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Dr. John C Brown MD, M.D.
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Dr. John C Brown MD practices Emergency Medicine in the greater Kansas City area. He is a proven leader in emergency medicine serving as the past president of several emergency medicine physician groups while continuing to see and treat patients full-time in the emergency department. He is also a leader in medical informatics having served as the first Chief Medical Information Officer for 24 hospitals and over 120 clinics helping doctors adopt technology and optimizing technology for their needs.
47 years
Experience
Dr. John C Brown MD, M.D.
- Overland Park, KS
- Indiana University
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What are the signs of a stroke, and when should I call 911?
While several different diagnoses can be associated with sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of you face or your body, these symptoms are extremely concerning for READ MORE
While several different diagnoses can be associated with sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of you face or your body, these symptoms are extremely concerning for a possible stroke. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should call 911 immediately.
What are the treatments for heart palpitations?
The treatment for heart palpitations varies considerably depending on the cause and associated symptoms. While most patients associate palpitations with a heart problem, diagnoses READ MORE
The treatment for heart palpitations varies considerably depending on the cause and associated symptoms. While most patients associate palpitations with a heart problem, diagnoses relating to anxiety are common with treatment focused on the anxiety. Determining if palpitations are due to a heart issue is done by looking at the results of an EKG, a rhythm strip, or by connecting a continuous heart monitor that can be stationary (ex: in a hospital) or mobile (ex: holter monitor). Emergent treatment with intravenous medications and/or by initiating an external electrical shock is considered when the patient's vital signs are unstable or there are other indications that the patient is in critical condition. Several different classes of heart pills are used to treat less emergent causes of palpitations.
Can you fully recover from a heart attack?
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow in one of the heart's arteries is restricted. The portion of heart muscle supplied by that blood vessel dies and turns into scar tissue. READ MORE
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow in one of the heart's arteries is restricted. The portion of heart muscle supplied by that blood vessel dies and turns into scar tissue. The heart cannot regenerate the damaged muscle. In fact, the resulting scar tissue is stiff and the remaining healthy heart muscle has to work harder to contract and pump blood.
