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Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.
Some 80 million Americans suffer from varicose veins or spider veins, according to leading U.S. medical organizations. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that half of women over age 21 in America have spider veins. And the National Women's Health Information Center says varicose veins affect half of those age 50 and older. ( Read more about Epidemic of Varicose and Spider Veins Sweeping U.S.)
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Insurer Takes Step That Could Restrict Vein Surgery
In a controversial move that critics say could eventually have implications for the entire United States, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) has instituted a new policy that imposes a lengthy certification process on providers of treatments for varicose and spider veins.
The policy also allows only three types of doctor to perform the revolutionary new techniques of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), which are rapidly replacing the older and more painful vein-stripping method. (Ablation is removal of diseased or poorly functioning tissue.) The physicians the insurer would let be paid specialize just in the areas of interventional radiology, vascular surgery and general surgery. Their facilities must be approved by the American College of Radiology or the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. ( Read more about Insurer Takes Step That Could Restrict Vein Surgery)
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Expert Commentary: Steven D. Bines M.D. 12/04/2009
There has been a revolution in the treatment of painful varicose veins. Once a procedure done under general anesthetic in a hospital, utilizing multiple large and painful incisions, today it can be performed under local anesthesia in a doctor's office. Part of this revolution has been a change in the type of doctor treating varicose veins. There are two new procedures. The first is called Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) - where a laser is inserted into the diseased vein. The second Evdovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) uses a radio frequency catheter. Both techniques destroy the diseased vein, and blood flow is naturally rerouted. The varicose vein is absorbed back into the body and disappears from view. ( Read more about Expert Commentary: Steven D. Bines M.D. 12/04/2009)
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Why Women Live Longer
Across the globe, women still live 5 to 10 years longer than men. Founder of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University explains why 85% of people over 100 years old are women. One large reason is the large advantage women have over men in terms of cardiovascular disease. Women develop symptoms like heart attacks and strokes usually in their 70s and 80s, compared to men who develop them in their 50s and 60s. Doctors long believed the difference was due to estrogen, but studies show that this may not be the case. ( Read more about Why Women Live Longer)
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What is an Aneurysm?
WHAT IS AN AORTIC ANEURYSM? With Dr.Sateesh Babu Vascular Associates of Westchester ( Read more about What is an Aneurysm?)
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. ( Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the 6 causes or risk factors behind coronary artery disease. There are two physical risk factors: high blood pressure and size of the waist (or abdominal obesity). There are two chemical risk factors: cholesterol levels in the blood and blood glucose (diabetes). And finally, there are two lifestyle risk factors: smoking and exercise. ( Read more about What Are the Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?)
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What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster, one of the world's leading cardiologists, discusses the basics of coronary heart disease. Dr. Fuster than describes the symptoms of a heart attack and how to differentiate these symptoms from other conditions. Most importantly, he urges viewers to pay attention to these symptoms and the importance of getting medical treatment as soon as possible, even if one has the least suspicion of a coronary incident. Getting treatment in the first hour or two can minimize damage to heart muscle. ( Read more about What is Coronary Artery Disease?)
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What Is The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Disease?
Smoking is one of the very strong risk factors for developing vascular disease. We have seen very young people who smoke develop vascular disease. Normally as our arteries become blocked, it is a part of aging. Most of the patients with vascular disease are in the 60's, 70s and beyond. But one who smokes very heavily, someone who started smoking very early in their teens, one who smokes one or two packs a day regularly... we see that they get vascular disease 10 to 20 years earlier. Some people in their 40s have severe vascular disease. So there is no question that smoking is a strong risk factor. ( Read more about What Is The Impact of Smoking on Vascular Disease?)
