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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/6/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … fluid density x force of gravity x height of the dam). It is popular to conceptualize our enterprise as a pyramid. …
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Innovations in Breast Surgery Improve Precision, Avoid Re-operation
… was relieved to hear that everything was normal. Despite the normal result, her astute primary care physician … was never pregnant (her children are adopted) and years of hormone replacement therapy increased her risk of breast … undergo a simple lumpectomy, in which the tumor alone is removed and healthy breast tissue is preserved. However, …
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Recovery From Heart Surgery: Common Concerns
… Within 3 to 5 days, most patients are eager to leave the hospital despite some apprehension about giving up the security of an expert medical team. It is important to be patient with the pace of recovery, even …
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Vascular Surgery Fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
… The vascular surgery fellowship at … and NewYork-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center is a two-year, ACGME-accredited program that accepts two … fellows per academic year. Trainees spend an equal amount of time at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell on the upper …
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Resources & More
… Maps & Directions Westchester Offices NewYork-Presbyterian The One 1111 Westchester Ave White Plains, NY 10604 Get Maps … panel Q&A. Stories & Perspectives We’ve assembled some of our favorite stories and discussions with patients, family … care. Read More » Stories of Hope: Ryan Finlay Ryan is a tough guy—a combat veteran and an NYPD cop. Once, on …
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Debbie G Bakes, MD
… Debbie G. Bakes, MD, is a colorectal surgeon and chief of the Westchester Section …
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Michael Argenziano, MD
… Michael Argenziano, MD, FACS, is Associate Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and …
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Bariatric Patient Chooses Sleeve Gastrectomy and “Couldn’t Be Happier”
… Though she’d been into fitness for most of her life, Gina C., an administrator at a hospital, … in other ways, she finally decided that she would consult the bariatric surgeons at The Valley Hospital , certified as … afterwards; instead of looking bulb-shaped, the stomach is so much smaller and slimmer that it almost looks like a …
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Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.
… Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD is Director of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital …
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Electrophysiology
… Studies (EPS) are used to assess changes in the heart rhythm that are not controlled with medications. … may be caused by rhythm changes and evaluate the effect of medications used. EPS provides much more detailed … take your regular medications that morning. If your test is scheduled for the morning, you will not be able to eat or …
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Heart Tumor Care
… care center for optimal patient outcomes. As part of the Cardiac Tumor Program, our surgeons are proud to be … at a specialized care center. Our Cardiac Tumor Program is one of the only centers in the world dedicated to caring …
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What We’re Reading: 01/24/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Why getting enough vitamin D in wintertime is so important Vitamin D is essential for good health. It’s … and diseases. But when we need it most in the cold months of flu season, people are often deficient. In this article, …
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Single Port Surgery
… Like laparoscopic surgery, single port surgery is performed with special instruments and a camera inserted into the abdominal cavity. The procedure takes place inside the … through the navel. The single incision is possible because of innovations involving instruments that are specially …
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Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
… Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Are The Symptoms Of Thyroid Cancer? Symptoms and signs of thyroid cancer may … neck pain, which may also extend to the ears Coughing that is not related to a cold What Is A Thyroid Nodule? A nodule …
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Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
… A silent killer, Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease, just after heart attack …
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