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Cardiology | St. Vincent’s Medical Center | Bridgeport, CT

Posted: Published on November 1st, 2015

Tradition of Innovation With many recognitions including national designations, St. Vincent's cardiac program has a proud tradition of outstanding clinical results and a history of innovation, dating back to its introduction of emergency angioplasty to the area back in 1995. This emergency angioplasty, knows as primary angioplasty for myocardial infarction, or PAMI, subsequently became the standard of care across the nation. How is this relevant to you and your loved ones? It means cutting-edge care close to home. St. Vincent's specialists perform the most advanced procedures typically only found within major academic facilities, while ensuring that each patient receives the individualized care available only in a community-based setting. The result is cutting-edge medicine in a comfortable and healing environment. Many firsts have been recorded in the development of St. Vincent's cardiac care, and currently, we are again on the cutting-edge with our comprehensive atrial fibrillation program, as the only hospital in the tri-state area to have both the "5-box TT Maze" (one of the most effective minimally invasive surgeries to correct Atrial-fibrillation, also called A-fib) and non-surgical treatment modalities for this condition. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of American men and women, and our most serious health risk. … Continue reading →

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Journal of Cardiology – ScienceDirect.com

Posted: Published on November 1st, 2015

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Pediatric Cardiology – Massachusetts General Hospital

Posted: Published on November 1st, 2015

Meet the Team The Pediatric Cardiology Program provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up care for infants, children and adolescents with all types of acquired and congenital cardiac conditions. Our team has particular expertise and achieves excellent outcomes in several areas, including percutaneous transcatheter (minimally invasive) procedures, echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, lipid disorders and adult congenital heart disease. Cardiology services include: Family-Centered Care and the Extensive Resources of Massachusetts General Hospital As a separate but fully integrated part of Massachusetts General Hospitala pioneer and leader in the treatment and research of cardiac diseasePediatric Cardiology offers patients and their families the best of both worlds, including: All of thisand much moreis provided within the family-friendly setting of a pediatric hospital within a hospital. Outpatient services are provided in the beautiful new Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care and many other convenient locations in Massachusetts. Inpatient care is provided in spacious, up-to-date units that were specifically designed to appeal to children and meet the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families. Patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment in Pediatric Cardiology also benefit from having access to all the advanced technologies available at Mass Generaltechnologies that, in some cases, might not otherwise be available … Continue reading →

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Carson Tahoe Health – Carson Tahoe Cardiology

Posted: Published on November 1st, 2015

(775) 445-7650 Carson Tahoe Cardiology (CTC) is comprised of the regions most skilled cardiologists in Carson City, Reno, Yerington, Lake Tahoe,Minden, Gardnerville and Mammoth Lakes. Specializing in both diagnostic and interventional cardiology, our doctors are the leading experts of heart care in Northern Nevada and California. Carson Tahoe Cardiology has six convenient office locations and provides access to the entire Carson Tahoe Health system. With added resources, convenient access, specialty services, and a dedicated network of healthcare professionals, CTC provides the areas best heart and vascular services. CTC clinics in Reno, Stateline, Eastern California, Carson City, Douglas County, Yerington, Mammoth Lakes and rural Nevada are community-based. These clinics are staffed by several board-certified cardiologists, and support servicesand diagnostics treatmentsare performed by the healthcare facility that you trust for your everyday healthcare needs.CTC cardiologistsalso workwith local emergency rooms toprovide continuity of care even in emergency situations. View All Carson Tahoe Cardiologists Carson Tahoe Cardiology Patient Portal CTCs main Carson City location has operating hours of Monday Friday, 8 am 5 pm. Please contact us at (775) 445-7650 for more information regarding all other CTC locations. Read more here: Carson Tahoe Health - Carson Tahoe Cardiology … Continue reading →

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Cardiology Fellowships – Clinical Departments

Posted: Published on November 1st, 2015

Under the direction of Michael L. Craig, M.D., the Division of Cardiologys fellowship programs continue to grow. A position in the program is highly competitive, with over 200 applications annually for the six available slots. Graduates of the three-year General Cardiology Fellowship Program have a greater than 98 percent pass rate on their Cardiology Boards. Upon completion of the program, fellows may opt to continue their education by participating in an interventional or electrophysiology fellowship. The three fellowship programs recently were unconditionally accredited for an additional five years. Michael R. Gold, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division and the Medical University of South Carolinas (MUSC) Heart & Vascular Center, recruited J. Marcus Wharton, M.D., in 2003 to coordinate initiatives in electrophysiology. Under Dr. Whartons leadership, the Electrophysiology Fellowship Program was accredited and accepted its first two fellowsin 2003.Under the leadership of Christopher D. Nielsen, M.D., the Interventional Fellowship Program was accredited and accepted its first two fellows in 2001 and currently accepts three fellows for the year of training. Division faculty members provide extensive teaching services and hold leadership positions across the MUSC campus. Peter C. Gazes, M.D., Distinguished University Professor, serves as Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs for the … Continue reading →

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Stem Cell Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant | Patient

