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Lifestyles from page 23 “After seeing Dr. Navia, I knew there were more options,” holder of the S. Donald Sussman Distinguished Chair in Heart
Joe says. and Vascular Research.
Tip of the Tail A better, faster process Joe’s procedure was the fourth performed by Cleveland
Joe chose a robotically assisted approach to his mitral valve Clinic Weston Hospital after the Cardiac Robotic Program was
Chocolate Toxicity repair surgery because it was less invasive than traditional open- launched in January 2022. The hospital is the only center in
heart surgery, and he would heal faster. South Florida that offers robotically assisted mitral valve repair.
During this robotically assisted procedure, the surgeon Back with the band
sits at a console in the operating room. The console provides Three weeks after Joe’s robotically assisted valve
a high-definition, 10x magnified view of the patient’s valve. repair surgery, he was back to normal activities. His band
From the console, the surgeon directs robotic arms to move played a gig – and he played right along with them.
surgical instruments through a small incision. The surgical “I was jumping around, playing guitar and singing.
instruments are sized to allow for more precise movements. I felt perfectly fine. It was amazing,” Joe says. Thanks
The patient benefits from less trauma to the chest, which to this new approach to valve repair, Joe was able to get
allows for a better, faster healing process. back to doing the things he loved faster than if he had
“A robotically assisted approach for valve repair surgery undergone a more traditional heart surgery.
is the ultimate new use for technology,” Dr. Navia says. “This Patients from across the United States, Latin America,
approach provides the patient with a better option to have a and the Caribbean turn to Cleveland Clinic Weston
While delicious for us, those yummy chocolate treats can durable repair or replacement of the valve.” Hospital for life-saving treatment options. To schedule an
cause serious illness in our canine companions. Chocolate An international leader and pioneer in cardiothoracic appointment with a heart specialist, call 877.463.2010 or
contains a chemical called theobromine, as well as caffeine. surgical techniques and devices, Dr. Navia is the inaugural visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart to learn more.
Both chemicals can act as a heart stimulant and blood vessel
dilator, but dogs aren’t able to metabolize them as well as
people do. Although rarely fatal, dogs are more sensitive to
the chemical’s effects and ingestion can cause illness. The
toxic amount varies with the type of chocolate. The darker
or more bitter chocolates, including baking chocolates, are
the most dangerous. For example, a medium-sized dog
weighing 50 pounds would only need to eat 1 ounce of baker’s
chocolate to potentially show signs of toxicity. Despite milk
and white chocolate not having as much theobromine per
ounce, dogs can still become ill from the fat and the sugar
content in each. Dogs that have sensitive stomachs are more
susceptible to those ill effects. In severe cases, ingestion of
enough milk or white chocolate can even cause pancreatitis.
Symptoms of chocolate toxicity vary depending on the Experience
amount and type ingested. Many dogs will develop vomiting
or diarrhea. However, it is common to have an increased heart
rate or increased thirst and urination as well. In severe cases,
symptoms can include muscle tremors and seizures. These the difference
symptoms can take up to several hours to develop but often
they can be lessened by immediate care by a veterinarian.
Therefore it is important to contact your veterinarian as soon
Treatment will vary on the amount and type ingested, of a J.P. Morgan
as possible if your dog has ingested a potentially poisonous
amount of chocolate.

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Hospital Got Joe Back on Stage

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been dealing with CFP (with plaque design) and CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully
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mitral valve disease complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. Chartered Financial Consultant (“ChFC ”) are
registered trademarks owned by The American College of Financial Services. Investments & Wealth Institute™ (The
for almost a decade Institute) is the owner of the certification marks “CPWA,” and “Certified Private Wealth Advisor.” CPWA, and/or Certified
when his cardiologist Private Wealth Advisor signifies that the user has successfully complete The Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing
told him that the new requirements for investment management professionals and/or wealth advisors.
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caused by an additional through J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser, member FINRA and
SIPC. Insurance products are made available through Chase Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA), a licensed insurance agency,
heart condition – atrial doing business as Chase Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in Florida. Certain custody and other services are provided
fibrillation. His doctor by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMCB). JPMS, CIA and JPMCB are affiliated companies under the common control of
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Hospital, where he met with Jose L. Navia, MD, director of
Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute in
Florida.