Kristin Eckland
Nurse Practitioner, patient advocate and medical writer. I love what I do and am thrilled to be doing it! I recently published my second book, "Bogota: a hidden gem guide to surgical tourism" which is available on Amazon.com. The research for this book forms the basis of several of the articles published here.
In my 'regular' life, I am an acute care nurse practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery.
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In my 'regular' life, I am an acute care nurse practitioner in cardiothoracic surgery.
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Bogota, Colombia: Mountain MetropolisMore than museums. This list showcases several different things to see and do in Bogota, Colombia once you've exhausted the traditional tourist attractions. Includes cuisine, nightlife, and fashion. -
Carotid Stenosis: My Doctor Ordered a Carotid Duplex, Now What?In the second part of our discussion of carotid stenosis we review diagnostic testing such as the carotid duplex, the CTA and the MRA along with a basic review of treatment options.
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Carotid Stenosis: What is It? How is it Diagnosed? What Are the Treatment Options?A two part series on the definition, risk factors for, and diagnostic tools used for the detection of carotid stenosis as well as the treatment options including carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting and medications.
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Colombia - Emerging Medical Tourism Destination for AmericansForget India and Thailand. Forget Brazil. Colombia is the future of medical tourism for American consumers, and here are five reasons why. -
Hope for People with Advanced Abdominal Cancers in Bogota, ColombiaA surgeon, Dr. Fernando Arias is performing the Sugarbaker procedure, combining surgery with chemotherapy for advanced, cancers bringing hope to both Colombians and medical tourists who would otherwise be unable to afford this life-saving treatment. -
Interview with Dr. Oswaldo Borraez, Inventor of the Bogota Bag27 years ago, Dr. Borraez, who was then a surgical resident invented the 'Bogota Bag', which has saved the lives of countless patients since. Now, we return to Hospital San Blas in Bogota, Colombia to check in with Dr. Borraez.