Kizer to Serve on AHA Writing Group
Dr. Jorge Kizer will serve on the American Heart Association (AHA) writing group "Assessing Cardiac Metabolism."
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.
Heart Failure
Dr. Richard Kitsis on diagnosing heart failure, hopes for new treatments, and how medical advances have improved heart attack survival rates but paradoxically led to an increased incidence of heart failure.
A New Start
Dr. Mario Garcia details one patient's journey from heart attack and heart failure to a successful heart transplant.
Heart Disease and Heart Attack
Dr. Ileana Pina discusses risks of heart disease and signs of heart attack, particularly in women.
Escaping the Executioner Protein
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 to Hold Cardiovascular Medicine Chair
Dr. Nikolaos Frangogiannis has been named the Edmond J. Safra/Republic National Bank Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine.
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 Einstein/Montefiore 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.
Medicine Welcomes New Cardiology Chief
Mario J. Garcia, MD joins the Department of Medicine as Chief of Cardiology, Professor of Radiology, Co-Director of the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center, and the Pauline Levitt Endowed Chair in Medicine.
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 of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, has been appointed Interim Chief of Cardiology.
Cardiology Opens New Women's Heart Health Center
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 Awarded Interventional Cardiology Training Grant
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
On June 18, 2008 the east campus Cardiology Electrophysiology group, led by Eugen Palma, performed the first radiofrequency catheter ablation at the newly equipped lab at Weiler Hospital.
Palma Appointed Director of Weiler Arrhythmia Service
Eugen C. Palma, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Cardiology), was appointed Director of the Weiler Arrhythmia Service.