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25 Years After Heart and Double Lung Transplant—Sean Recounts His Surgery During the Blizzard of ‘93
… 'In danger' was a constant state of being for Sean Kunzli, but it never scared him. Born with … it, he was left with one choice: to live fast. Sean’s love for speed developed early, right alongside his struggling … preparing to hunker down when he got the call. Local news had issued urgent warnings; it was December 11, 1993, …
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Melanoma Treatment
… Key Facts Surgery is often the preferred treatment for early-stage melanoma because it removes the entire … overall health. Surgery Surgery is the preferred treatment for small and/or early-stage melanomas. This is because it … surrounding skin is analyzed under a microscope to look for cancerous cells. If some are found, a wider excision may …
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Request CIOR’s Services
… with other departments and institutions. In order for us to be able to deliver expert and prompt research input … required, and ability to meet the expected deadline for the project. This decision will be made at a weekly … before rendering its decision. The determination of CIOR for each project may be: Project proceeds to statistical …
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Aortic Valve Disease FAQs
… hypertension, and bad luck. This question has implications for follow-up of both you and your family members. If the … repairing the aortic valve. What are your outcomes for patients with my condition? It is essential for surgeons to follow their patients after surgery to assess …
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Yuri William Novitsky, MD
… Dr. Novitsky is internationally known for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic … repairs. Driven by a determination to improve outcomes for the millions of patients who undergo hernia surgery each … responses to surgical mesh. He is perhaps best known for pioneering techniques for minimally-invasive ventral …
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From ASTS What’s Your Perspective? A Transplant Surgeon’s Story of Surviving COVID-19
… unusual in a transplant surgeon’s mentality. We all fight for the state that was once considered incurable not too long … Since the field is relatively new, there is still room for innovation. My routine surgeries are liver transplant and … of the hospital needs improvement, etc. The news that I was down with COVID went around the world very …
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Recovery From Heart Surgery: Common Concerns
… refer patients to home health care agencies if necessary for post-discharge home care and cardiac rehabilitation. … Your incisions may itch or feel sore, tight or numb for a few weeks. Some bruising around the incisions is also … after surgery. You may itch or feel sore, tight, or numb for a few weeks. Some bruising around the incision is also …
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My Life as a Second Time Liver Transplant Recipient: Patient Voices
… boy. I am also a post‐liver transplant recipient, not only for the first time, but for the second. I was born with a condition called biliary … never make it to the age of seven but I fought. I fought for my life until I reached the age of fifteen which is when …
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B. Payne Stanifer, MD, MPH, Joins the Department of Surgery
… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, benign esophageal disease, surgery for emphysema, and lung transplant. He has skills in both … minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and VATS for the esophagus whenever possible but performs all forms of …
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Lisa S. Wiechmann, MD
… honors by the Breast Cancer Alliance, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the Society of Surgical Oncology. … has been listed in the “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” for the past 3 years. Dr. Wiechmann is a breast surgeon with … and the Breast Cancer Alliance, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the Society of Surgical Oncology …
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Apples!
… cancer. How to Get Your Daily Dose At just 95 calories for a medium size, an apple makes a perfect dessert or snack. For those trying to add extra calories to your diet, eat some … so just choose your favorite! This easy recipe is for delicious baked apple chips! Recipe adapted from Cooking …
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Guide to Aortic Valve Disease
… enough blood, so the heart has to work harder to make up for it. What Causes Aortic Insufficiency? There are a variety … years it is called chronic aortic regurgitation, whereas for sudden onset, it is called acute aortic regurgitation. Do … develops gradually, and your heart compensates for the problem over time. You may have no signs or symptoms …
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Colorectal Surgery
… Colorectal surgeons in the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in the treatment of disorders … We provide comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services for conditions including: Colon and rectal cancer Polyps … prolapse Most patients can be treated laparoscopically for the above conditions. We are available for second opinion …
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Vascular Outpatient Lab Now Open in Riverdale
… ( 270 West 231st Street, Suite 101A, Riverdale, NY ) for the convenience of patients who prefer a location outside … outpatient service includes office visits and treatments for the full range of vascular problems, including varicose … repair, limb salvage, and complex vascular disease. For more information, please call 212.932.5169. Patients may …
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Craig R Smith, MD
… Dr. Smith's clinical specialties include medical support for pre- and postoperative transplant recipients, use of … lung transplantation outcomes, preoperative risk factors for stroke after CABG, and adaptation in cardiac … Dr. Smith was named Practitioner of the Year for 2004 by the Society of Practitioners at Columbia …
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