Aortic Arch Surgery Queens, New York at C.U.M.C. Aortic Surgery Program

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.

Those who've researched aortic surgeries are aware of the compromises and complexities that they can bring to your life. Synthetic substitute procedures require patients to take anticoagulants for the rest of their lives. There natural counterparts degrade over time entailing patients to have more surgery within ten years. The aortic arch procedure used by Dr. Stewart allows him to repair the aortic artery, sparing you from those lifestyle adjustments. Since 2005, the Aortic Surgery Program has performed over 60 of these procedures without any mortalities or serious complications.

Why choose the Columbia University Medical Center? You're getting a world-class cardiac clinic, which has been in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals" for the past 7 years. The multidisciplinary group has expertise in a wide range of chronic and acute aortic conditions, and strives to bring cutting-edge medical technology to the Queen, NY community. Considering any surgery is a difficult and complex decision. With Dr. Allan Stewart and the Aortic Surgery Program on your side, you can make the best decision for your health and well-being. If you're considering aortic arch surgery in the Queens, NY area, contact Columbia University Medical Center today.

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