CardiologÃÂÂa recibe la beca de formación ACHA Actelion
Las Divisiones de CardiologÃÂÂa (Medicina y PediatrÃÂÂa) han sido elegidas para recibir un Premio/Subvención de Capacitación Actelion de la Asociación Nacional de CardiopatÃÂÂas Congénitas en Adultos para desarrollar una beca de CardiopatÃÂÂas Congénitas en Adultos (ACHD) en Montefiore/ CHAM, dirigida por el experto en ACHD, Dr. Ali Zaidi.
Prevención de placas peligrosas
El Dr. Nicholas Sibinga recibió una subvención del NIH por 4 años y 2,1 millones de dólares para estudiar los mecanismos moleculares que controlan las actividades de los macrófagos derivados de monocitos y las células musculares lisas vasculares que contribuyen a la formación y ruptura de la placa arterial.
Ayuda para la insuficiencia cardÃÂÂaca: prevención de reingresos hospitalarios
Dr. Ileana Piña's research focuses on exercise training for treating heart failure and on hospital strategies that could help reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure patients.
Reducción del colesterol malo: comprensión de la nueva clase de fármacos para reducir el colesterol LDL
Es posible que en breve salga al mercado una nueva clase de fármacos inyectables para reducir el colesterol LDL. La Dra. Anna Bortnick explica cómo funcionan los nuevos fármacos y en qué se diferencian de las estatinas.
Atención médica especÃÂÂfica para mujeres embarazadas con enfermedades cardÃÂÂacas
Fundado en febrero de 2015 por la Dra. Anna Bortnick y la Dra. Diana Wolfe, el Programa Conjunto de Medicina Materno Fetal y CardiologÃÂÂa de Montefiore es un centro de referencia interprofesional para pacientes embarazadas de alto riesgo con enfermedad cardÃÂÂaca.
Investigación de resultados centrada en el paciente: cómo superar la «prueba de la abuela»
Dr. Jessica Peña writes of her experience in the newly created Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) training program at Einstein, a nascent research field aimed at answering questions that matter to patients, their families, and other stakeholders and involving them throughout the research process.
Fibrilación auricular de nueva aparición durante la hospitalización
El Dr. Daniel Massera, becario de cardiologÃÂÂa, analiza su estudio titulado "La fibrilación auricular de nueva aparición durante la hospitalización se asocia con un mayor riesgo a corto y largo plazo de accidente cerebrovascular y mortalidad".
La Dra. Cynthia Taub será miembro de la Junta Directiva de la ASE
La Dra. Cynthia Taub ha sido seleccionada para formar parte de la Junta Directiva de la Sociedad Estadounidense de EcocardiografÃÂÂÂa.
Pill vs. Procedure
In Dr. Luigi Di Biase's new multicenter study of more than 200 patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation provided superior long-term results versus the most commonly prescribed medicine.
Dulguun Amgalan y Prameladevi Chinnasamy recibieron becas predoctorales de la AHA
Los estudiantes de posgrado Dulguun Amgalan y Prameladevi Chinnasamy han recibido becas predoctorales de la Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón (AHA) para apoyar su trabajo continuo en los laboratorios del Dr. Richard Kitsis y el Dr. Nicholas Sibinga.
El Dr. Evripidis Gavathiotis y el Dr. Richard Kitsis reciben el premio AHA Collaborative Sciences
Los doctores Evripidis Gavathiotis y Richard Kitsis han recibido el premio NCRP Winter 2015 Collaborative Sciences Award, un premio trienal que apoya su estudio titulado "BAX como objetivo terapéutico de moléculas pequeñas para el infarto de miocardio".
Nombramientos y promociones de profesores
The Department of Medicine extends its warmest congratulations to Drs. Julia Shin and Richard Luciariello, who were among the Department of Medicine faculty members appointed or promoted in the past year.
V.S. Srinivas, licenciado en Medicina y Ciencias Aplicadas
El Departamento de Medicina lamenta la pérdida del Dr. VS Srinivas, Profesor Adjunto de Medicina ClÃÂÂnica (CardiologÃÂÂa), quien falleció el miércoles 11 de marzo luego de una enfermedad prolongada.
