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Can Data Help You Find the Best Heart Surgeon?

… portions of the heart, bypass blocked coronary arteries with graft surgery, and transplant new hearts into patients … National Database to track quality improvement and safety for their patients. The database is considered the gold standard in cardiac outcomes …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Surgery & Postoperative Care

… as you regain consciousness after the transplant operation is over? Even though the waiting period can be long and you … be rushing to the hospital, then rushing to get prepared for surgery. What to Expect Before Your Surgery When you … and on your way to surgery. After you are finished with the admitting process, you will be seen by a physician …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:38

When to Consider Aortic Surgery

… Surgery for aortic aneurysms may be done on an emergency basis, or if … being seen in a Center of Excellence early in the process is that it begins a relationship with your medical/surgical team. Emergencies occur when an …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 12:03

Arresting Secondary Cancers to the Abdominal Wall

… Cancer that spreads to the lining of the abdominal wall is typically lethal within six months. However many patients with this diagnosis are living longer with advanced … have found 40 percent survival rates at five years for patients with metastatic colon cancer and median survival …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:05

Central Hypoventilation Syndrome

… What is central hypoventilation syndrome? Central hypoventilation … It is estimated that 1 in 200,000 infants are born with the genetic mutation that causes congenital central … central hypoventilation syndrome. What is the treatment for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome? The …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:59

Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias

… An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. There are several types of … they have on the heart's rhythm. An arrhythmia may happen for different reasons: The heartbeat may begin in a part of … in the heart's electrical impulses in patients with AF cause blood to be pumped improperly, resulting in …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:17

What to Expect at a Psychosocial Oncology Appointment

… How to Prepare for a Psychosocial Oncology Appointment | What to Expect … Oncology Appointment While many patients consult with our psychiatrist in an outpatient setting, the first … with the Pancreas Center psychosocial oncologist is for you and your loved ones to pay attention to any …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

The Current Approach to Lymphatic Malformations

… Hospital has one of the top programs in the nation for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vascular … heads up the surgical team. The Vascular Anomalies Group is led by Dr. Maria Garzon of Pediatric Dermatology and Dr. … to patients with lymphatic malformations. “Dr. Wu and I developed this group to provide timely consultation and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Esophageal Cancer

… cancer include: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is the most common symptom of esophageal cancer. It doesn't … lacking in vitamins A, C and B-1 (riboflavin). People with low levels of the mineral selenium have a higher risk of … cancer. A genetic defect appears to be responsible for both tylosis and the associated cancer. Diagnosis …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:52

Six year-old Heart Patient Does Mini-Triathlon

… NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the largest referral center in New York for infants with congenital heart disease, with the highest … surgery for some children,” says Dr. Bacha. “This Stage I hybrid procedure is pared down and does not require a …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Radioactive Iodine

… uses iodine from the diet to make thyroid hormone and is one of the few organs that will take up iodine. … form of iodine that can be used to either scan or ablate (i.e. destroy) thyroid cells. Radioactive iodine has been used … doses of radioactive iodine are not at increased risk for thyroid cancer or any other type of cancer. RAI Scanning …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:58

What We’re Reading: 09/06/19

… may lead to permanent vascular damage. “If the blood flow is decreasing, so is the flow of oxygen,” said Dr. Lori Shah … middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find comfort in this … loss surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity. A new observational study published in …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 14:21

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) may be one of the most common health problems you’ve never heard of

… Surgery and Endovascular Interventions , explains that PAD is significantly underdiagnosed, despite a steady increase in … If you or a loved one has any of the risk factors for PAD, here is what you need to know. What causes PAD? PAD … organs in the body, including the heart and brain. People with PAD have a 40% increased risk of having a heart attack …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Advances in Managing Aortic Disease

… University Medical Center. The Aortic Program , which is growing rapidly, completed nearly 200 operations in the … now offers a catheter-based, minimally invasive approach for various aortic diseases. Team members also collaborate with referring physicians in order to optimize the follow-up …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:04

Comprehensive Surgical Services

… Breast Cancer The Department of Surgery is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. … surgical resection of tissue. We offer ductal lavage for women at high risk for breast cancer. Breast conservation … and 83 percent of those treated for breast cancer leave with their own breast intact, or a newly reconstructed breast …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08