Heart Surgery Bronx, New York City at Columbia University Medical Center Department of Cardiology

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 Bronx, NYC community better and safer heart surgery choices.

Dr. Stewart has spent the last decade learning and solving problems of the aortic tract. If you've looked into aortic surgery you're aware of the strings attached to traditional procedures. The synthetic replacements require patients to take anticoagulants for the rest of their natural lives, while natural replacements deteriorate within 10 years, requiring repeat surgery.

Expertise in all types of acute and chronic aortic problems including:

• Acute Type A and Type B dissection
  
• Ascending aortic and arch aneurysms
  
• Aortic root reconstruction - including homograft procedures, valve sparing root replacement, and mechanical valve conduits

However, the valve replacement procedure isn't for everyone in some cases having a replacement surgery can be beneficial. In those cases the Aortic Surgery Program offers a Darcon replacement graft designed to last at least 10 years. The excellent level of care expected from the Columbia University Medical center extends to the Aortic Surgery Program. Since 1996, 93% of patients and are without complications. And since 2005, the number improves to 100%.

Considering any surgery is far from simple. When coming to the Columbia University Medical, know you're getting the best care around. If you or a loved one is considering heart surgery in the Bronx, NYC community, contact Dr. Stewart today.