Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.

Allan S. Stewart, M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester, NY

CUMC Aortic Surgery Program

Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City, NY 10032
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CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
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2010-09-08 - Allan Stewart, M.D. on Organ Fat Accumulation and Health

This is an interesting study that illustrates our somewhat primitive understanding of fat collection. It is generally accepted that heavier people will not live as long as a lean population. However, this study demonstrates that body mass index, meaning the visual effects of obesity, the larger size or the fat around the abdomen is not a good predictor of who will suffer a cardiac death. This study shows that an MRI can show that fat around the heart may be present in a leaner individual. And that fat around the heart is a better predictor of early death from heart failure or heart attack. (Read More)

2010-09-02 - Allan Stewart, M.D. on Healthy Activity and Cardiovascular Health

This is yet another study that solidifies the importance of exercise, in all ages, especially in the aged population -- as in this group study that looked at sixty-five to eighty-five years olds. Clearly there is an massive increased risk of mortality in those who are lead a sedentary life versus those who walk. Moreover, casual walking is not viewed upon as enough in this study. (Read More)