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Crohn's Disease

… of the intestinal wall. Inflammation most often occurs in the lower section of the small intestine called the ileum … ileocecal region). Crohn's disease can, however, develop in any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the … the entire colon, develop as a string of contiguous ulcers in one part of the colon, or develop as multiple scattered …

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Glossary

… the Heart and Circulatory System Aorta The largest artery in the body, the aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the … chambers and valves. Internal mammary arter y An artery in the chest often used in bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. Mitral …

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Spencer Eugene Amory, MD

… Hopkins and Columbia Universities. He developed techniques in laparoscopic cholecystectomy that enabled his group to have the lowest open cholecystectomy rates in the state. In addition, Dr. Amory has earned a reputation for his …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/26/20

… just announced by NYP that a surgical mask should be worn in all hospital and clinical areas by anyone working in proximity to other people. The mask is not necessary when alone in an office, or in other non-clinical settings. Even more …

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Heart Transplantation

… lives. Over 19,000 organ transplants are performed in the United States each year. The kidney was the first organ to be successfully transplanted in humans. Today, transplantation is performed with kidneys, … other problem is cardiomyopathy, or heart muscle disease. In this condition, the heart cannot contract normally because …

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Covid: What You Need to Know Before Your Surgical Appointment

… Testing & Vaccine Sites Covid safety remains a priority in the hospital, as does our transparency while we mitigate … Appointments and Scheduling For those who need in-patient surgery but it isn’t as urgent, say a cyst, when … expect to leave your appointment with a surgery date, only in some cases has the process changed. We don’t want to …

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Vascular Testing Accreditation for NYP/Columbia

… to medical centers dedicated to continuous advancement in this field.  “Our fully functional integrated vascular lab … at NYP/Columbia. These services are available at NYP in uptown Manhattan, the Allen Hospital near the George … Bridge, ColumbiaDoctors Midtown at 51 West 51st Street, in Yonkers, NYP/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, NYP/Hudson …

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Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

… Medical Center. He has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart and vascular problems. As the … cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart failure. He has published more …

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Ana Berlin, MD

… emergent, and high-stakes surgical problems. Her interest in prognostication, communication, and decision-making in the surgical setting has driven her to forge a unique path … outcomes, palliative care utilization, and communication in surgical decision making has helped define triggers to aid …

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Rules, Regulations & Suggestions

… at the Allen, so it is necessary that those students in the Allen come down to Milstein to participate in these cases. On-Call Experience and Work Hours Students … problems, and algorithmic approach to patient care in the postoperative setting. For example, the students …

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Lung Transplant Program for Seniors

… “Now that people are living longer and are generally in better health, about a third of our patients are seniors. Recently we gave a lung to a woman in her 70s who was on a ventilator. In the past, we have tended not to be so aggressive with such …

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Robotic Surgery for Weight Loss: Greater Precision, Control and Clarity

… enhanced minimally invasive surgery is the latest advance in bariatric surgery. In the following Q&A, Dr. Abraham Krikhely explains what … to offer to our patients. It is the latest evolution in surgical technique. For the past twenty or so years, …

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What We’re Reading: 10/04/19

… Or Other THC Products The mystery behind the outbreak in vaping-related lung illnesses is still unfolding, but the … CDC has made a few important discoveries. Investigators in Illinois and Wisconsin interviewed 86 patients, and 66 … transplant recipients on the planet. ( From washingtonpost.com ) When Music is the Best Medicine “Music therapy can make …

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Mitral Valve Stenosis

… Valve Stenosis? Mitral valve stenosis is a condition in which the heart's mitral valve is narrowed or stiff. … Blood may flow back into the lungs. Fluid then collects in the lung tissue (pulmonary edema),which can cause … strep infections. Rheumatic fever (which is now rare in the United States, but still common in developing …

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