Noticias De Salud Medical Library
| Cancer | Fitness | Kid's Health | Men's Health | Nutrition | Plastic Surgery | Spinal Decompression | Weight Loss | Wellness |
Conditions Cardiac Surgery » Clogged/ Caroted Arteries Current Stories Your Local Doctors
  1. – Angioplasty
  2. – Cardiac Surgeon
  3. – Clogged/ Caroted Arteries
  4. – Congenital Heart Disease
  5. – Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
  6. – Endocarditis
  7. – Heart Transplant
  8. – Ischemic Heart Disease
  9. – Open Heart Surgery
  10. – Valvular Heart Disease
Find Cardiac Surgery Doctors
New York

Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease

Dr. Marianne Legato discusses how she evaluates patients being screened for cardiovascular disease. She says that one of the things she looks for are the signs of early coronary artery disease in men, as well as the unique symptoms in women. Women also experience coronary artery spasm, which does not affect men, that can cause angina even in the presence of non-obstructive coronary disease. They can have clean coronaries and still experience chest pain. (Read more about Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease)

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?)

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?)

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. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)

What is Carotid Stenosis?

Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. (Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?)

HEART VALVE SURGERY STUDY

Would you get heart valve surgery if you didn’t have any symptoms?
New research says many patients with a common heart valve problem should have performed a heart valve surgery.
The study looks at a problem with the mitral valve, which is the heart valve that separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. A condition called mitral valve regurgitation sometimes affects this valve, requiring heart valve surgery. (Read more about HEART VALVE SURGERY STUDY)

CDC STUDY ON HEART DISEASE

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease remains America’s number one killer. The disease continues to devastate as it takes the lives of hundreds of thousands each year. Now, a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control is sending a loud wake-up call to Americans. (Read more about CDC STUDY ON HEART DISEASE)

Valve Replacement Surgery Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Are you or a loved one afflicted by an aneurism? It can create a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for everyone involved because it's so difficult to know when it can turn into a life threatening condition. The difficultly is compounded because traditional surgery may bring several life altering consequences. The Aortic Surgery Program of Columbia University Medical Center offers an innovative valve replacement procedure that can treat the aneurism while preserving your quality of life. Since 2005 the Aortic Program has performed over 60 procedures without fatalities or major complications. Don't settle for anything less than the best, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.


Aortic Arch Surgery NYC, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Valve Replacement Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Are you and your loved ones struggling to find the best and safest way to treat an aneurism? Anyone living with the condition knows the constant stress and anxiety it can place on your life. Don't let the condition turn into a nightmare. At the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart offers an innovative new aortic procedure designed to save patients a lifetime of complications and hassles. If you're interested in the aortic valve replacement procedure in the Manhattan, NYC area, contact the Aortic Surgery Program today.


Cardiac Surgery New York City

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Has your life been seized by an aneurism? It's one of the most stressful conditions to live with because at anytime a rupture can strike causing a nightmare for you and the ones you love. To add to that, many of the traditional surgeries to correct the problem, come with a host of complications of their own. If you're stuck trying to figure out the best treatment plan, Dr. Allan Stewart MD and the team at the CUMC Aortic Surgery Program can help. He specializes in offering the families of the New York City, NY community better and safer heart surgery choices.


Aortic Aneurysm Westchester, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Aortic Surgery Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Are you or someone you love in need of aortic surgery? There are many factors that go into determining the right surgeon and practice for your families needs. At Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart MD uses his expertise in a wide range of aortic conditions to offer safe and innovative procedures to the Manhattan, NYC community. Don't let a condition unnecessarily degrade your quality of life. If you're looking for a way to avoid many of the hassles of traditional aortic repair, contact the Aortic Surgeon Program at Columbia University Medical Center today.


Heart Surgery Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Aortic Aneurysm Repair Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

An aneurysm is probably the most horrifying heart condition that someone can be diagnosed with. No person should have to live through the unimaginable fright of not knowing whether the next thing to make their heart skip a beat will be an aortic rupture. Dr. Allan Stewart, M.D. of Columbia University Medical Center Department of Surgery offers an innovative aortic surgery to the families of Manhattan, NY. Utilizing a revolutionary procedure, Dr. Stewart helps people have comfortable lives after their surgery. If you're looking for a heart surgeon with vision and expertise in the Manhattan community, contact the Columbia University Medical Center Department of Surgery today.


