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Cholesterol Treatment Revelation
If you are on a cholesterol lowering medicine, there is important new information just released. New research shows that along with checking your cholesterol levels, you should be following a blood test detecting inflammation in your body. Statins, the cholesterol lowering medicines, have been shown to decrease the formation of fatty cholesterol plaque that clogs heart arteries, and all the other arteries in the body for that matter. No question, this lowers the risk of heart attack and death.
New research shows that cholesterol lowering drugs not only reduce the fatty plaque in the arteries but also decrease inflammation in the body, and in the blood vessels. This inflammation, left unchecked, works with cholesterol to create heart disease and heart attacks. So, while you check for high cholesterol you should also take a blood test to detect inflammation. These cholesterol lowering drugs Statins, have been shown to lower the risk of heart attack and death by decrease the formation of fatty cholesterol plaque that clogs heart arteries, and all the other arteries in the body for that matter.
But there is a significant bonus one gets when one takes one of these cholesterol lowering medicines. Two new studies in the New England Journal of Medicine show the statins also decrease inflammation in the body, and in the blood vessels. This inflammation, left unchecked, works with cholesterol to create heart disease and heart attacks. But if the blood marker for inflammation, called C-reactive protein, is lowered, which has been shown to be the case with statins, heart attack risk and death risk is reduced, particularly among those who already have had heart attacks.
Dr. Nate Lebowitz, a cardiologist at Englewood Hospital in New Jersey, says, "The C-reactive protein clearly illustrates what we've had an inclination of for some time, that coronary artery disease is an inflammatory disease and possibly an autoimmune disease." Edward Riley had two blocked arteries that were reopened with stents, a high risk patient for heart attack. He's on a statin to reduce his cholesterol, and is getting the anti-inflammatory benefits. "I'm taking lipitor and neospan. All my levels are really down." says Edward.
For Edward, the benefit of reducing inflammation on heart attack and death risk is independent of cholesterol levels, meaning, even if only the inflammation were lowered, and not the cholesterol, his risk would be reduced. But, the studies show if one lowers the LDL, or bad cholesterol to below 70, and if the C - reactive protein is lowered to below 2, one gets the maximum benefit. "Now we know we can take the two pieces of information -the C-reactive protein level and the LDL level- and have far better predictive power of someone's risk level in the next year or two compared to just knowing the LDL level alone." says Dr. Lebowitz.
The authors say it doesn't matter which type of statin medicine or which dose one takes. As long as the patient, in New York and other cities, gets to the goals identified, which are LDL cholesterol below 70 and a C-reactive protein level of below 2. The anti-inflammatory benefits are so significant, these cholesterol lowering medicines are being identified as potential treatments for arthritis, lupus, even multiple sclerosis. So at a time when vioxx and celebrex, traditional anti-inflammatory drugs, are falling out of favor, the anti-inflammatory anti-cholesterol statin medicines are being hailed as having terrific potential, their benefit already proven in cardiovascular disease.
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Vein Treatment Goshen, Orange County, NY
Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call 888-355-0042
Have unsightly varicose and spider veins kept you from showing your legs in the summer or during sports? Varicose veins can be an amazing source of Embarrassment for those advancing in age. Being seen in the face and legs can advance ones appearance past their actual age. The Premier Vein Center of Westchester under the leadership of Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher has been helping people achieve younger and healthier looks by providing great varicose and spider vein treatment. If you are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY, contact PVC of Westchester to schedule an appointment.
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Laser Vein Goshen, Orange County, NY
Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call 888-355-0042
Are you interested in removing your varicose or spider veins? Have you been too embarrassed to show your legs while at the beach or participating in sports? The Premier Vein center of Westchester has been helping people free themselves from the binds of unsightly, embarrassing varicose veins. Under the leadership of Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, PVC provides the latest contemporary including the endovenous laser vein therapy method. If you are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY consider visiting PVC for a consultation.
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Laser Vein Westchester County, New York
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 ready to love your legs? Premier Vein Center of Westchester in Westchester County, New York offers advanced laser treatments for varicose and laser veins. Premier Vein Centers of Westchester is headed by Dr. Arlen Fleisher, a board certified surgeon.
