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Female Hormones And Vascular Disease

There’s good news and bad news surrounding birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy. While one new study reinforces previous findings that estrogen and progesterone hormones together increase blood clot risk, another shows birth control pills actually reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.


A study earlier this month in the journal of the American Medical Association showed that women who take the hormone therapy estrogen and progesterone have double the risk for blood clots in the veins. But the new research shows in the arteries, birth control pills can prevent blockages.


I am very well aware of the risks. There are no risk factors in my family in terms of stroke or blood clots. My mom lived until almost 90. Barbara Isaac is a nurse and made an educated decision to continue to use hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, in spite of the now well-documented risks. But she is slowly having her dose lowered as time goes on. Probably in the next couple of years go off them. "Hopefully hot flashes won’t return and that my bone density won’t suffer terribly", says Barbara.


New research recently released shows certain types of hrt can double a postmenopausal woman’s chances of developing blood clots in the leg veins, which can break off, travel to the lungs, and potentially kill. The findings continue the stream of bad news about estrogen which has led to a sharp drop in the sales of hormone replacement therapy. The blood clot risk was nearly four times higher in overweight women, and more than five times higher in obese women.


But other research just presented shows birth control pills reduce the risk of heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure, strokes, and high cholesterol diseases of the arteries, not veins. The pill reduced the need for surgical procedures, including bypass surgery and angiograms significantly. The difference between the pill and HRT probably has to do with the fact that different types of estrogen are used. Still, experts say, "if you’re considering hormones of any type, use caution".


 The researchers say the findings suggest that overweight or older women who use oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy should be vigilant about looking for the signs and symptoms of blood clots, which include pain and swelling in the leg. Nanette Santoro, Director of Reproductive Endocrinology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, says, "People who have family histories with many family members or one than one family member whose been affected by a clot with no reason, those people should be tested. They are they group that have the excessive amount of risk for which these hormones aren’t safe". A separate study found no increased clot risk among women taking estrogen only pills.

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 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.



Varicose Vein Treatments Westchester, New York

Dr. Pravin M. Shah, MD, FACS & Dr. Arun Goyal Dr. Pravin M. Shah, MD, FACS & Dr. Arun Goyal Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Call (888) 547-1437

Don't want to go swimming or wear a short dress? If you are suffering from varicose veins get treatment at the Atrium Laser Vein Center in Westchester to remove unsightly marks. A team of Board Certified Vascular Surgeons make up the practice, with Dr. Shah and Dr. Goyal performing the varicose vein surgeries.


Laser Spider Vein Removal Near West Side, Chicago

 Steven Bines, MD Steven Bines, MD Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Call 312-942-8346

Tired or seeing irritating spider or varicose veins popping up under your skin? At the Windy City Vein Center, Dr. Steven Bines utilizes a new laser spider vein removal procedure. Whether treated for pain reduction, comfort or just peace of mind, Dr. Bines makes it his priority to give you an aesthetically pleasing result. Located in Near West Side, Chicago, the Windy City Vein Center offers free consultations to those interested in vein removal.


Doctor Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher Dr. Arlen Fleisher Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 914-949-8346

At the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester each patient is treated as an individual with specific medical needs. We firmly believe in efficiency and appropriateness of care with the highest regard for the quality of each life.


Varicose Vein Surgery Bronx

Dr. Arlen Fleisher Dr. Arlen Fleisher Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
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If you are suffering from ugly, swollen varicose veins and are looking for effective Varicose Vein Surgery to eliminate their globular and bluish look throughout the skin, turn to the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester. This state of the art facility is located in the Bronx and is led by nationally renowned surgeon Dr. Arlen Fleisher. Dr. Fleisher has years of experience in giving successful Varicose Vein Surgery to a growing number of satisfied patients.


Varicose Veins Westchester County, New York

Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, Suite 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 888-355-0042

Are you embarrassed to show your legs off in public due to Varicose Veins? Are your legs painful and unable to perform as well as they used to? Varicose veins can be the cause not only embarrassment but also a decline in functionality leaving legs feeling full and tired sooner. Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher is an expert on the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. He has been helping people achieve healthier looking legs with the state of the art treatments provided at the Premier Vein Center of Westchester County, New York. If you are in need of varicose vein treatment, contact them today to make an appointment.


Vein Surgeon Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Stephen Torpy Dr. Stephen Torpy Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68130
Call 1-402-934-6996

Dr. Stephen Torpy is a vein surgeon based in Omaha. His practice is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. Board certified Dr. Torpy has practiced vein surgery for over 25 years. He has performed over 1000 VNUS Closure® procedures.


Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 718-690-7415

The Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC is ranked among the best in the world. They are known for their innovative research, and also for the creation of new, minimally invasive surgical techniques. They perform over 1,600 open heart surgeries annually.



Spider Vein Therapy Near West Side, Chicago

 Steven Bines, MD Steven Bines, MD Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Call 312-942-8346

Has incessant spider veins taken over your arms and legs? Do you find yourself struggling to hide or cover up their appearance? More than half the adult population suffers from some form of venous disease. At the Windy City Vein Center, Dr. Steven Bines offers patients a variety of spider vein therapy options. These minimally-invasive procedures are among the safest and most effective choices for vein removal and reduction. Whether treated for pain, comfort or peace of mind, Dr. Bines will do his best to give you a pleasing aesthetic result. The Windy City Vein Center is located in Near West Side, Chicago. 


