Methodist using aquapheresis to drain fluid in severe heart congestion
Dr. James Stamper comforts his longtime patient Rosalind Black on Oct. 31, 2019, while she describes the joy and mobility her Aquapheresis treatment at Methodist North has afforded her. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Methodist rolled out the ultrafiltration treatment in October, with Baptist planning to start soon.
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aquapheresis Dr. John Stamper Methodist North HospitalJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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