El Dr. Richard Kitsis fue nombrado miembro de la AAAS 2014
El Dr. Richard Kitsis fue uno de los seis miembros del cuerpo docente de Einstein que fueron nombrados miembros de la Asociación Estadounidense para el Avance de la Ciencia (AAAS), un honor otorgado a los miembros de la AAAS por sus pares.
Más es más en la ablación de arritmias ventriculares
Un estudio reciente presentado por el Dr. Luigi Di Biase y sus colegas descubrió que adoptar un enfoque más amplio para tratar las arritmias ventriculares con ablación cardÃÂÂaca resultó en menores tasas de recurrencia, rehospitalizaciones y muertes.
Are Cardiologists Refusing to Follow New Cholesterol
Recommendations?
This article on new cholesterol treatment recommendations highlights a case study presented by Robert Ostfeld, M.D.,
director, Cardiac Wellness Program, at the American College of Cardiology annual meeting that showed a patient who went on a
plant-based diet effectively lowered his cardiovascular risks without taking statins.
El Dr. John Fisher recibirá el premio al servicio distinguido de la Heart Rhythm Society
El Dr. John Fisher ha sido seleccionado para recibir el Premio al Servicio Distinguido de la Heart Rhythm Society, uno de los cuatro premios principales otorgados en reconocimiento a una persona que ha realizado contribuciones destacadas.
¿Puede la forma de la orejuela auricular izquierda afectar el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular?
Un estudio reciente presentado por el Dr. Luigi Di Biase ha identificado un fuerte vÃÂÂnculo entre la morfologÃÂÂa de la porción superior izquierda del corazón y la aparición de accidente cerebrovascular y/o AIT en pacientes con fibrilación auricular.
Halting Heart-Stopping Arrhythmias
Dr. Thomas McDonald and scientists at the Montefiore Einstein Center for CardioGenetics (MECC) study the genetic underpinnings of congenital heart rhythm abnormalities.
Terapia continua con warfarina para pacientes sometidos a ablación con catéter
Performing a catheter ablation without discontinuing a patient’s warfarin and avoiding the heparin "bridge" significantly reduces the occurrence of stroke and bleeding complications, according to a recent study by Dr. Luigi Di Biase.
The Plant-Based Lifestyle Is the Best Medicine I've Ever Prescribed
"Outside of an emergency medical condition that requires an urgent intervention, I have never seen anything come close to providing the breadth and depth of benefits that this lifestyle offers": Dr. Robert Ostfeld describes the overwhelming benefits of embracing a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
AHA’s 2013 Chairman’s Award: Ileana Piña
Ileana L. Piña, M.D., Associate Chief, Division of Cardiology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care, discusses the Chairman’s Award for volunteerism she recently received from the American Heart Association and what motivated her to become a volunteer. Dr. Piña is the first Hispanic and first female to win the award.
Piña is First Hispanic and Female honored by American Heart Association for Volunteerism
Dr. Ileana Piña was the first Hispanic and female to win the Chairman’s Award for volunteerism from the American Heart Association for her dedication to educating the community about heart health across diverse populations.
Treating AF: Reducing Stroke Risk With Ablation
Dr. Ileana Piña interviews Dr. Hugh Calkins from Johns Hopkins University on the effect of catheter ablation on reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Following Genetic Clues to Stop Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Evripidis Gavathiotis and Harry Ostrer are studying genetic variants and signaling pathways of pancreatic cancer to identify potential drug targets and prevent tumor growth and spread.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Researchers Explore the Complexity of Pancreatic Cancer
Drs. Richard Kitsis and Steven Libutti have teamed to better understand the consequences of the genetic defect that causes the islet tumors that characterize multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) pancreatic cancer.
Depression in Heart Failure: What Helps?
Dr. Ileana Piña talks about depression in heart failure and its effect on health status.
Five Things You May Not Know About Afib
Dr. Andrew Krumerman explains what causes atrial fibrillation and discusses ways to prevent the common heart arrhythmia.
