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Thomas Burke wore compression socks for years to reduce the pain of his varicose veins, but, eventually, the pain and burning in his legs were preventing him from enjoying his retirement. Dr. Allen Hamden of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Institute suggested the Minimally Invasive Closure Procedure making his varicose veins disappear.

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Bruce MacDonald, an avid cyclist, learned after his stroke that his fatigue, shortness of breath and increased heart medication doses were all symptoms of atrial fibrillation. To prevent another stroke, Bruce underwent the minimally invasive Maze procedure at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Institute in Boston.

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Lily Burns, a fitness instructor since she was 16, had a stroke. Within minutes she was in an emergency room, but when she was transferred to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, she learned that she had an atrial septal defect. Dr. Ralph de la Torre of BIDMC’s Cardiovascular Institute suggested a minimally invasive procedure to correct the defect and get Lily quickly back into her active lifestyle.

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Cardiovascular Disease ranks as the number one killer in the United States. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cardiovascular Institute presents five simple steps you can take to help lower your risk.

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Dr. Armin Ernst of the Chest Disease Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) discusses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as ranking in the top ten diseases causing mortality in the United States. Learn more about he and others in the Chest Disease Center at BIDMC are treating this tobacco-related, progressive disease.

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Martha Pavlakis, MD discusses advancements at the BIDMC Transplant Center in Boston.

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The Transplant Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center gives a personal touch to the care of our transplant patients. Hear from one of our patients and learn more about our center at BIDMC.

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Dr. Ram Chuttani of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center talks about what causes heartburn and how to alleviate your symptoms.

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Weight loss can be an overwhelming experience for those who have had difficulty in the past. Our team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston uses the LapBand® procedure along with patient support, education and a specific plan of guidance to help those who require the procedure. Learn more as Dr. Daniel Jones describes how this procedure can help along with the benefits to achieving weight loss.

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