Search results
Electrophysiology
… Electrophysiology Studies (EPS) are used to assess changes in the heart rhythm that are not controlled with medications. … have blood work done prior to the test. This may be done in your doctor's office, or while you are in the hospital. If you are scheduled to come into the …
Last Modified:
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Vascular)
… brachial nerves, which control muscle movement and feeling in your shoulder, arm, and hand. Vascular thoracic outlet … outlet. Venous thoracic outlet syndrome can result in a life-threatening condition called a pulmonary embolism, … can cause the artery to swell and bulge, resulting in a dangerous condition called an aneurysm. Thoracic outlet …
Last Modified:
Stories of Hope: Sarah Bennett
… was wearing. He sat down on the stool and wheeled himself in front of me while I sat on the exam table, my husband in a chair across from me. He was straight and to the point. … some local hospital that I heard had a good reputation in our area. After that was a whirl wind. I had a …
Last Modified:
Preceptor Sessions
… week of the rotation. The feedback should be given to you in an individual face-to-face session during which your … attend outpatient office hours or general surgery clinic. In any of these settings, you will have the opportunity to … We suggest that you make use of opportunities early in the clerkship to practice your H&P under direct …
Last Modified:
Stories of Hope: Keni Torres
… My story begins on October 9th, 2016. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, I had lived 29 years without any … bout of childhood asthma. I remember waking up very early in the morning with abdominal pain and constant vomiting. My … I underwent a CT scan and MRI. They showed gallstones in my gall bladder and masses on my liver. Three different …
Last Modified:
Should I follow a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?
… style dietary habits such as eating processed foods high in animal fats and sugar are associated with lower bacterial … with all the essential amino acids is found naturally in animal proteins, but also in plant foods such as soy, quinoa, and buckwheat. The main …
Last Modified:
Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… inside. It looks like a single piece of tissue, but in fact the liver has a highly regimented architecture that … liver without long-lasting consequences. This game-changer in the field of transplantation is called living organ … Dr. Emond has pioneered. Although most transplanted livers in the United States still come from deceased donors , livers …
Last Modified:
Interventional Endocrinology: What to Expect for Radiofrequency Ablations And Ethanol Ablations Of Thyroid Nodules Or Lymph Nodes
… On the day of the procedure, you will arrive and check in at the front desk similarly to your initial consult appointment. After check in, please take 400mg of ibuprofen (or 500mg of Tylenol if … bit of pressure or have some intermittent discomfort in the shoulder or ear during the ablation procedure. If you …
Last Modified:
When the Adrenal Gland Causes Hypertension
… Doctors Discuss how HyperAldosteronism Causes Hypertension In service of Adrenal Awareness Month, 2022, Columbia … to have normal function, so you have a lot of reserve in the sense that you have two that when they function … Isn't it interesting that the body has certain things in duplicate, just in case. Like two kidneys, two adrenals. …
Last Modified:
Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience
… 264 pounds. Eighteen months after surgery, which she had in September, 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that … lifelong weight problem. "I've always been heavy – it runs in my family," she says, adding "My weight never hindered … she is continuing to take weight off. Life After Surgery In addition to coming in for their regularly scheduled …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/20/20
… 200 awaiting test results. This approaches a 50% increase in one day. CUIMC inpatient COVID-19 positive patients have … HSS and DHK capacity added. With that resource limitation in mind, we have reduced the urgent OR schedule even more … important concession to their emotional needs. In theory, the mask is to be used only if the person becomes …
Last Modified:
Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)
… pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis. Total Pancreatectomy In a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed. … prophylactically to prevent onset of pancreatic cancer in patients found to have precancerous conditions like IPMN . … the procedure ensures pancreatic cancer will not develop in the future, it also guarantees insulin-dependent diabetes …
Last Modified:
Aeroform: A Newer, Faster Method of Breast Reconstruction
… deal at a slow, steady pace. The Aeroform also results in slow and steady expansion, which can make the breast … of being dependent on a schedule of injections given in a physician’s office twice a month. In a company-sponsored study of 150 women, AeroForm patients …
Last Modified:
Anorectal Surgery FAQs
… to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of incontinence. Colonic transit … studies may be useful for documenting abnormal motility in those who complain of constipation. Routine preoperative … necessary. After my anorectal surgery, will I have to stay in the hospital? If your surgery is for benign disease, such …
Last Modified: