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Cognitive Functioning 20 Years After Arterial Switch
… Ninety-sixth Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic 25 Surgery, Baltimore, MD, in May 2016. … two decades after a neonatal arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries (TGA). “This is an … such as cognitive remediation or psychological support, for certain patients,” Says David Kalfa, MD, PhD, Assistant …
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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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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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Quality of Life in Pancreatic Disease
… study on patients that have undergone pancreatic surgery for any cause. The purpose of this research is to better … of life with regard to pain, diabetes, diet and need for further interventions after pancreatic surgery. To … will be given questionnaires specifically designed for this purpose. …
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Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… risk of stroke and infection (endocarditis), and no need for blood thinners (anticoagulation). Mitral valve repair can … Some of these procedures may be robotically-assisted for further precision. What Are the Risks of Mitral Valve Repair? For people without symptoms having mitral valve repair, the …
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healthpoints Fall 2017
… CONTENTS Full Spectrum Care for Breast Cancer Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …
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Clinical Training: PGY3
… junior residents to achieve care goals. Rotations for PGY3 residents are generally 6-7 weeks long. The call schedule for rotations at Milstein is generally two Saturday call … mastectomies, and major lymph node dissections for melanoma. A weekly breast clinic provides invaluable …
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Unusually Deadly: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
… adults. The unusual pattern of morbidity was most deadly for people between ages 20 to 40, rather than previous … bulletins with critical public health information. Even for those who avoided infection, life was drastically … Public health ordinances were crucial to slow the spread. For a time in the United States, public gatherings were …
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"When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?" Heart Surgeons Respond
… Many of the studies cited were done on MDs referred for evaluation, so a frightening frequency of problems is to … is a time each of us should stop. Most proposals call for testing over some arbitrary age (65, 70). It seems to me … at Columbia Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Genetic Factors in Pancreatitis
… gene but do not have cystic fibrosis — are at higher risk for developing pancreatitis. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here for you. Whether you need a diagnosis, treatment, or a second …
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Mitral Valve Disease
… close to regulate the flow of blood. As the inflow valve for the left ventricle, it closes when the ventricle squeezes … heart to work harder than normal in order to compensate for the reduction in blood flow. Eventually this will cause a … or tricuspid valve disease. In addition to treatment for mitral valve disease, they may require procedures such as …
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