Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.
Some 80 million Americans suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, according to leading U.S. medical organizations. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that half of women over age 21 in America have spider veins. And the National Women's Health Information Center says varicose veins affect half of those age 50 and older. (Read more about Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.)
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Insurer Takes Step That Could Restrict Vein Surgery
In a controversial move that critics say could eventually have implications for the entire United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) has instituted a new policy that imposes a lengthy certification process on providers of treatments for varicose and spider veins.
The policy also allows only three types of doctor to perform the revolutionary new techniques of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), which are rapidly replacing the older and more painful vein-stripping method. (Ablation is removal of diseased or poorly functioning tissue.) The physicians the insurer would let be paid specialize just in the areas of interventional radiology, vascular surgery and general surgery. Their facilities must be approved by the American College of Radiology or the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. (Read more about Insurer Takes Step That Could Restrict Vein Surgery)
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Expert Commentary: Steven D. Bines M.D. 12/04/2009
There has been a revolution in the treatment of painful varicose veins. Once a procedure done under general anesthetic in a hospital, utilizing multiple large and painful incisions, today it can be performed under local anesthesia in a doctor's office. Part of this revolution has been a change in the type of doctor treating varicose veins. There are two new procedures. The first is called Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) - where a laser is inserted into the diseased vein. The second Evdovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) uses a radio frequency catheter. Both techniques destroy the diseased vein, and blood flow is naturally rerouted. The varicose vein is absorbed back into the body and disappears from view. (Read more about Expert Commentary: Steven D. Bines M.D. 12/04/2009)
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Why Women Live Longer
Across the globe, women still live 5 to 10 years longer than men. Founder of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University explains why 85% of people over 100 years old are women. One large reason is the large advantage women have over men in terms of cardiovascular disease. Women develop symptoms like heart attacks and strokes usually in their 70s and 80s, compared to men who develop them in their 50s and 60s. Doctors long believed the difference was due to estrogen, but studies show that this may not be the case. (Read more about Why Women Live Longer)
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What is an Aneurysm?
WHAT IS AN AORTIC ANEURYSM? With Dr.Sateesh Babu Vascular Associates of Westchester (Read more about What is an Aneurysm?)
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the 6 causes or risk factors behind coronary artery disease. There are two physical risk factors: high blood pressure and size of the waist (or abdominal obesity). There are two chemical risk factors: cholesterol levels in the blood and blood glucose (diabetes). And finally, there are two lifestyle risk factors: smoking and exercise. (Read more about What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?)
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What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster, one of the world's leading cardiologists, discusses the basics of coronary heart disease. Dr. Fuster than describes the symptoms of a heart attack and how to differentiate these symptoms from other conditions. Most importantly, he urges viewers to pay attention to these symptoms and the importance of getting medical treatment as soon as possible, even if one has the least suspicion of a coronary incident. Getting treatment in the first hour or two can minimize damage to heart muscle. (Read more about What is Coronary Artery Disease?)
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What Is The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Disease?
Smoking is one of the very strong risk factors for developing vascular disease. We have seen very young people who smoke develop vascular disease. Normally as our arteries become blocked, it is a part of aging. Most of the patients with vascular disease are in the 60's, 70s and beyond. But one who smokes very heavily, someone who started smoking very early in their teens, one who smokes one or two packs a day regularly... we see that they get vascular disease 10 to 20 years earlier. Some people in their 40s have severe vascular disease. So there is no question that smoking is a strong risk factor. (Read more about What Is The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Disease?)