Posted: Published on October 31st, 2015

What is a stem cell transplant? A stem cell transplant may be used so that you can have intensive high-dose chemotherapy (and sometimes radiotherapy) to kill cancerous cells. The chemotherapy is higher than conventional chemotherapy and also kills the stem cells in the bone marrow that would normally make blood cells. Therefore, following the chemotherapy, you are given back (transplanted) stem cells which can then make normal blood cells again. A stem cell transplant is sometimes called a bone marrow transplant. However, stem cells can be obtained from blood as well as from the bone marrow. So, the term stem cell transplant is now used. I've been concerned about lymphoma for two years. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, by stem cells. Bone marrow is the soft sponge-like material in the centre of bones. Large flat bones such as the breastbone (sternum) and pelvis contain the most bone marrow. To make blood cells constantly you need a healthy bone marrow. You also need nutrients from your diet, including iron and some vitamins. Stem cells are immature (primitive) cells. There are two main types in the bone marrow - myeloid and lymphoid stem cells. These derive from even more … Continue reading →

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Stem cell transplant – Canadian Cancer Society

Posted: Published on October 31st, 2015

Stem cell transplant replaces a persons blood-forming (hematopoietic) stem cells. It is used when stem cells or the bone marrow has been damaged by chemotherapy drugs, radiation therapy or disease (such as cancer). The new stem cells make healthy blood cells. Stem cells are young, immature cells. Stem cells mature (through a process called differentiation) to become different types of specialized cells. They can copy (replicate) themselves to replace or rebuild tissues in the body. Some stem cells mature into blood cells. Blood-forming stem cells develop into different types of blood cells in the bone marrow. When blood cells are mature, they move from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. Stem cell transplants use blood-forming stem cells from the bone marrow and blood circulating in the body (peripheral blood) in adults. They may also use blood-forming stem cells from the umbilical cord (the cord that supplies a developing fetus with blood and nutrients). Sometimes a stem cell transplant may be described by the source of the stem cells. Stem cell transplant is also called: There are 3 main types of stem cell transplants. They are described based on who donates the stem cells. Both children and the family have questions … Continue reading →

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EBOPRAS – European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and …

Posted: Published on October 30th, 2015

Welcome to the website of EBOPRAS, which is the working group of the UEMS Section of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. It receives funding (currently five Euros per full member per year) from the various national plastic surgical associations which are affiliated to it through their membership of the UEMS Section. The delegates for EBOPRAS are normally the same as those for the UEMS Section although the rules do permit one of them to be different. The delegate list may be downloaded from this site. Delegates meet twice a year, normally in May & September. EBOPRAS has two sub-committees: The educational committee is responsible for running the European Board examination in plastic surgery held in Europe. A list of all Fellows (these are Specialist Plastic Surgeons, who have additionally passed the EBOPRAS examination) is available on this site. It also supports an annual Plastic Surgery Course aimed at senior trainees in Plastic. It may also endorse other courses. The accreditation committee is involved with training programmes for Plastic Surgery, and produces recommendations as to their composition and duration, with the aim of harmonisation within Europe. It carries out visitations of European training centres to assess their programme and grant recognition … Continue reading →

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How are stem cells used in medicine today? – HowStuffWorks

Posted: Published on October 30th, 2015

From the United States Senate to houses of worship, and even to the satirical television show "South Park," stem cells have been in the spotlight -- though not always in the kindest light. Since early research has focused on the use of embryonic stem cells (cells less than a week old), the very act of extracting these cells has raised a raft of ethical questions for researchers and the medical community at large, with federal funding often hanging in the balance. However, the advances in stem cell research and the subsequent applications to modern medicine can't be ignored. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), stem cells are being considered for a wide variety of medical procedures, ranging from cancer treatment to heart disease and cell-based therapies for tissue replacement. Why? To answer that question, you have to understand what stem cells are. Called "master" cells or "a sort of internal repair system," these remarkable-yet-unspecialized cells are able to divide, seemingly without limits, to help mend or replenish other living cells [sources: Mayo Clinic; NIH]. In short, these cells are the cellular foundation of the entire human body, or literally the body's building blocks. By studying these cells and … Continue reading →

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Sickle Cell Anemia: MedlinePlus – National Library of Medicine

Posted: Published on October 30th, 2015

Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a crescent or sickle. They don't last as long as normal, round red blood cells. This leads to anemia. The sickle cells also get stuck in blood vessels, blocking blood flow. This can cause pain and organ damage. A genetic problem causes sickle cell anemia. People with the disease are born with two sickle cell genes, one from each parent. If you only have one sickle cell gene, it's called sickle cell trait. About 1 in 12 African Americans has sickle cell trait. The most common symptoms are pain and problems from anemia. Anemia can make you feel tired or weak. In addition, you might have shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or coldness in the hands and feet. A blood test can show if you have the trait or anemia. Most states test newborn babies as part of their newborn screening programs. Sickle cell anemia has no widely available cure. Treatments can help relieve symptoms and lessen complications. Researchers are investigating new treatments such as blood and marrow stem cell transplants, gene therapy, and new medicines. NIH: National Heart, … Continue reading →

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