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower extremities. That is what we mean by peripheral arteries -- leg arteries blocked by hardening of the arteries, buildup of cholesterol, plaque and calcium. This in part is a process of aging, but certainly also brought on by smoking. Diabetes is another risk factor, as is hypertension. ( Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)
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Dr. Stephen Torpy
Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha,
NE
68130
Call: 1-402-934-6996
Suffering from varicose veins? Let Dr. Stephen Torpy take a look at them. Omaha-based Dr. Torpy Omaha. has practiced vein surgery for over 25 years. His practice is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. Board certified Dr. Torpy has performed over 1000 VNUS ClosureŽ procedures.
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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 suffering from the effects of varicose spider veins? Such veins are often a source of embarrassment for sufferers who enjoy being active. For those suffering there is a safe and effective method for removing unsightly spider veins, it is called Sclerotherapy. It involves the injection of a sclersant to collapse the veins to be reabsorbed into the body. Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher provides this treatment along with many other treatments aimed at giving the patient beautiful healthy legs.
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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 want to wear shorts to play tennis or golf? Are you tired of not being able to wear stylish dresses and skirts that show off your legs? Spider Veins are a common condition that is a cosmetic burden for many. They are dilated blood vessels near the surface of the skin that is commonly seen in the different areas of the face and legs. Dr. Arlen G. Fleischer is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon as well as phlebologist. He along with the staff at the Premier Vein Center of Westchester County, New York have been helping people treat their spider veins with the latest treatments available.
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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 has suffered from a previous aneurysm, it can be scary. Getting the right treatment is necessary to effectively help your heart recover. If you're living in Connecticut and looking for a doctor you can trust, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD, the Director of the Aortic Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center, specializes in several complex surgeries including the innovative valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery. Dr. Stewart has performed over sixty of these procedures since 2005 with zero mortalities or serious complications. This ground breaking surgery enables the patient to have improved overall health without the risk of repeat surgeries or becoming dependent on anticoagulant medication for life. |
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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 dissatisfied with your legs? Do you have varicose or spider veins that make you self conscious. At Premier Vein Center of Westchester they offer advanced treatment options for varicose and spider veins including Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Laser Treatment. This vein clinic is headed by Dr. Arlen Fleisher in Westchester, New York who is a board certified and experienced surgeon. In consultation, Dr. Fleisher can review your condition and find the treatment that fits your needs.
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Pravin M. Shah MD,FACS Arun Goyal MD,FACS
Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call: (888) 547-1437
Thinking of laser vein therapy for your spider veins? The Atrium Laser Vein Center in Westchester offers treatments for vein problems. It's Board Certified Surgeons specialize in non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures.
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call: 312-942-8346
If unsightly spider veins are keeping you from wearing shorts or going to the beach this summer you are not alone. Nearly 50% of women become afflicted with spider veins by the time they are 50 years old. Spider veins can be brought on by hormonal issues, weight increases or genetic factors. Fortunately, Steven Bines, MD of the Windy City Vein Center in Chicago, Illinois is one of the leading spider vein clinics for treatment of this condition.
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call: 312-942-8346
Varicose and spider veins can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but advances over the past several years have made treatment easier and more convenient than ever. Whether for appearance, pain or just peace of mind, Dr. Steven Bines of the Windy City Vein Center uses vein treatment to help you get healthier, clearer skin within an hour. The Windy City Vein Center is located in Near West Side Chicago.
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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
Columbia University Medical Center's Aortic Surgery Program has a multidisciplinary staff ready to address a wide variety of heart complications. The Director of the program, Allan S. Stewart MD, is one of a select group of doctors with specialized experience in performing Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement surgery. Since 2005 he has performed over 60 Root Sparing procedures. Successfully treating a heart conditions takes a mix of effective surgery and a comprehensive follow up. CUMC's Aortic Surgery Program has been serving residents of Boston, Massachusetts for many years. Don't hesitate to call today. |
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Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call: 888-355-0042
Spider veins for many have proven to be a cosmetic issue that prevents people from baring their legs in the summer time or during sports. Traditionally spider vein removal treatment would involve a complicated procedure that would require up to several weeks of downtime. Now with the use of sclerotherapy removal treatment takes (depending on how severe the situation) a series of in- office injections with no down time associated. Dr. Arlen Fleisher the head doctor at the Premier Vein Center of Westchester is a skilled phlebologist and is able to provide you with the treatment you need. If you are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY call today for more information.