Dr. Valentin Fuster Dr. Valentin Fuster Mt. Sinai Medical Center
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029
Call 212-241-9628

The director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital, Valentín Fuster calls his book "The Heart Manual, My Scientific Advice for Eating Better, Feeling Better, and Living a Stress-Free Life Now." In this essential, gimmick-free guide, the renowned cardiologist whose clients have ranged from Bill Clinton to Ted Kennedy, from Henry Kissinger to the Bush family, offers easy to read and follow advice to help you achieve TOTAL health, both physical and mental. The Heart Manual belongs in every home health library -- right next to "You: The Owner's Manual by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz."


Women's Health Care Carson City, Nevada

Dr. Frank Shallenberger Dr. Frank Shallenberger Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City, NV 89703
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Maintaining health is different for a woman than for a man and requires a special approach. The Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City offers many services designed specifically for women's health like hormone replacement replacement and biofeedback.



Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Westchester, New York

Dr. Carlos Tulla, M.D. Dr. Carlos Tulla, M.D. Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call 914-787-4723

Hundreds of thousands of women must have hysterectomies each year, and a significant percentage of those are a result of uterine fibroids, benign tumors that often occur in the wall of the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pain and even infertility and miscarriage.  Hysterectomy is a drastic measure that removes a woman’s ability to grow a life, but what else can be done?  Up until recently, there was little that medicine could offer outside of this irreversible surgery, but with modern technology and a procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), you have another option.  Lawrence Hospital Center in Westchester, New York gives women with fibroids a choice.



What is an Aneurysm

Dr. Sattesh Babu Dr. Sattesh Babu Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 700
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 284-4530

The term, aneurysm actually means the dilation of a segment of an artery. It is a gradual process that occurs primarily in elderly people. It doesn't really occur in young people. It's primarily an aspect of aging as well as something else that makes our arteries weak. Essentially our arteries are tube-like structures. Arteries are like pipes that carry blood to various parts of the body. The pipe becomes like a balloon because the artery weakens. This is an aneurysm .Naturally when something becomes like a balloon over the years, it becomes weaker and weaker. Eventually it can rupture. If it ruptures it is fatal. There is no chance of survival. So that is the reason why an aneurysm should be detected before the catastrophe happens. So that we can treat it.


Headaches Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens Pamela Owens At The Beach Chiropractic
6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Call 910-575-2225

Are you suffering from constant headaches? Do you have trouble thinking because your head is pounding? If so, get the treatment you need from Dr. Pamela Owens of At The Beach Chiropractic. She is a board certified chiropractor who has years of experience using non-invasive homeopathic techniques to relieve your pain. At The Beach Chiropractic has helped the people of Brunswick County, NC get the quality care for which they were searching.


Aorta 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
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 718-509-9178

Have you or a loved been diagnosed with an aneurysm? It's a scary condition that could mean major life style changes for you and your family. At the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center Department of Surgery Dr. Allan Stewart, M.D. is here to help those struggling with this serious condition lead normal and comfortable lives. He offers an innovative aortic replacement alternative that avoids many of the hassles of traditional aortic surgery. If you're searching for a dedicated and experienced heart surgeon in the Manhattan, NYC area, contact Columbia Medical Center today.



Varicose Veins Goshen, Orange County, NY

Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen, NY 10924
Call 888-355-0042

Are you suffering from unsightly varicose veins? Are you tired of not being able to show your off your legs? Dr. Arlen Fleisher of the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester has been helping people achieve healthier looking legs using state of the art treatments. Dr. Fleisher is an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon and phlebologist who has ample experience treating varicose and spider veins. If you are interested in varicose vein treatment and are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY, call today to make an appointment.


Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Westchester, New York

Dr. Sateesh C Babu MD, FACS,  Romeo B. Mateo Dr. Arun Goyal MD FACS Dr. Sateesh C Babu MD, FACS, Romeo B. Mateo Dr. Arun Goyal MD FACS Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 700
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 284-4530

Vascular Associates offers minimally invasive endovascular treatment for aortic aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, peripheral arterial disease and renal artery disease. The board certified vascular surgeons are experts in the treatment of aneurysms.


Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement Greenwich 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 718-509-9178

Experience plays a key role in successful Surgery. Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement surgery is a recent procedure aimed at treating aortic root complications. As the director CUMC's Aortic Surgery Program Allan S. Stewart MD has performed over 60 Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement procedures since 2005 with zero mortalities and no serious complications. Located in the heart of NYC, CUMC has served residents of Greenwich Connecticut for years. Don't hesitate to call today for more information.



Bypass Surgery Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 718-690-7415

The Heart Surgeons at Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery are ranked among the best in the world. At the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CUMC, in Manhattan, NYC they perform over 1,600 procedures each year and are continuously developing new and innovative surgical procedures -- especially in the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Their pioneering work in cardiac surgery is grounded in CUMC's tradition of attention to patients care, and focus on post-operative rehabilitation.



Vein Surgery Westchester County, New York

Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, Suite 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call 888-355-0042

Are you in need of vein surgery? Are varicose veins preventing you from looking and feeling your best? Today there are simple surgical methods to curing your legs of unsightly varicose veins. Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon and phlebolgist who specializes in the treatment and removal of varicose and spider veins. Vein Surgery can be performed to treat large varicose veins without keeping the patient from work or normal activity. Dr. Fleisher%u2019s practice the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester has assisted many Westchester County, New York residents achieve healthier looking legs and can help you. Call today to schedule a consultation.