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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021

… about heart failure deaths, why the rise?  You know, this is a critical question not enough people are addressing. I … they identify that they cannot anymore and the patient is too sick, they offer the patient hospice care. Yet that … 30 percent. And in actual real-life studies , not in the official champion study, by up to 70 percent. And really this …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and Weight Stigma

… jeans, but to maintain their long-term health. The thing is, losing weight isn’t as easy as reversing the lifestyle … weight loss,” Dr. Bessler says. That’s because your body is “very, very good at pushing you to take in calories when … Dr. Bessler explains. “You eat more because your body is driving you to.”  Similarly, dieting alone won’t lead to …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 11:49

Here For You, Now More Than Ever

… infection starts by determining whether an in-person visit is actually necessary for you. Our office administrators will … a mask if they do not already have one.  Temperature Check Points : Temperature check points with no-touch thermometers … to be using right now. — Ryan Roehner (@ryerock16) March 26, 2020 Thank you for continuing your daily letters, Dr. …

Last Modified: 03/10/2023 - 16:25

Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon

… “It was an amazing, incredible experience. It felt like a 26.2-mile standing ovation, and Dr. Sonett was my biggest …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

…   Gerthy Michel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of …

Last Modified: 04/04/2025 - 10:01

10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Heart Attacks

… morning hours, blood platelets are stickier, a person is partially dehydrated, and stress hormones (such as … emotions are risk factors for heart attack.  Laughter is good for the heart!  It relaxes and expands blood vessels … attacks debunking the myth that coronary heart disease is caused solely by modern day lifestyles. A daily dose of …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Lauren Kemph, DNP

… 168th Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Lauren Kemph is certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing … Clinical Hepatology Fellowship. Currently, she is a faculty member at Columbia University School of Nursing. … Jaundice and Altered Mental Status. Clinician Reviews, 26(6): 36, 39-41, 49. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:13

Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes

… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … you talk a little about why publishing a study like this is so important? I had the pleasure and honor of working with … him for his courage. The classic paradigm in surgery is, "We did X many cases, had great results," or "Our …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 14:10

New York City

… deck of the Empire State Building, New York City is full of life. The diversity of the city attracts people … at 9am or 9pm, whether you like fast food, slow food, cheap food, street food, gourmet food, Italian food, Indian … down some of its paths and get lost, no buildings in site, no sound from cabs or buses, just trees, grass, …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 15:12

Our Heart Surgery Team

… for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery Dr. Takayama is Vice Chair for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery. … 305-8312 Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Geirsson is Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, the Director of the … of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …

Last Modified: 01/23/2026 - 11:47

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/7/20

… the privileged airlock.  “Masque of the Red Death” (Poe) is a quick read for those interested in gruesome ring-fence … Best of 2020, and it won’t be matched until May 26, 2021, when all of this will be a distant memory. Craig R. … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

The Heart: A Love Story

… a person’s soul and kept their body warm. Today, the heart is a universal symbol of love and affection. We see its … grew so obsessed with silphium that they stamped silver coins with the plant’s heart-shaped seedpod on one side and … cousin of the fennel plant was effective contraception is most likely ancient urban myth, but did the heart-shaped …

Last Modified: 02/14/2025 - 15:26

Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program

… Our Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program is one of the largest and most successful in the country. … Liver Transplantation A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … Director, Transplant Services at NYP/Columbia Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 15:42

Mitral Valve Surgery Program

… (212) 305-8312 or use our appointment request form . What Is Mitral Valve Disease?     Mitral valve disease is any condition that keeps the heart’s mitral valve from … tight seal and blood leaks back into the left atrium. This is called mitral regurgitation , and it is one of the most …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 15:33

New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/31/20

… priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, 2020 is not going down without a fight. The strain on our … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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