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What is a Step-Down Unit?

We spoke with Syed T. Raza, MD, Columbia's Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-Down Unit about the importance of a step-down unit and how Columbia's approach differs from other units.
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Image of person looking out towards the northern lights. Text reads "The Future, Today: What is the single most futuristic thing happening in surgery right now?"
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The Future of Surgery, Today

As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, we posed a question to our doctors:
"What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery today?" Read what they had to say.
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Close-up photo of a gloved hand exchanging surgical tools with another gloved hand.
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I Need a… Surgeon

In this guide from our "I need a" series, we're learning about surgery and how to find a surgeon when you need one.
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first 3d printed image of neural pathways in heart
The heart has its own 'mini-brain.’ A brief look at how this intricate nervous system works independently to regulate the heartbeat and adapt to your body's needs.
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