Everything You need to Know About Healthcare Today

Did you know that coronary heart disease kills over 37 million people every year? Some of the facts surrounding our health — and our healthcare system — might surprise you. Here?s what you ultimately need to know.

Heart Disease

About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the U.S. each year. This accounts for about 25% of deaths, total. It?s also the number one cause of death for both men and women.

How Often Do People Visit Hospitals?

2010 saw nearly 52 million procedures performed at various U.S. hospitals, and these include both inpatient and outpatient procedures. How frequently do people go to the ER? Every year sees about 130 million ER visits; luckily, these are sometimes not dire emergencies and do not always require surgical intervention.

Sleep Apnea

Did you know that about 45% of men, and 30% of women, snore quite regularly? There can be a variety of causes but one popular cause is sleep apnea, a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. with many cases yet undiagnosed. An apnea is a period during which the sleeping individual stops breathing momentarily, and this can happen potentially hundreds of times in a single night. Doctors can help to diagnose this; if you frequently feel fatigued during the day, you might be suffering from sleep apnea and should seek treatment as soon as possible since it can lead to some fairly serious health problems, such as heart attacks.

Importance of Routine Check Ups

Many people see medicine and the medical field as something that is only important when they have a problem; however, this is actually the opposite of the truth. Finding a physician is an important part of routine care that helps prevent more major problems from developing. Although sometimes health issues can happen suddenly and without warning, more commonly there are many early warning sides that can help contribute to preventative medicine and care if they are noticed in time. Finding a doctor is no longer difficult, especially with the help of online search engines.

What is Outpatient Surgery?

Outpatient surgery refers to how long a procedure takes. It doesn?t mean that the patient is literally outside of the facility; rather, their procedure is minor enough that they are allowed to leave on the same day and don?t need to stay overnight in a hospital bed.