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TAVR for Aortic Valve Issues
… give outstanding results for those with aortic stenosis, and it comes with low risk of complications in eligible … patients. Columbia’s valve team are experts in both TAVR and open-heart surgical procedures for aortic stenosis. Why … procedure and other treatment options for aortic stenosis? Visit the Columbia Valve Center or request an appointment . …
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Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
… who have emphysema. It is often called BLVR for short and also known as Endobronchial Valve Treatment . Key Facts … symptoms like shortness of breath, improve lung function, and improve overall quality of life in appropriate patients. … no longer be relieved through medications, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. People at this point may have …
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Plastic Surgery Team & Locations
… includes experts in cosmetic, reconstructive, pediatric, and microsurgical procedures dedicated to delivering personalized care and outstanding outcomes. Patients can meet with our … Today, we’re learning how to find a plastic surgeon. Visit our 'I Need a… Plastic Surgeon' guide » Our Plastic …
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FAQs: What You Should Know About Living Donor Transplants
… Our clinical team has pioneered and perfected living donor liver transplants in both children and adult patients. Get all your questions answered about … The accompanying persons need not be the same each trip. Visit the National Living Donor Assistance Center’s website …
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Adult Weight Loss Surgery Program
… may be your best option to achieve significant weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. We’re here to help you … we offer ongoing postoperative support to help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals. To make an appointment … for weight loss help in the Westchester area? Please visit our Westchester Weight Loss Surgery program. Make an …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… patients lead in medical consultations fosters trust and understanding. Dr. Wattacheril challenges the … link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity, highlighting the importance of considering individual experiences, trauma, and diverse demographics in understanding and treatment. …
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Reconstructive Surgery is a Life-Changing Process of Innovation and Integrative Care
… abnormalities caused by disease, trauma, birth defects, and other causes, reconstructive surgery can offer life-changing functionality, improved confidence, and a return to self after a difficult medical event. For … of life—a process of problem-solving, patient support, and surgical innovation. Repairing bone and tissue and …
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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
… performed the state’s first heart, double lung, and liver transplant. Clad in a bright red “Birthday Queen” sash and surrounded by balloons, Nadine Davis rang in her 50 th … from pulmonary arterial hypertension, heart failure , and congestive liver cirrhosis , she was hospitalized as she …
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Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor
… if you watch for long enough, you might spot Kieran Kelly and his horses. Originally from the Irish seaport town of … as one of New York City’s 68 licensed carriage owners and drivers. The same qualities that make Kieran a good … thin from malnourishment. The next awakening came with a visit from a friend who worked in a Staten Island emergency …
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Our Super Specialty: Pouch Salvage & Continent Ileostomy Program
… Ileostomy Program offers the most advanced surgical and corrective care for pouch conditions. As part of the … of a world-class team of specialists in the treatment and research of ileal pouch disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colorectal reconstruction and ostomy avoidance. We understand the importance of …
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Pediatric Heart Valve Center
… is dedicated to improving the quality of care for children and adults with congenital heart valve malformations. We've … Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) to offer innovative surgical and minimally invasive techniques for heart valve repair and replacement, backed by an unparalleled integrated …
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The End of the Liver Wars: A Victory in the Battle for Liver Transplant Equity
… with chances varying widely, especially based on location and demographics. In 2020, a game-changing policy broadened … collection is needed to address any remaining disparities and improve equity in transplantation. Imagine that you’re … of one of the most vital organs in your body: the liver. And the only real thing you can do is wait, and hope. In the …
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Comprehensive Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease Program
… we have established a dedicated program for the study and management of MAFLD . MAFLD used to be called NAFLD, or … diagnosis based on metabolic factors like include obesity and diabetes. Our program provides long-term care for all … of steps in their care journey (as needed): 1. Intake Visit & Non-invasive Tests Detailed history and physical …
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Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… Radiation therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pancreatic cancer and other types of cancer. Key Facts A controlled dose of … can be used to reduce a tumor's size before surgery and to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery. …
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Saving Limbs and the Urgent Need for Equity in Sarcoma Treatment
… Systemic and structural inequity in healthcare can profoundly … amputation or not. Jarrod T. Bogue, MD , plastic surgeon and specialist in orthoplastic surgery, recently co-authored … a pivotal study exploring how factors like race, income, and geographic location impact access to limb-sparing surgery …
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