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In recognition of American Heart Health Month, cardiologist Duane Bryan, MD, FACC shares important information about reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
NYACK, N.Y., February 8, 2024 ― One person dies every 33 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease. Heart disease, which refers to several types of heart conditions, is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
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On December 4, 2022, Gary Haley was home after a physically demanding day at work at Cushman & Wakefield/UBS, where he is an engineer. He was about to start decorating the house for Christmas when he realized something was wrong.
In the past, patients having colorectal surgery required an operation with large incisions, called open surgery. Today, colorectal surgeons perform many procedures using minimally invasive techniques. “This means smaller incisions, faster recovery, with less pain and less need for opioid painkillers,” said Ziad N. Kronfol, M.D., a colorectal surgeon with Highland Surgical Associates and Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. Nearly 795,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke each year.
A stroke is a medical emergency. It can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. During a stroke, every minute counts. ‘The faster a person having a stroke gets to the Stroke Center, the faster we can intervene to save the brain and the person’s quality of life,” said Andrew Erian, MD, Director of Stroke at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and Highland Medical, P.C.