PATIENT EDUCATION:

The GSA Patient Education Department contains many pamphlets and materials explaining common surgical procedures. We invite you to visit our office or call for these educational materials.

At our patient's request, we would also like to present some online resources to some of the most popular topics. Explore the list below for links to other educational sites.

What is a stroke? Learn the basics about America’s number three killer.

One of the most preventable contributing factors is a condition known as hypertension. Hypertension is commonly known as High Blood Pressure. What Is It?

Early Cancer Detection Topics:

NOVA Online: Cancer Warrior, The Judah Folkman and other researchers pioneer a novel approach to cancer treatment.

Some of the Procedures Performed by GSA Include:

Angiography:

The American Heart Association provides a host of detailed information on heart disease, its causes and treatments.

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair:

Recent FDA approval of Endoluminal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair is now available from Gastonia Surgical Associates in conjunction with Gastonia Memorial Hospital.

Gallstones:

The site of The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House provides current, comprehensive information about Gallstones -- their causes, symptoms, treatments and references. A list of Digestive Disease topics from A to Z

Mammograms:

• The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Article on Breast Self-Exams.
• The NABCO web site provides information on risk of Breast Cancer, treatments and counseling programs. Or call 1-888-806-2226 for more information.
• Mammograms, Not Just Once but for a Lifetime is a site of the National Cancer Institute.
• Stereotactic breast biopsy is an accepted alternative to needle localization excisional biopsy, is tolerated well by patients, is safe, accurate and offers a lower cost alternative, especially in the diagnostic work up of the indeterminate lesions that often prove to be benign on final histology.

Medicine Transformed: A View of Medicine 400 Years BCE through an ancient transcript to following seven Harvard Medical students over 13 years to see what it takes to become a fully qualified doctor.

Gastonia Surgical Associates, P.A.
2544 Court Drive, Suite G · Gastonia · NC · 28054
Phone: (704) 864-7821 | Fax (704) 865-0519
email: info@gastoniasurgical.com