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How Our Pediatric Heart Surgeons Decide Between Aortic Valve Repair Techniques in Complex Cases
… The questions never seem to end, and good information is tough to find outside the exam room. Complex malformations … populations.” While the Ross technique may be the best method of repair in one child, Ozaki could serve the … not an option for a higher risk child, or won’t bring the best possible outcomes, the Ozaki method becomes a supremely …
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Aortic Repair & Replacement
… approaches. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is another option for some cases of aortic regurgitation. … to evaluate your candidacy for surgery and determine the best treatment approach for your unique case. When it comes … or simply offer an opinion, we’re here to give you the best care possible. Next Steps If you have heart disease and …
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Thank You
… and we will contact you promptly to determine how we can best support your efforts. …
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Giovanni Ferrari, PhD
… Giovanni Ferrari, PhD, is Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Scientific … In 2017 he relocated his program to Columbia. Currently he is directing the Columbia Biobank for Translational Studies …
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Naltrexone Implant a Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
… adapts; and feelings of euphoria dampen. Now, the opioid is creating new circuits, altering neural pathways little by … is going to need this, or that it's going to be the best for them. And as a surgeon who's not a pain doctor, I'm … on this debate. There are people who believe that the best way, or maybe even the only way to treat people is using …
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Latest News on COVID-19
… our top priority. We believe that taking this step now is in the best interest of all, and will help us to further … these times, CUIMC & NewYork-Presbyterian have created a site with COVID-19 resources for all our patients, which is …
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Patient Stories
… the presence of mind to get a second opinion. Granted, he is an attorney, which makes him a natural advocate for … If all signs point to a second opinion as being in your best interest, why ignore them? In deciding whether to go for … at the questions and discuss them with you. How serious is my condition? Should I get independent verification of the …
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Stories of Hope: Lawrence Rudnick
… trial and both doctors invited me to join. This was the best decision I have made in my life other than asking Beth … the first step in conquering this dreadful disease is to access the finest medical care available. You need more … plan from limited calls and texts to an unlimited plan - best money I ever spent. Several people have called me their …
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Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain
… In about 70 percent of patients, chronic pancreatitis is brought on by long-time alcohol use yet Cody wasn’t much … “I have no doubt you have pancreatitis. But the good news is we have a new procedure that might help you.” By now … cells are taken from the patient’s own pancreas, there is no need for immunosuppressant therapy. In the weeks …
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, August 2016
… Center MEDICAL ECMO Department of Surgery Named to 2016 Best Doctors List Recent Publications and Presentations CME …
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Atrial Tachycardia
… instead of pump. When this happens only part of the blood is forced out of the heart chamber. The blood pools inside … tachycardia: Sinus Tachycardia Sinus tachycardia is a normal increase in the heart rate. It is caused when the sinus node sends out signals faster than …
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Maximizing Rotation Experience
… an evaluation not feedback. Frequent and timely feedback is what you need to improve your skill. Following Your Patient For example: Mrs. Prentice is 34 years old and is admitted to your service with abdominal pain. After …
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John Ritter’s Life-Saving Rules
… winning sitcom star—wasn’t feeling quite right. Ritter, best known for playing the rakish Jack Tripper on the 70s/80s … of the aorta becomes torn. Like other arteries, the Aorta is essentially a hollow tube that carries blood away from the … more on Aortic Dissection, visit Aortic Surgery Program site . For more on The John Ritter Foundation, visit: …
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Colorectal Surgery: Ostomy and Ostomy Reversal
… for their ostomies, and he offers this perspective: “It is a process. Once you go through it, things can get back to … at. There are worse things in life – I think bad breath is worse than an ostomy. With the right guidance, you can live comfortably. It is not the end of the world.” Planning for Ostomy Reversal …
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