At Hospital CMQ, ongoing medical training is a priority to guarantee world-class medical care. Some of our specialists recently completed the Certificate in ECMO Life Support from the Cardiovascular Foundation of Colombia and the International Hospital of Colombia. Keep reading and find out more about the ECMO Therapy!
Currently, there are more than 20 million confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide, and more than 750,000 people have died from a Covid-19 infection. In Mexico, we ́ve had more than 500,000 confirmed cases and over 55,000 people have died from this viral infection. So, how can we stop or at least contain this virus? The best way to stop the Covid-19 virus is through a mix of containment and mitigation strategies. From these strategies, the most effective techniques that we should use are wearing a face mask, keeping social distancing and the appropriate use of coronavirus test, which will enable us to perform contact tracing and quarantine of suspicious cases.
Due to their potential severity, diseases of the respiratory system in children should not be taken lightly. In this interview, Dr. Salvador Gonzalez, the top pediatric pulmonologist in Puerto Vallarta shares his story with us. He tells us about his medical training, the medical services that he offers, the most common respiratory illnesses in children, and the most severe ones; those that without the proper medical attention can affect a child, putting his life in danger.
The first Open-Heart Surgery in the Banderas Bay region was a major success! Our team of renowned heart surgeons, interventional and clinical cardiologists performed a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), most commonly known as Open-Heart Surgery. This is truly an outstanding medical landmark for the region and its inhabitants, as they will now be able to have access to the most advanced medical care without having to travel abroad.
Being sick when you’re not at home can be completely miserable, especially if that sickness becomes an emergency while enjoying an overseas trip. That’s the story of Vince and his spouse, who happened to be in Puerto Vallarta when an unexpected emergency took over the fun. Find out here what they did to overcome it.
Just because the weather in Puerto Vallarta is perfect for the beach and the flu season is behind us, doesn’t mean you can let your guard down when it comes to health. In this article, we share with you some of the most common summer health risks you need to be aware of, symptoms to look for, and how to prevent them so you can stay safe and healthy all summer long.
We have all felt stressed out at some point in our work life, even if we enjoy what we do for work. However, extreme work stress causes mental and physical fatigue, depression, and gastrointestinal problems. Does any of this sound familiar? Learn here about the medical specialists’ strategies for proper stress management.
Even though many diseases that can be prevented by applying a vaccine are not so common in small children anymore, they are not extinct either. Attached is a chronogram of the first vaccines for your baby; the ones you should not ignore. When fewer babies are vaccinated, more babies get sick. Don’t let that happen to your baby.
A caffeine overdose could be fatal in some cases. Unfortunately, sometimes people only realize that they’ve suffered its symptoms once the caffeine has been eliminated from the body. Learn how to recognize when a caffeine overdose is occurring inside your body.
If you are feeling thirsty, it’s likely that you are already dehydrated. However, a lack of thirst does not necessarily mean that you are not dehydrated. Read on and discover six unusual signs of dehydration you should know about.
Diarrhea is a common intestinal illness that most people, from children to pregnant women, experience occasionally. According to the Centers of Disease, Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 179 million cases of Diarrhea per year in the United States. Discover the facts about this common illness, its causes, symptoms and treatment, as well as how to prevent this pesky disease.
With a massive attendance, Medical Matters Puerto Vallarta 2019 offered the community of foreign visitors and residents, mainly from America and Canada, free information about the best local healthcare services, providers and physicians, medical related exhibits, and a complete speaker program with a wide variety of topics.
Hospital CMQ’s doctors and medical staff will be attending the Medical Matters expo this Monday the 11th of February at Hotel Marriott. This will be our fourth time participating with an information booth about the medical services we offer at our three hospital locations. It’s a free event; anyone interested in healthcare and wellbeing can attend. See you there!