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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 suffering from an aortic aneurysm, you know far too well the feelings anxiety and stress that accompany the news. When seeking care, it's important to turn to a facility with a reputation for excellence. The Cardiac Surgery Department at New York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia University Medical Center is considered to be among the finest in the world, and is the only program in the tri-state area since 2007 to make US News and World Report's Top Ten List. The Aortic Surgery Program, which is part of the Cardiac Surgery Division, offers specialized care in the treatment of aortic aneurysms. |
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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. Stephen Torpy
Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha,
NE
68130
Call: 1-402-934-6996
Is vein surgery in your future? Get rid of your varicose veins or spider veins with Dr. Stephen Torpy in Omaha. His practice is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. Be it the VNUS Closure or sclerotherapy, Dr. Torpy can do it for you.
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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 bothered by spider veins? Do they make you self-conscious about your appearance or ashamed to show your legs? At Premier Vein Centers of Westchester in Hartsdale, NY they offer advanced treatments for spider veins, including Sclerotherapy treatments. Patients from all over Westchester County, New York travel to receive treatment at Premier Vein Centers of Westchester.
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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
Have you or someone you loved been plagued with an aneurism? It can such a draining condition because it's tough to know where and when a rupture will strike. Surgery can help, but many procedures come with a lifetime of complications and hassles. With the Columbia University Medical Center by your side you don't have to worry about finding excellent and innovative care. As the director of aortic surgery program, Dr. Allan Stewart MD has spent the last decade learning and solving aortic conditions and problems. If you're considering aortic arch surgery, don't settle for anything less than the world renowned Columbia University Medical Center. |
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call: 312-942-8346
Nearly half the adult population in the United States suffers from some form of venous disease, but having varicose veins can still make you uncomfortable or embarrassed to show your legs. If you tired of living with unsightly varicose veins, Dr. Steven Bines at the Windy City Vein Center can help. With over two decades of medical experience, he’s a firm believer in the ability of laser treatments to help patients get clearer and smoother looking skin. Located in Near West Side, Chicago, the Windy City Vein Center offers many advanced varicose vein treatment options.
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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.
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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
Are you or someone you love in need of aortic surgery? There are many factors that go into determining the right surgeon and practice for your families needs. At Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Allan Stewart MD uses his expertise in a wide range of aortic conditions to offer safe and innovative procedures to the Manhattan, NYC community. Don't let a condition unnecessarily degrade your quality of life. If you're looking for a way to avoid many of the hassles of traditional aortic repair, contact the Aortic Surgeon Program at Columbia University Medical Center today. |
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Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, MD, FACS
Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call: 888-355-0042
Are you tired of seeing your beauty hindered by unsightly spider veins? For many, spider veins have presented cosmetic issues preventing them from being able to feel comfortable in their own skin. If you have been suffering from spider veins, the professionals at the Premier Vein Center of Westchester have been providing spider vein treatment for those who want healthier, more beautiful legs. Dr. Arlen Fleisher is an expert of the cardiovascular system and an experienced phlebologist. If you are in need of spider vein treatment, receive it from the best. For service to Goshen, Orange County, NY, call today.
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call: 312-942-8346
Are unattractive varicose or spider veins making you hesitant to wear shorts or go swimming? Thanks to advances in the minimally-invasive treatment of unsightly vein protrusions, the specialists at the Windy City Vein Center can heal and remove them utilizing a state-of-the-art, virtually painless technology. With the leadership and experience provided by Steven Bines M.D., the vein removal procedures offered at the Windy City Center have shown an over 95% rate of success. If you looking for a first-rate vein surgeon in the Chicago, Illinois contact Dr. Bines.
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