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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 …
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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
… DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an advanced surgical procedure used to rebuild a breast … and does not require replacement in the future once it is healed – this is in contrast to implants, which are not lifetime devices. …
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Diaphragmatic Hernias
… hernias? Diaphragmatic hernias occur when there is a weakness, or opening, in the diaphragm, the sheet-like … the opening and appear in the thoracic cavity, which is a surgical emergency. Diaphragmatic hernias are often named after their location. A Morgagni hernia is located more towards the front, where the colon or omentum …
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Stomach Cancer Care (Gastric Cancer)
… Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is a curable disease with effective treatment options. When … century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … University Irving Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care through …
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
… A tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty ) is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and skin are … are easier to maintain with proper diet and exercise. What is a Tummy Tuck? A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure to reshape and tighten the …
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Robotic Liver Transplant Surgery
… and 3D visualization. This minimally invasive approach is used in select high-volume transplant centers with … robotic surgery currently focuses on living donors, which is expanding access to transplantation by reducing recovery, … delivers a magnified, real-time view of the surgical site, allowing the surgeon to see everything that is …
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Bronchoscopy / Lung Biopsy
… Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a small amount of … people who have undergone lung transplant, bronchoscopy is used to monitor organ rejection Complications from … The most common complication is bleeding from the biopsy site. During a bronchoscopy, a lung doctor takes a small …
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Lung & Chest Conditions and Treatments
… 305-3408 or request an appointment online today. Our team is now seeing patients in New Jersey at our New Jersey Lung & … Cente r. Learn more » Lung and Chest Conditions ARDS – is an acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life-threatening … by autoimmune disorders. Bronchiectasis – Bronchiectasis is a condition that results from chronic bacterial infections …
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Thymus Cancer
… Thymus cancer is a rare condition involving abnormal growths on the thymus gland, a small organ that is a part of the immune system. Multiple types of treatment … The other type, thymic carcinomas, grows faster and is more likely to spread to other parts of the body. The …
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More Than 40 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Top Doctors in 2026
… in the United States. This highly selective honor is based on peer nominations and a rigorous, physician-led … nationwide. Rigorous Research Process: Each nomination is thoroughly reviewed by Castle Connolly’s physician-led …
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Evaluation for Lung Transplant Surgery
… as your pulmonologist decides that lung transplantation is a possible treatment option for you, he or she will … University Medical Center. The first goal of the program is to determine whether lung transplantation is the best and only option for each patient. The latest …
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NewYork-Presbyterian The One: A State-of-the-Art Surgical Care Center in Westchester
… a team of concierge coordinators to make sure your visit is smooth, easy, and efficient. Make an Appointment For all … Services In addition to our surgical providers, The One is home to a wide array of medical services, making … Program Highlights State-of-the-Art Facility The One is home to 155 exam and consult rooms, with an advanced …
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What Is Interventional IBD ?
… Interventional IBD is a relatively new specialty in the world of digestive care. … actually coined the term because endoscopy therapy for IBD is a bit too long. It’s like interventional cardiology, … who use a cath. For us in gastroenterology, endoscopy is the tool we use to deliver the therapy to your disease. …
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Our Pancreas Team & Locations
… The Pancreas Center is led by a highly experienced team of physicians, nurses, … Welinsky, MD | Gastroenterology Medical Oncology Optimism is the driving force behind the Pancreas Center medical …
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Gastroparesis
… Gastroparesis is a chronic condition in which the stomach takes too long to … cause incapacitating nausea and vomiting. Key Facts Food is not emptied fast enough in gastroparesis. Diabetes is one of the most common causes of gastroparesis, but in …
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