Stopping the Heart Failure Patient Bounce-Back
Dr. Ileana Piña discusses ways to reduce 30-day readmission rates for heart failure.
Primera ablación epicárdica realizada en Weiler
Un procedimiento complejo agregado recientemente al Programa de Arritmias podrÃÂÂa beneficiar enormemente a los pacientes con arritmias cardÃÂÂacas en todo el Bronx y Westchester.
New Heart Failure Guidelines--They Just Get Better
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses highlights of the long-awaited ACC/AHA heart failure guidelines.
Kitsis pronunciará la conferencia del presidente de ISHR
El Dr. Richard Kitsis presentará la Conferencia Presidencial de este año en el Congreso Mundial de la Sociedad Internacional de Investigación CardÃÂÂaca.
Ahmed Awarded Research Prize
Division of Cardiology Dr. Akbar Ahmed was among five members of the Department of Medicine who were awarded research prizes at the 18th annual Montefiore Young Investigators Symposium.
A Traditional Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, And Deaths From Heart Disease
Dr. Robert Ostfeld comments on a recent study that found benefits to eating a Mediterranean diet, and discusses the value of embracing a whole-food, plant-based diet to reduce heart disease.
How Heart Health Affects Hispanic Women
Julie Ramos, M.D., provides facts, figures and information about heart disease as part of Montefiore’s efforts during February’s American Heart Month.
Insuficiencia cardiaca
El Dr. Richard Kitsis habla sobre el diagnóstico de la insuficiencia cardÃÂÂaca, las esperanzas de nuevos tratamientos y cómo los avances médicos han mejorado las tasas de supervivencia a los ataques cardÃÂÂacos pero, paradójicamente, han provocado una mayor incidencia de insuficiencia cardÃÂÂaca.
Un nuevo comienzo
El Dr. Mario GarcÃÂÂa detalla la trayectoria de un paciente desde un ataque cardÃÂÂaco e insuficiencia cardÃÂÂaca hasta un trasplante de corazón exitoso.
Heart Disease and Heart Attack
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses risks of heart disease and signs of heart attack, particularly in women.
Escapando de la proteÃÂÂna verdugo
Manipulation of the BAX protein could be a key factor in preventing heart muscle cell death.
The Value of Valve Repair
A recent study by Dr. Daniel Spevack measured the left ventricle after surgery to correct mitral regurgitation and confirmed its positive and lasting effects.
The Genetics of Sudden Death
Dr. Thomas McDonald's discovery of genetic mutations in sudden-death victims could save the lives of their family members.
Preventing Heart Disease
Dr. Mario Garcia discusses easy steps Americans can take to prevent heart disease.
Preventing Heart Disease (BronxNet-TV, June 27)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld discussed ways to prevent heart disease and Montefiore's new Cardiac Wellness Center.
Anticoagulation in heart failure (theheart.org, June 19)
Dr Ileana Piña discusses the findings of the WARCEF trial with Dr Shunichi Homma (Columbia University).
If You're Overweight with Normal Blood Pressure (QualityHealth.com, April 30)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld, on problems caused by obesity even if blood pressure is normal.
Garcia, Greenberg Among 2012 Best Doctors
Drs. Mario Garcia and Mark Greenberg were among Montefiore physicians recognized as top doctors in New York Magazine's "Best Doctors" 2012 issue.
The Model Team for Valvular Heart Disease
Drs. Mario Garcia and Robert Michler were interviewed in a cover feature profile of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care for the MD News (Lower Hudson/Bronx).
An Increase in Cardiac Catheterization Procedures (The Daily Iowan, April 25)
Mark Menegus, MD, Interventional Cardiology, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, discusses the development of new procedures that have advanced the use of cardiac catheterization.
Heart Failure Review from American College of Cardiology Conference (theheart.org, April 23)
Dr. Ileana Pina continues her review of developments from the recent American College of Cardiology Conference.
Anticoagulate in Heart Failure (Medscape Today News, April 19)
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses the use of anticoagulants in heart failure patients.
