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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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What is Carotid Stenosis?
Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. ( Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?)
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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
The staff at the Columbia University Medical Center's Aortic Surgery Program is dedicated to the medical and surgical management of complex aortic conditions. Utilizing procedures such as Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement, Dr. Allan Steward MD, help you get healthier without a lifetime of complications. CUMC have been serving patients in Fairfield, Connecticut and all over the Tri-State area for decades. Successful recovery is a multifaceted process that requires not only effective surgical procedures but a comprehensive recovery and follow up program that accommodates each patients needs. Call CUMC today for more information. |
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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 you concerned with the appearance of your legs because you have varicose veins? There are minimally invasive ways to treat your varicose veins with fast and easy procedures. You don’t have to feel self-conscious about the appearance of your legs any longer. Dr. Steven Bines, MD offers a number of safe and effective in-office varicose vein surgical treatments at his Chicago, Illinois office.
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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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 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.
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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
If you have been suffering from unsightly varicose or spider veins, or are embarrassed to show your legs off due to spider veins, visit the Premier Vein Center of Westchester. The staff under the leadership of Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher PVC has been assisting people%u2019s legs look their best using the latest in phlebological treatments. Advancements in methodology yielded a new simpler form of treatment named sclerotherapy.
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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 a loved one been diagnosed with an aortic root aneurysm? It is a scary condition that could mean major life style changes for you and your family. Receive help and support from the staff at Columbia University Medical Center's Aortic Surgery Program. Under the leadership of Dr. Allan Stewart, the program has maintained its status as a national leader in cardiovascular operations. He and the rest of the staff are dedicated to the medical and surgical management of complex aortic problems. CUMC specializes in performing the David I procedure which is a type of valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery, and has done so with tremendous success since 2005. If you are living in Dover, Delaware with a situation or simply have questions, call today for more information
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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 tired of hiding your legs away due to unsightly varicose veins? Do you want to have beautiful healthy looking legs once again? Varicose and spider veins can be a great source of embarrassment for sufferers and if left neglected can develop in to a more painful condition. Dr. Arlen G. Fleischer has been providing vein removal procedures for many years at the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester County, New York helping people achieve healthy looking legs. Now with advances in methodology, vein removal techniques have simplified to only require a minimal amount of in-office treatment with no down time. If you are in need of vein removal treatment, contact Dr. Fleischer today.
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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
Varicose veins and spider veins can be the source for much embarrassment and restriction especially when playing sports or out on the beach. If neglected varicose veins can lead to conditions that can have negative health effects such as phlebitis which is the accumulation of clotted blood in the varicose vein. Dr. Arlen Fleischer of the Premier Vein Centers of Westchester County, New York is an experienced doctor who has been assisting people overcome their varicose vein issues using the latest in state of the art phlebology treatment.
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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 Closure® 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
Are you or someone you know suffering with painful varicose veins or are unsettled by the appearance of ugly spider veins? If you are in the Downtown Chicago, Illinois area, and are looking for a doctor that can safely treat various venous problems and diseases and provide you with the most aesthetically pleasing results, Dr. Steven Bines MD can help you. At Windy City Vein Center, Board certified Dr. Bines offers patients top of the line vein treatment procedures in a safe and friendly environment.
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 Dr. Sattesh Babu
Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 700
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 284-4530
Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques.
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 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.
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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 facial spider veins marring your complexion? If facial spider veins are making you feel self-conscious, there are safe, effective and affordable treatment options for facial spider veins. Steven Bines M.D. can help. As the founder of the Windy City Vein Center, he offers the people in the Downtown Chicago the latest state-of-the-art procedures. Using laser technology, Dr. Bines heals the signs of inflamed veins. Are you ready to take back your face from unsightly spider veins? Contact the Windy City Vein Center today for more information.
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 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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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 overwhelmed you or the ones you love? It can trigger tremendous stress for everyone involved because at any time a rupture can cause a nightmare for your family. Almost as difficult as living with the condition is finding treatment. Many of the prevalent surgeries can bring a lifetime strings, never really freeing you from health issues. At CUMC Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart MD, leads a multidisciplinary group with expertise in all types of acute and chronic aortic problems. As the national leader of the innovative aortic root replacement procedure, the CUMC Aortic Surgery Program can save you a lifetime of complications and compromises. Live without loosing your live. Those in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area contact the Aortic Surgery Program 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 you self conscious about spider veins? Do you avoid wearing shorts in the summer? Have you given up on the beach altogether? Don’t confine yourself because of spider veins. In Chicago Illinois, Steven Bines,MD is a board certified surgeon who offers several safe, effective, and non-surgical treatments for spider veins.
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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 being ashamed of your legs due to unattractive varicose veins? The Premier Vein Center of Westchester has been assisting people get rid of their varicose veins and giving them beautiful healthy looking legs. Under the leadership of Dr. Arlen G. Fleisher, the PVC is able to offer the latest in laser varicose vein treatment. If you are interested in receiving varicose treatment and are living in Goshen, Orange County, NY, call today to make an appointment.
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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
The decision to undergo valve replacement surgery is not an easy one for you or your loved ones. Therefore, it is essential to find a highly qualified surgeon that you can trust. At the Columbia University Medical Center Aortic Surgery Program, Dr. Allan Stewart, MD offers his patients the chance to improve their health and quality of life through effective surgical procedures. His expertise allows for his practice to not only offer successful valve replacement surgery, but also a rare valve sparing aortic root replacement as an option for his patients. This valve sparing procedure is designed to be both safer and more comfortable for patients in the long-term. If you're searching the Queens, NY area for an experienced and visionary aortic surgeon, contact the Columbia University Medical Center 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 visible facial veins causing you to feel a lack of self-confidence, and thereby decreasing your overall quality of life? If you are tired of being subjected to seeing your veins every morning when you look in the mirror, you are not alone. Many Americans have undergone facial spider vein treatment and received the promising results they've always dreamed of. At Windy City Vein Center, easily accessible to all Chicago, Illinois residents, Dr. Steven Bines MD has the skill and technology to safely and effectively reduce and even eliminate the appearance of facial spider veins.<
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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
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. |
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