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
The decision to undergo valve replacement surgery is not an easy one for you or your loved ones. Therefore, it is essential to find a highly qualified surgeon that you can trust. At the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD offers his patients the chance to improve their health and quality of life through effective surgical procedures. His expertise allows for his practice to not only offer successful valve replacement surgery, but also a rare valve sparing aortic root replacement as an option for his patients. This valve sparing procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you're searching the Queens, NY area for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Are you unsure on how to handle an aortic aneurism? Has it caused your family excessive stress and anxiety? It can be a very difficult condition to live with, because at anytime it can turn into a rupture and cause a nightmare for you the ones you love. The conventional treatment methods don't make it any easier, many of them come with several life altering strings attached. For the past decade, Dr. Allan Stewart MD has learned and treated many chronic and acute aortic conditions. Today, at the Columbia University Medical Center he offers an innovative valve replacement surgery, which can allow you to maintain the same quality of life you had before this ordeal began. If you're considering aortic surgery in the Bronx, NY area, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
New York
10032
Call 718-509-9178
It is important to be careful about selecting a highly qualified surgeon who can provide effective treatment for an aortic aneurysm. Dr. Allan Stewart is one such expert in his field, who continues to study aortic arch surgery, as well as advanced circulatory management during complex aortic surgery, in order to always provide his patients with the best treatment available. As the director of the Aortic Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Stewart ensures that his patients receive quality treatment that meets their unique needs. His clinical specialties include complex aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery, and edovascular repair of aortic aneurysms, among other things. If you live in the NYC, New York area and are looking for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 888-238-5041
Are you concerned with the appearance of your legs because you have varicose veins? There are minimally invasive ways to treat your varicose veins with fast and easy procedures. You don’t have to feel self-conscious about the appearance of your legs any longer. Dr. Steven Bines, MD offers a number of safe and effective in-office varicose vein surgical treatments at his Chicago, Illinois office.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Has an aortic aneurysm caused you and the ones you love excessive stress and anxiety? For many it can feel like a time bomb in your chest, because it's so tough to know when it will cause a nightmare for you and the ones you love. The difficulty doesn't end there, many of the treatment options come with several life changing complexities. At the Columbia University Medical Center Dr. Allan Stewart MD understands the distress that families dealing with aortic aneurysm go through. He has spent his education and medical carrier learning and treating many complex problems of the aortic artery. Now, as the director of the Aortic Program he offers aortic arch surgery designed to allow you to maintain the same quality of life you've always enjoyed. Contact his office at the Columbia University Medical Center today for more information.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Has a sudden aortic aneurism afflicted the lives of you and the ones you love? There's nothing easy or simple about heart surgery. Much of the time finding the best treatment can be just as hard to deal with as the condition because many of the treatment options carry restrictions on life after surgery. For the past ten years, Dr. Allan Stewart MD researched and solved a wide range of aortic conditions using the latest minimally-invasive techniques. The Cardiac Division of the Columbia University Medical Center performs over 1600 open-heart procedures, and extends their world-class care to the Brooklyn, NY community.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
New York
10032
Call 718-509-9178
If you or a loved one is living with an aneurysm, you know what frightening it can be. Whether its not know when the conditioning will turn life threatening or finding the best treatment, an aneurysm can cause undue tremendous anxiety for your family. There are many treatments out there, but making the decision is delicate because each comes with life altering consequences. At the Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart MD has spent the last decade learning and treating problems of aortic artery. As the director of the Aortic Program he strives to offer the families of Westchester, NY with the best possible treatment for aortic aneurysm. World-class treatment is only a phone call away. Contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Highly invasive valve replacement surgery does not have to be your only option. Dr. Allan Stewart, MD at the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program offers an innovative procedure, known as valve sparing aortic root replacement. This procedure has already given many people a chance to lead a healthy life, without the hassles that are typical for other forms of valve replacement surgery. At the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Stewart's expertise shines through as this procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable than conventional valve replacement procedures for patients in the long-term. Dr. Stewart welcomes the Brooklyn, NY community to his state-of-the-art practice.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Has an aortic aneurism caused you and the ones you love excessive stress and anxiety? For many it can feel like a time bomb in your chest, because it's so tough to know when it will cause a nightmare for you and the ones you love. The difficulty doesn't end there, many of the treatment options come with several life changing complexities. At the Columbia University Medical Center Dr. Allan Stewart MD understands the distress that families dealing with aortic aneurism go through. He has spent his education and medical carrier learning and treating many complex problems of the aortic artery. Now, as the director of the Aortic Program he offers aortic arch surgery designed to allow you to maintain the same quality of life you've always enjoyed. Contact his office at the Columbia University Medical Center today for more information.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Nothing is more important than your heart. Therefore, you should take special care when selecting a surgeon for your heart. Dr. Allan Stewart, MD is the director of the Aortic Surgery Program at the Columbia University Medical Center, and as such he ensures that his patients receive quality treatment that meets their unique needs. Dr. Stewart%u2019s clinical specialty includes complex aortic arch surgery. Additionally, he is one of the few surgeons in the world who is able to perform valve sparing aortic root replacement, where he is able to repair the aortic root instead of having to transplant one. This particular procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you live in the NYC, New York area and are looking for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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