Her Life Saved by a Donated Heart, She Crusades to Get Others to Donate Organs (New York Daily News, April 13)
Montefiore heart transplant recipient Roxanne Watson, profiled in a full-page "Great People" column, on her efforts to encourage people to sign up for organ donation.
Physicians' Groups Say Stop Unnecessary Medical Tests (WABC-TV, April 4)
Dr. Mario Garcia commented on recommendations to avoid unnecessary medical testing.
Physicians' Groups Say Stop Unnecessary Medical Tests (Fox-TV American Newsroom, April 5)
Dr. Robert Ostfeld participated in a discussion of recommendations by nine physicians' organizations on eliminating routine medical tests when they're unnecessary for the patient's well-being.
Many Heart Attacks Don’t Cause Chest Pain (NY Times, February 22, 2012)
The New York Times' "Well" blog interviews Dr. Mario Garcia about a new study that shows more than one-third of patients taken to hospitals for heart attacks do not experience its hallmark symptom, sudden chest pain.
Frangogiannis ocupará la cátedra de medicina cardiovascular
El Dr. Nikolaos Frangogiannis ha sido nombrado titular de la Cátedra Edmond J. Safra/Republic National Bank en Medicina Cardiovascular.
Cardiology Faculty Recognition Highlights
Dr. Mario Garcia has been elected as a board member of the ABIM and to serve on the American College of Cardiology's ACCF Task Force.
Cardiology Physicians Rank as "New York Super Doctors" 2011
Cardiology faculty members were among the 31 Montefiore Einstein Department of Medicine faculty chosen for the Super Doctors listing of outstanding physicians.
Mario Garcia becomes chief of cardiology at Montefiore
Dr. Mario J. Garcia has been named codirector of the Montefiore Einstein Heart Center, chief of cardiology in the department of medicine, and professor of medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY.
Dr. Mario Garcia: Offering Insight Into the Heart
In the world of academic medicine, Dr. Mario Garcia is known as a triple threat – a physician who also is an investigator and an educator.
2010 Davidoff Society Inductees
Jay Meisner and Robert Ostfeld were among the five Medicine faculty members elected to the Leo M. Davidoff Society this year in recognition of their excellence in teaching of medical students.
Medicina da la bienvenida a nuevo Chief de cardiologÃÂÂa
Mario J. GarcÃÂÂa, MD se une al Departamento de Medicina como Chief de CardiologÃÂÂa, Profesor de RadiologÃÂÂa, Codirector del Centro CardÃÂÂaco Montefiore Einstein y Cátedra Pauline Levitt en Medicina.
BARI 2D: Practicality Prevails
While seemingly tame and old-fashioned, "eat right, quit smoking, and take your medicine" could be the best weapon yet for treating the world's unprecedented diabetes pandemic, according to findings from BARI 2D and investigators V.S. Srinivas and Joel Zonszein.
Greenberg Appointed Interim Cardiology Chief
Mark Greenberg, Director del Laboratorio de Cateterismo CardÃÂÂaco, ha sido nombrado Chief Interino de CardiologÃÂÂa.
CardiologÃÂÂa inaugura nuevo centro de salud cardÃÂÂaca para mujeres
The Division of Cardiology announces the opening of its Women’s Heart Health Center, offering medical management, clinical care, and education for women of all ages.
Srinivas recibe una beca de formación en cardiologÃÂÂa intervencionista
V. S. Srinivas was awarded the Abbott Fund Fellowship Grant for Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine.
Recent Faculty Accomplishments
Robert Ostfeld and V.S. Srinivas are among Medicine faculty members recognized for excellence in research and mentoring.
Maybaum Finds Hope in Dope
Muscle-bulking clenbuterol and high-altitude simulation may benefit patients with chronic heart failure, according to Simon Maybaum.
Weiler EP Performs First Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
El 18 de junio de 2008, el grupo de ElectrofisiologÃÂÂa Cardiológica del campus este, dirigido por Eugen Palma, realizó la primera ablación con catéter por radiofrecuencia en el laboratorio recientemente equipado del Hospital Weiler.
Palma nombrada directora del Servicio de Arritmias de Weiler
Eugen C. Palma, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), was appointed Director of the Weiler Arrhythmia Service.