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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Emphysema
… efficiently. Bullectomy involves the removal of bullae from the lungs. Bullae are large air sacs in the lungs that … for you. Call (212) 305-5501 or request an appointment online to get started today. Resources Related Services …
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Bronchiectasis
… Function Tests : These measure the flow of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. They may include a … team does this by working closely with you, from diagnosis through treatment and management, so that you … for you. Call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment online to get started today. Resources Related Services …
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Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program
… call us at (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online . What is Orthoplastic Surgery? Orthoplastic surgery … call our team at (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online . We accept a number of insurance plans and our team …
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Sarcoma
… tumor of the tissue that separates muscles from each other and from the surrounding skin Synovial sarcoma: tumor that occurs … call us at (212) 305-0273 today or request an appointment online today . Related Sarcoma Care Program Proton Beam …
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Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele Care at Columbia
… fluid and part of the spinal cord and nerves protrudes from the spine. Myelomeningocele causes moderate to severe … Approach to Care Our fetal therapy team includes experts from across Columbia, with specialists in pediatric surgery, … call 877-THE-BABY (877-843-2229) or request an appointment online . Related Links Columbia/NYP Morgan Stanley Children’s …
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Who Should Use Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?
… it indiscriminately and some have gotten complications from that? Yeah absolutely, that’s always been the message, … not necessarily the right message either. There is data from certain studies, including the Dallas Heart Study , that … risk scores, how do you determine those metrics? There are online calculators that you can use to determine risk scores. …
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Pediatric Heart Valve Center
… malformations. We've brought together a team of experts from across Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) … our center, call (212) 305-2688 or request an appointment online .. Who We Treat The Pediatric Heart Valve Center … Center, call (212) 305-2688 or request an appointment online . We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team …
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Required Reading
… format – great for on-the-go study COACH – Comprehensive Online Advanced Care Heuristic COACH is a Web-based learning …
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Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver
… are associated with this condition. It’s passed down from one or both parents to their child. Although these … genetic condition, which means that it is passed down from one or both parents to their children. This is the only … Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Meet our …
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Portal Hypertension
… builds up in the liver after repeated damage, such as from alcohol abuse or hepatitis. This scar tissue causes the … consists of either banding, which blocks blood vessels from bleeding using rubber bands, or sclerotherapy, which … Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Stories & …
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Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention
… method of detecting disease early and preventing it from spreading. According to the American Cancer Society , … will first compress your breast, then take pictures from top to bottom and side to side. They may also take … or genetic counseling, call (212) 305-9676 or fill out our online appointment request form . Related Non-Cancerous …
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Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care
… Fortunately, there are many treatment options available, from medications to catheter-based procedures to surgeries. … one of the most common irregular heart rhythms. From the traditional Maze surgery to the less invasive … started with our team by calling (212) 305-2633 or use our online request form . We are located at: Cardiac Surgery, …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… Many of those in need of thoracic surgery could benefit from a minimally invasive approach such as Uni-VATS, which … challenging. Risks unique to VATS procedures include: Burn from the thoracoscope light source Tumor recurrence at the … for you. Call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment online to get started today. Related Services The Center for …
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Bariatric Patient Chooses Sleeve Gastrectomy and “Couldn’t Be Happier”
… three-fourths of the stomach. The name “sleeve” comes from the appearance of the stomach afterwards; instead of … irreversible decision. Gina did so. At home, she went to online forums and message boards, chatted with others who had …
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Sex-hormone Producing Tumor
… test, a surgeon or radiologist will draw blood directly from the veins draining both adrenal glands and the ovaries … to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an appointment online . Related About the Adrenal Glands Adrenal Cancer …
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