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About Aortic Disease
… The aorta is one of the body’s most important components, but you don't …
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NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure
… Hospital , a national leader in neonatal cardiac surgery, is known for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart … by performing that repair with the Ozaki technique. “This is an operation for children few centers can do,” says Dr. … on 10 to 15 years ago who need follow up procedures.” The most common adult congenital operations are conduit …
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Stories of Hope: Rokshana Husain
… of missteps that would ultimately save her life. While most of us don't imagine that trips to the emergency room are … removed. Meanwhile, at the guidance of her son, who is an orthopedic surgeon in the US Army, she sought a second … with chemoperfusion. A year after her surgery, Rokshana is immensely grateful for her 'second life,' as she calls it. …
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More than Willpower: Obesity’s Many Causes & Factors
… Dr. Tirissa J. Reid is an endocrinologist and expert in obesity medicine. She is assistant professor of medicine here at the Columbia … their weight, has it changed recently? And invariably, most of my patients will say, well, I've been fine except …
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Our Liver Transplant Team & Locations
… LL, White Plains, NY 10601 (212) 305-3000 Rockland 26 Indian Rock Suffern, NY 10901 (212) 305-0914 New Jersey …
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State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020
… are different from reconstructive surgery? Plastic surgery is sort of the umbrella term. It comes from the Greek term … to buy all the vowels and will be using “aesthetic”, the most current term, for the rest of this interview.] So, … breast is made of their own tissue? It is. The most common one would be the operation where the excess …
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Bradycardia
… About Bradycardia is the medical term often used to describe a slow heart … cold medicines. Sometimes it may not be clear why there is an arrhythmia. Heart block is a specific type of … heart rate may feel their heart skip a beat sometimes. Most patients feel dizzy, faint, or very tired. Some patients …
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Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
… What is central hypoventilation syndrome? Central hypoventilation … syndrome, sometimes referred to as Ondine’s curse, is an inability of the brain to detect changes in carbon … syndrome can be caused by numerous conditions. The most common of these is congenital central hypoventilation …
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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story
… Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Alyson, I am 30 years young and a patient of Dr. Beth … issues. It was difficult from time to time but for the most part it wasn't too bad. Then later in my early twenties … contact me. My email address is courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . Together we will help you get through this even if it …
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Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… experience. We've created a helpful guide outlining what is involved, including what you will need to do to prepare. … Coverage/Prior Authorization/Financial Counseling Most insurance companies require precertification for … Ozempic should be held a week before surgery. Aspirin — In most situations, aspirin can now be continued prior to …
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HeartMate III Trial Enrolling Patients
… A trial of the HeartMate III Left Ventricular Assist System is now enrolling patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia … also called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), is intended to sustain patients with advanced heart failure … are not sufficiently helped by medication. HeartMate III is an implantable device that takes over the pumping action …
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Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know
… relatively new term. Do you know what metabolic syndrome is? Metabolic syndrome is the combination of several medical problems associated … or more occur together, the association of these problems is called metabolic syndrome." Identifying metabolic syndrome …
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Patient Story: Marc Weisenfreund
… demeanor, his kind bedside manner, and his knowledge. He is an extraordinarily caring physician – probably the most incredible physician I’ve ever met.” Dr. Geller … of the problem, an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a condition in which part of the intestines protrudes …
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Cognitive Functioning 20 Years After Arterial Switch
… for transposition of the great arteries (TGA). “This is an essential step toward developing prevention strategies … be explained by the fact that entrance into adulthood is a stressful period marked by changes and new challenges, … poorer quality of life. “Despite satisfactory outcomes in most adults operated on for TGA, a substantial proportion of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/20/20
… the urgent OR schedule even more dramatically. There is a sliver of a silver lining—it appears the alarm raised … yesterday about our blood supply was overstated. PPE is an increasingly limited resource, most dramatically illustrated by masks. N95 masks are …
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