In addition to the bypass
operation, where the surgeon uses a healthy blood vessel to "bypass" the
blocked arteries of the heart, a second procedure is necessary, to remove (or
"harvest") a healthy blood vessel, usually from the leg, to construct the
bypass grafts.

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Many patients are surprised to learn that a coronary, or heart, bypass
operation includes two surgical procedures.
-- Worldwide, about one in 150 babies are born with cardiac defects, which
can be identified through echocardiograms .
Overall, the program is designed to enhance physician care with frequent
member monitoring and support services, particularly between office visits.

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pleased to offer this less-invasive option as a standard of care to all our
CABG surgery patients and we feel strongly that this should be the standard of
care at all centers when a saphenous vein is required.org , you have the opportunity to
share this message with the ones you love. and a leading
cause of death worldwide. Ronald I.

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Consistently ranked as a leading hospital in the area, El Camino Hospital
recently received the highest ranking in the California Hospital Experience
Survey and earned a "Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence" by
HealthGrades, which annually identifies the top five percent of U. hospitals
for clinical quality., The view of a healthy pumping heart
is a joy to the nation 's top cardiologists, who want everyone to 'share the
love' this Valentine's Day by sending free e -Valentines, available at
http://www.
-- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U. "Our intention is to help members live a
fuller, healthier life.

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, El Camino Hospital today
announced that a minimally invasive procedure to harvest veins is now a
standard practice for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery
(CABG) surgery at El Camino Hospital.
Traditionally, the vein is removed from the leg through a long incision
that may stretch from ankle to groin. Rehabilitation may be delayed because the longer leg
incision may make it more difficult for the patient to stand or walk after
surgery.
Recent advances in medical technology make it possible to perform the vein
harvesting procedure in a different way, using very small incisions .

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For more than 43 years, El Camino Hospital
has been distinguished by its high-caliber staff and affiliated physicians,
comprehensive and innovative services, and long history of responding to the
needs of the community it serves. The program is voluntary and is offered at no additional cost to
members. Or, they can access care through a network
of physicians practicing in their own offices . It is available in English, Spanish,
Chinese and Korean.

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Additionally, they may be at a lower risk for developing
post-operative infections due to the smaller incision.SeeMyHeart.2 million Americans will have a coronary attack.

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, medical director of cardiac surgery at El Camino Hospital. El Camino Hospital's heart
specialists are leaders in the development of minimally invasive techniques,
and provide cardiac and vascular expertise in California's high-tech Silicon
Valley.
XLHealth, one of the nation's leading chronic illness care management
companies, was selected by HIP to help administer the program.

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S. The services will include: nurses
available as needed; in-home, high-tech electronic monitoring services for
members who qualify and monitored by nurses who will share critical
information with physicians; health schedule reminders, including medications,
appointments and testing; education services; and, progress and goals reports.

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"The
echocardiogram is a simple procedure that saves the lives of millions each
year.
"We created the program to give our Medicare members, their doctors and
caregivers the support and added tools needed to better manage chronic
illness," said Dr.

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HIP Introduces New Chronic Disease Management Program For High-Risk Medicare Members with Diabetes or Congestive Heart Failure

HIP is unique in the way it provides access to health care.com, for additional information.

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Often, patients who have this method of
vein removal experience more postoperative pain from the leg incision than
from the chest incision . This
technology is now used as a standard in CABG surgery at El Camino Hospital.

About El Camino Hospital:
El Camino Hospital features state-of-the-art cardiovascular services and a
team of dedicated doctors, nurses and physician assistants who provide high
quality care in areas ranging from prevention and diagnosis to advanced
endovascular procedures and cardiac surgeries .

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Minimally Invasive Procedure to Harvest Leg Vein for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Now Standard at El Camino Hospital

The hospital is the first community
hospital on the Peninsula to offer the procedure, known as endoscopic vein
harvesting, as a standard with CABG surgery.SeeMyHeart.

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Clinical studies have shown that patients who undergo endoscopic vessel
harvesting tend to recover more quickly than those who undergo traditional
vessel harvesting.

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Heart Docs Pump the Internet With a Life Saving Valentine ...

This Valentine's Day, the American Society of Echocardiography is asking
friends, family and loved ones to send free e-Valentines to raise awareness of
heart health.
-- Cardiovascular diseases , including coronary heart disease and stroke,
remain the number one cause of death in the United States, killing more
than 953,000 Americans each year. NEW YORK, HIP Health Plan of New York today
announced the introduction of a new disease management program to help its
high -risk Medicare members living with diabetes, congestive heart failure, or
both."
HIP and XLHealth will select qualified members in need of added care for
diabetes and or congestive heart failure . Please visit our Web site,
hipusa.

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The hospital has received national recognition for
several pioneering programs in the areas of cardiac treatment , radiation
oncology and maternity services.

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Cutting-Edge Method Reduces Leg-Wound Complications, Improves Patient Mobility
and Yields Better Cosmetic Result for Heart Bypass Patients

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.

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"Endoscopic vessel harvesting has tremendous potential benefit for
patients by reducing leg wound complications , as well as offering improved
patient mobility and a much better cosmetic result," said Marc Pelletier ,
M.
"The e-Valentine continues our outreach efforts to make sure that everyone
knows the benefits of having a heart check-up," said Robin Wiegerink,
executive director of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE).
-- Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next six
causes of death combined - about 500,000 women's lives a year.

About American Society of Echocardiography
The American Society of Echocardiography is an organization of
professionals committed to excellence in cardiovascular ultrasound and its
application to patient care through education, advocacy, research, innovation
and service to our members and the public.

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You personalize the card, and recipients can link to information on heart
screenings and important heart health facts:

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About 494,000 people will die and many of these deaths could be
avoided. Platt, Executive Vice President for Medical
Affairs and Chief Medical Officer . Alternatively, they may see doctors in medical centers
associated with leading hospitals.

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Heart disease is ranked as the number one killer in America.

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When you visit http://www . Members may see
doctors organized and practicing in large multidisciplinary medical groups in
medical centers.