Five Measures for Preventing 100,000 American Deaths a Year
New research by the Partnership for Prevention suggests that over 100,000 Americans lives could be spared each year by increasing five preventive steps. The report claims that there are serious shortcomings in disease prevention across the US, especially for ethnic minorities. The greatest preventive impact would be 45,000 lives saved from more adults taking a daily low dose of aspirin to prevent heart disease. Smoking cessation would save 42,000 lives. Adults having regular annual cancer screenings would save 14,000 lives a year. For adults aged 50 of over, an annual flu shot would save 12,000 more lives. Additionally, nearly 4,000 lives would be saved by increasing the number of women aged 40 or over who have been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. The report also suggests that 30,000 cases of pelvic inflammatory disease could be prevented if sexually active young women were screened for chlamydial infection in the past year.
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Julie Gerberding claims, "If more people took preventive actions, more illnesses would be avoided, fewer lives would be lost, and there would be more efficient use of our limited health care resources." The report also revealed minorities to be at the greatest risk.
Hispanic smokers are 55 percent less likely to seek professional help for smoking cessation compared to whites, and Asian Americans have the lowest usage rate for the low dose aspirin method of heart disease prevention, as well as breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings. The Partnership for Prevention states that we need to strengthen the US health system by investing more in preventing disease.
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Dr. Pravin M. Shah MD,FACS Arun Goyal MD,FACS
Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
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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
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Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
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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
Experiencing an aortic aneurysm is a scary ordeal for you and your loved ones. The risk of an aortic rupture occurring can be fatal. Emergency Aortic Aneurysm surgery is necessary to target and treat aortic complications. At Columbia University Medical Center, you can trust that you will be getting the best possible care from some of the most trusted surgeons in the country. As a leader in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Alan Stewart, M.D. offers his medical expertise to all families in the Downtown Manhattan area.
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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
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.
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Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
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Dr. Valentin Fuster
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York,
NY
10029
Call 212-241-9628
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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
A healthy heart is essential for proper functioning and general health. If you or a loved one has experienced an aortic aneurysm, you know all too well how scary a situation it could be. If you or a loved one is required to undergo surgery, you want to be treated by qualified surgeons who have the medical skills and experience you can trust. At Columbia University Medical Center, Director of the aortic surgery program, Dr. Allen Stewart, MD works with each patient to better understand their individual needs. Dr. Stewart is considered to be one of the most trusted surgeons in the country as well as a leader in the field of aortic surgery. He offers his unique and valuable service to all families in the Uptown Manhattan area.
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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.
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Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
NYC,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with an aortic root aneurysm? It is a scary condition that could lead to major life style changes. If you or one of your loved ones has suffered the misfortune of being diagnose with this condition, The Aortic Surgery Program, a part of Columbia University Medical Center, is well equipped to support patients and their families as they pass through such trying circumstances.
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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
Your aorta serves a vital role to your body. It is the largest artery in the body and plays a critical role in the circulation of blood flow, transporting oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body. When tears occur in the lining of the aorta they are called as dissections, while weakenings in the aortic wall are called aneurysms. Although both conditions have the potential to be life endangering, they can be effectively treated by the qualified doctors with years of experience. As the Director of the Aortic Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stuart, MD is dedicated to helping those in the New York area treat any aortic related illnesses.
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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
At the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC they attract some of the top cardiac surgeons in the world. As an academic medical facility, they have access to the most advanced equipment, and are innovating new surgical procedures and techniques. The cardiac surgeons at the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CUMC are able to take on some of the most challenging and delicate cases that other facilities can't.
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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
Having an aortic aneurysm can be extremely stressful and sometimes scary. Because symptoms don%u2019t usually appear until the aneurysm becomes sizeable, new risks such as hemorrhaging and rupture can become a factor. Without proper treatment and diagnosis, an aortic aneurysm can be a fatal affliction. When looking for a doctor to properly treat you, it is important to find one that is reliable and dedicated to helping and supporting you before, during and after treatment. With over ten years of specialized practice in aortic illnesses and diseases, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD offers his service to those in the New York, NY area who seek a trustworthy doctor.
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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
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.
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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
Has an aortic aneurysm 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 aneurysm 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.
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Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
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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
If you or a loved one is living with an aneurism, you know what frightening it can be. Whether its not know when the conditioning will turn life threatening or finding the best treatment, an aneurism 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 aneurism. World-class treatment is only a phone call away. Contact the Columbia University Medical Center today.
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Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call 914-949-8346
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