2024 BookMania! annual Financial Focus ®
event, sponsored by The Library Foundation
of Martin County and Florida Humanities, will
take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the you purchase a Treasury security, you’re lending money to
Jensen Beach High School Performing Arts Treasury Bonds: the federal government for a specific period of time.
Center, 2875 NW Goldenrod Road in Jensen Here are your purchase options:
Beach, starting at 9:00 a.m. Still Safe For Investors
• Treasury bill – Typically matures in four, 13 or 26
BookMania! is free and open to the public. By Sally Sima Stahl weeks, although some have maturities of up to a year
Authors will participate in one of multiple You may have read • Treasury note – Matures in between one and 10 years
panel discussions featuring emerging and reports about an impending • Treasury bond – Typically matures in 10 to 30 years
prominent writers. The auditorium can get “debt crisis” in the United When you buy Treasury notes or bonds, you receive
chilly, so please bring a sweater. Titles by States. Should you be semiannual interest payments, but when you purchase a
guest authors are available through the worried about investing in Treasury bill – a T-bill – you generally buy it at a discount,
library’s collections. Lunch from the Martin Treasury securities? and when the bill matures, you receive its face value. So,
County Sheriff's Office BBQ team will be Part of the concern over for instance, you might pay $4,700 for a 13-week T-bill
available for cash-only at the event. Barnes debt has been driven by and get $5,000 back at the end of the three months.
& Noble Booksellers will be onsite offering the cost of government When investing in Treasury securities, you’ll want to
purchased coffee and light refreshments in
addition to facilitating book sales. borrowing, which has risen keep these features in mind:
because of higher interest • Price fluctuation – While your interest payments will
Sea Stories - Fact & Fiction rates. But it’s worth noting that while interest expenses always remain the same, the market value of your Treasury
9:15 am - 10:00 am have risen to nearly 2 percent of gross domestic product security can change. So, you might not get face value for a
Moderator: Peggy Chittum (GDP), this measure had exceeded 3 percent in the early Treasury bond if you sell it before it matures, particularly
Kevin Sites: The Ocean Above Me 1990s. So, while the upward trend of federal debt could if market interest rates are higher than the rate you’ve been
Earl Swift: Chesapeake Requiem - a year with prove problematic down the road, the claims of a current receiving. Because longer-term bonds have more payments
the Watermen of vanishing Tangier Island crisis may be overblown. And Treasury securities are still left to make than shorter-term ones, they are more sensitive
considered among the safest investments in the world, as to interest rate changes and market price fluctuations.
Thriller & Suspense they are secured by the full faith and credit – that is, the • Taxes – Interest income from Treasury securities is subject
10:30 am - 11:45 pm ability to borrow and tax – of the United States. to federal income tax but exempt from state and local taxes.
SIGNING 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Moderator: Amanda Brack In any case, if you haven’t invested in Treasury
®
Darby Kane: The Engagement Party securities, you’ll want to know the basics. First of all, when Financial Focus on page 24
Armando Lucas Correa: The Silence in her
Eyes
Megan Collins: Thicker Than Water

LUNCH 11:45 am - 12:45 pm -
signing and lunch

Love, Friendship, and Ever After's
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
SIGNING 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Moderator: Linda Weiksnar
Kristy Woodson Harvey: The Summer of
Songbirds
Melissa Rivero: Flores and Miss Paula

Historical Fiction
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
SIGNING 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Moderator: Paula Hundt
Talia Carner: The Boy with the Star Tattoo
Patti Callahan Henry: The Secret Book of
Flora Lea
Katherine Reay: The Berlin Letters
This popular program has received national
recognition for its stellar authors, record
attendance, and impressive Barnes &
Noble book sales. For more information,
visit www.library.martin.fl.us and search for
“BookMania!” or call 772-288-5702.

Funding for this program was provided
through a grant from Florida Humanities
with funds from the National Endowment
for the Humanities. Any views, findings,
conclusions or recommendations expressed
in this program do not necessarily represent
those of Florida Humanities or the National
Endowment for the Humanities.