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Heart Conditions & Treatments
… We’ve put together guides to help you learn about the heart, understand heart disease, and explore the … form . Heart Overviews About the Heart – an overview of the parts of the heart and how they work Approaches to Heart …
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Follow-Up Care After Lung Transplantation
… Clinic Visits, Blood Work and Other Testing Before leaving the hospital, you will receive a schedule of follow-up clinic visits for lab tests and checkups. The … to tell us whom to contact in case of emergency, including their name, address, and phone and beeper numbers. Contacting …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: New York’s First Heart-Lung-Liver Transplant Recipient Reflects on Her Second Chance at Life
… transplant team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia performed the state’s first heart, double lung, and liver transplant. … in her 50 th birthday with a joyous serenade from a group of nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving … another chance.” “What makes NewYork-Presbyterian special is that you can’t have a successful triple transplant unless …
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Division of Pediatric Surgery
… and hernias to rare and complex diseases. Operating out of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital on the main CUIMC campus, we offer several top-ranking programs … research, and offer as many patients as possible access to quality care. We rely on donations from both individuals and …
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All about Lactose Intolerance
… Danielle Staub, MS, RD, CDN Registered Dietitian, Division of Digestive Diseases Suffering from lactose intolerance? … 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant and experience the unpleasant symptoms of bloating, cramps, nausea, and … is certainly unpleasant and can significantly impact the quality of your life. There are many misconceptions …
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Ventricular Septal Defect
… ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an opening, or hole, in the muscular wall, or septum, separating the two lower chambers of the heart, known as the right and left ventricles. This … When oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood mix, the overall quality of oxygenation in the blood drops, which can lead to …
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Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
… thyroid cancer, is very rare and makes up only 1 to 2% of all thyroid cancers. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is more … can degenerate and turn into anaplastic thyroid cancer. The main risk factors for anaplastic cancer include an age … is important to decide how best to improve the patient's quality of life and make their remaining days as comfortable …
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Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery
… Columbia’s Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and endocrine surgery through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering … Division of GI/Endocrine Surgery …
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Stomach Cancer Care (Gastric Cancer)
… stomach cancer can be eliminated with complete removal of the tumor alone. Effective treatment of advanced gastric … strategy to achieve long-term survival and maintain a good quality of life. As we enter the second quarter of the 21st …
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Mitral Valve Disease
… Mitral valve disease is the most prevalent form of heart valve disease. The heart has four valves that open … with blood-tinged sputum. These symptoms will reduce one's quality of life and potentially death if left untreated. Some …
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Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research?
… a very mild bitter and spicy flavor, often found ground in the spices section of your grocery store. As one of the main spices found in … and may improve certain aspects of the patient’s quality of life. While it may be too soon to run to your … Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research? …
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Complex & High Risk Cardiac Surgery at Columbia
… high-risk heart surgery, you might feel like you’re out of options. But at Columbia, we regularly take on cases no … mortality (based on a risk calculation system from the Society of Thoracic Surgery ) Multiple cardiac surgeries … a treatment strategy that maximizes chance of survival and quality of life. A full range of treatment options, …
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Naikhoba Munabi, MD, MPH
… obtained her MD at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After medical school, … which was featured in an editorial by Forbes. Dr. Munabi is the author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications and has …
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Hybrid Cardiac Surgery
… minimally invasive approaches to surgery in lieu of a traditional chest incision (sternotomy). In high-risk … surgery combined with an interventional procedure. Using the surgical robot with these types of procedures results in … of cardiology, and most importantly, does not compromise quality or outcomes. Our specialized resources have allowed …
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