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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time
Orange Teacher Catches Life-Threatening Heart Diagnosis In The 'Nick' Of Time For Michael Weisgarber, a special-education teacher at Orange Ulster BOCES, a two-week summer vacation was right around the corner. But, at his Suffern home on Aug. 12, 2018, he felt a pain in his chest that quickly escalated. “I could tell it was more than just heartburn,” said Weisgarber, 51. He had trouble catching his breath and experienced pain and weakness in his legs. A neighbor drove him to Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), a few miles away. Quick evaluation in the Emergency Department, including a CT scan, revealed he w…
New Good Samaritan Surgeon Helps Keep Hearts Beating New Good Samaritan Surgeon Helps Keep Hearts Beating
New Good Samaritan Surgeon Helps Keep Hearts Beating SUFFERN, N.Y. -- For patients seeking premier cardiac and heart care in Rockland County, Good Samaritan Hospital has them covered. With the addition of Dr. Cary S. Passik, a cardiothoracic surgeon, to its WMCHealth Heart and Vascular Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital has grown its already award winning team.  Passik will see patients at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital. “With the support of WMCHealth and its nationally acclaimed Heart and Vascular Institute, advanced heart therapy is readily accessible to residents of Rockland and Orange countie…