Valve Replacement Surgery Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement NYC, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D. CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
NYC, NY 10032
Call 888-337-9398

Has a recent diagnosis of an aortic aneurism caused stress to you and the ones you love? It's especially tough because many of the treatment options call for several life-changing adjustments. While, without treatment a rupture can occur causing a nightmare for your family. With the help of the Columbia University Medical Center, an aortic aneurism doesn't have to overwhelm you in countless difficult decisions. At the Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart MD offers the New York City, NY community an innovative valve replacement procedure, which can repair the aorta and allowing you to maintain the quality of life you've always enjoyed. Help from the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center is only a phone call away.


Heart Surgery New York City

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Has your life been seized by an aneurism? It's one of the most stressful conditions to live with because at anytime a rupture can strike causing a nightmare for you and the ones you love. To add to that, many of the traditional surgeries to correct the problem, come with a host of complications of their own. If you're stuck trying to figure out the best treatment plan, Dr. Allan Stewart MD and the team at the Aortic Surgery Program can help. He specializes in offering the families of the Manhattan, NYC community better and safer heart surgery choices.


Valve Replacement Surgery Bronx, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Aortic Arch Surgery Queens, New York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Valve Replacement Queens, NY

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

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.


Cardiac Surgery NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Has your life been seized by a cardiac problem? It's one of the most stressful conditions to live with because at anytime a rupture can strike causing a nightmare for you and the ones you love. To add to that, many of the traditional surgeries to correct the problem, come with a host of complications of their own. If you're stuck trying to figure out the best treatment plan, Dr. Allan Stewart MD and the team at CUMC Aortic Surgery Program can help. He specializes in offering the families of the NYC, New York community better and safer heart surgery choices.


Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Allan S. Stewart, M.D. Allan S. Stewart, M.D. CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-337-9398

Has your life been seized by an aneurism? It's one of the most stressful conditions to live with because at anytime a rupture can strike causing a nightmare for you and the ones you love. To add to that, many of the traditional surgeries to correct the problem, come with a host of complications of their own. If you're stuck trying to figure out the best treatment plan, Dr. Allan Stewart MD and the team at the Aortic Surgery Program can help. He specializes in offering the families of the Manhattan, NYC community better and safer heart surgery choices.


Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement Manhattan, NYC

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Considering Aortic surgery? Living with an aneurysm can be extremely taxing for everyone involved. Not knowing when the condition can turn life threatening can be a nightmare for you and the ones you love. Still, the decision to undergo surgery isn't easy. Under traditional methods aortic replacements can mean lifestyle transforming hassles. At the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD offers an innovative valve sparing aortic root replacement procedure, designed to be safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you're searching the Manhattan, NYC community for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical center today.


Valve_Sparing_AorticRoot_Replacement_New_York

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

With advance medical technology, it is possible for those suffering with cardiac complications to get the surgery they need to start living comfortably. If you or a loved one is considering surgery, it is important to find a surgeon with experience you can trust. In New York, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD is one of only a handful of doctors in the world that offers the ground-breaking, valve sparing aortic root replacement procedure as an effective alternative to traditional valve replacement surgery. Having helped many patients improve their health and quality of life for over ten years, Dr. Stewart and his team at the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, offers patients the support they need.


Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement Connecticut

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

If you or a loved has suffered from a previous aneurysm, it can be scary. Getting the right treatment is necessary to effectively help your heart recover. If you're living in Connecticut and looking for a doctor you can trust, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD, the Director of the Aortic Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center, specializes in several complex surgeries including the innovative valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery. Dr. Stewart has performed over sixty of these procedures since 2005 with zero mortalities or serious complications. This ground breaking surgery enables the patient to have improved overall health without the risk of repeat surgeries or becoming dependent on anticoagulant medication for life.


Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement New York City, NY

Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.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 888-337-9398

Are you or someone you love plagued by an aneurism? Searching for better and safer surgical options? Living with an aneurism is nearly like living with a bomb in your chest that can go off at anytime, creating a nightmare for you and your family. Usually this would make the decision to get surgery easy, but nearly every aneurism repair procedure comes with several life altering complications. At the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart MD offers the families of NYC, NY another tool in the fight to take their lives back from this life altering condition. With the valve sparing aortic root replacement procedure patients can retain the same quality of life they enjoyed before this ordeal started.