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Patient Education

Welcome to the Patient Education Library of Pivot Healthcare Company

We invite you to explore our comprehensive list of resources and educational materials designed to help educate you about your primary care and weight loss condition or treatment. Choose a topic below to learn more.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your condition or treatment, please feel free to contact Pivot Healthcare in DeSoto, Texas, at (214) 242-9316. To request an appointment, use our secure online appointment request form.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation, examination, or the medical advice of your nurse practitioner. This information should not be relied upon to determine a diagnosis or course of treatment.

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Approximately 6 out of every 10 US adults is living with a chronic disease, and approximately 4 out of every 10 adults in the US are suffering from 2 or more chronic illnesses.
  • Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer is a common type of cancer in women.  It is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that begins from the cells in the breast.  Breast cancer can rarely develop in men, as well.  There are several different types of breast ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Colonoscopy
    A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to view the inside lining of the entire colon.  A scope is a long thin tube with a light and a viewing instrument that sends images to a monitor.  The scope ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomy
  • Diabetes - Type 2 & Pre-Diabetes
    Type 2 diabetes, also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.  Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is a source of fuel.  Normally, the hormone insulin helps ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • High Blood Pressure - Hypertension (HTN)
    High blood pressure, or hypertension (HTN), is a common condition in the United States.  High blood pressure is termed a “silent killer” because it usually does not have symptoms but can cause significant cardiovascular and organ damage.  The only way to know ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Migraine Headache
    Migraine headache pain can be severe and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to odors, light and sound.  If untreated, migraine symptoms can be so severe that people need to lie down for a few hours or days.  Although there ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomyCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionAm I at RiskComplicationsAdvancements
  • Pap Smear
    A Pap smear test is a preventive measure that can detect precancerous or cancerous cervical cells. A yearly Pap smear used to be recommended for for most women, but this changed in 2013. Current guidelines from the American College of ... Read More
    IntroductionTreatment

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This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Authors Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and Valerie K. Clark, and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. This content complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on February 16, 2022. For information on iHealthSpot’s other services including medical website design, visit www.iHealthSpot.com.

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