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Aortic Arch Surgery Queens, New York
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 aneurism 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 aneurism 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. |
Carotid Artery Surgery - Westchester
Dr. Sateesh C Babu MD & Dr. Romeo B. Mateo MD FACS
Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 700
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 284-4530
If you need carotid artery surgery, considering having the procedure with the Board Certified Vascular Surgeons at Vascular Associates of Westchester who center their practice around arterial surgery. Vascular Associates offers a range of minimally invasive endovascular procedures for arterial conditions. |
Valve Replacement Surgery Bronx, New York
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
Are you unsure on how to handle an aortic aneurism? Has it caused your family excessive stress and anxiety? It can be a very difficult condition to live with, because at anytime it can turn into a rupture and cause a nightmare for you the ones you love. The conventional treatment methods don't make it any easier, many of them come with several life altering strings attached. For the past decade, Dr. Allan Stewart MD has learned and treated many chronic and acute aortic conditions. Today, at the Columbia University Medical Center he offers an innovative valve replacement surgery, which can allow you to maintain the same quality of life you had before this ordeal began. If you're considering aortic surgery in the Bronx, NY area, contact the Columbia University Medical Center today. |
Varicose Vein Treatment Chicago, Illinois
Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
Are your self-conscious about varicose veins? Varicose veins occur for a variety of health and genetic reasons, and based on the severity of the condition requires different procedures. At the Windy City Vein Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, Steven Bines, MD is a board certified surgeon with over twenty years of experience who offers non-surgical treatments for varicose veins.
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Spider Vein Treatment Near West Side, Chicago
Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
Has the unpleasant sight of spider veins taken over your legs? If rampant spider veins are making you self-conscious, the non-invasive removal treatments offered at the Windy City Vein Center can help. Whether treated for pain, comfort or appearance, Dr. Steven Bines and his medical team can help you gain smoother and healthier looking skin in as little as one hour. Located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago IL, the Windy City Vein Center offers free consultations to those interested in spider vein treatment.
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Varicose Vein Goshen, Orange County, NY
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 varicose veins keeping you from showing your legs off in the summer time and during sports? With the introduction of laser technology to the treatment of varicose veins has greatly simplified the style of treatment allowing patients to have healthier happier legs. Dr. Arlen Fliesher is an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon and phlebologist who is able to treat varicose veins and spider veins. If you are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY call the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester today to schedule an appointment.
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Varicose Vein Treatments Westchester, New York
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.
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Aortic Aneurysm Westchester, New York
Dr. Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
New York
10032
Call 718-509-9178
If you or a loved one is living with an aneurysm, you know what frightening it can be. Whether its not know when the conditioning will turn life threatening or finding the best treatment, an aneurysm 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 aneurysm. World-class treatment is only a phone call away. Contact the Columbia University Medical Center today. |
Cardiac Surgery Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix
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Call 1-888-697-2630
Illness and treatment of the heart is a sensitive thing because the heart is so vital to life. Phoenix, AZ is home to some of the country%u2019s top.
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Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC
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. |
Heart Hospital Manhattan, NYC
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
With something as precious and essential as the heart you need doctors that are as committed to ensuring your cardiac health as you are. As a pillar of the Manhattan, NYC community, the Columbia University Medical Center Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery performs over 1,600 open heart procedures annually. Their team has the experience offer you and your family the highest level of care. |
Vein Surgeon Downtown Chicago, Illinois
Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
The appearance of spider or varicose veins can have serious effects on your self esteem and quality of life. Before, most people either had to live with them or a consult a vein surgeon for an invasive procedure known as vein stripping to get them removed. Today at the Windy City Vein Center, Steven Bines M.D. utilizes a state-of-the-art laser ablation therapy that significantly improves the safety and results of vein removal. With over two decades of medical expertise, he’s happy to bring his vein removal services to the Downtown Chicago, Illinois community.
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Spider Veins Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Stephen Torpy
Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha,
NE
68130
Call 1-402-934-6996
You don’t have to live with spider veins. Get them treated as soon as possible. Dr. Stephen Torpy is a vein surgeon based in Omaha with a 25 year-old practice. His practice, Totally Vein, is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. It offers the VNUS Closure ® procedure, in addition to sclerotherapy, for comprehensive management of vein disease.
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Heart Surgeons Manhattan, NYC
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. |
Emergency Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Downtown Manhattan
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. |
Leg Veins Westchester County, New York
Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, Suite 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call 888-355-0042
Do you have unsightly Leg Veins? Are you experiencing pain from varicose veins? Today there are many simple and easy ways to treat leg veins. Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher is an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon as well as a phlebologist who is able to provide a wide variety of high quality treatments aimed at curing leg vein trouble spots. If you are living in Westchester County, New York contact the Premier Vein Center of Westchester to schedule an appointment.
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Valve Replacement New York, NY
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
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