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Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Aparajita is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and has been serving the Polk County community for the past 1 year. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree at University of Delhi, India. She then completed a research fellowship in vascular surgery at Columbia University Medical Center in New York and a residency in General Surgery at Staten Island University n aneurysm a “weakening” or “dilatation” in a Hospital in NewisYork, she completed her fellowship training in Vascular Surgery Newark Beth Medical 15,000 Center and St. Barnabas part of anat artery. An Israel estimated people die Medical Center in New Jersey. of Dr. ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) evAparajita is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of ery yearEdinburgh, in the UK US.(MRCS About 200,000 new of AAA arein RITU APARAJITA, MD, RPVI Ed) and completed hercases Basic Surgical Training England soon after her medical diagnosed every year. Most school. of these are diagnosed by KSC Cardiology Dr. Aparajita is the co-author of more than two dozen journal articles, tests that are done for unrelated reasons. publications and oral presentations, including topics such as treatment for thrombosis, aneurysm Theendovascular aorta is the main artery inaortic your body repair, thatstroke, carries blood from the heart peripheral artery disease and other vascular conditions. to everywhere else. There are branches, or smaller arteries, that arise off the Additional posts and volunteer work include a teaching position at aorta and supply your organs, legsandand Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine as abrain. MemberAneurysms of the Public and can occur in those branch arteries,Professional too. Outreach Committee as well as the International Relations Committee at the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). TheDr.main danger with an aneurysm it enlarging Aparajita was recently nominated for theisAmerican Medical and bursting, which is a Association (AMA) Inspiration Award thatinrecognizes uniformly fatal event if not treated time. Anphysicians aneurysm also contains large who have contributed to the achievements of women in the medical amounts of thrombus, or clot, and can shoot it off to the organ it supplies and profession.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A Roan Cadavona,
Ritu Aparajita,
Kollagunta Chandrasekhar,
Cynthia Wolford,
Nurse Practitioner
Vascular Surgeon
Cardiologist
Family Nurse Practitioner
ARNP, FNP-C
MD, RPVI
MD, FACC
ARNP, FNP-C, CHFN
K.S. Chandrasekhar, MD, FCC
…established his clinic over 20 years ago. He is well known in the community and trusted for his accurate diagnosis and compassionate care. • Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine • Executive Director the Heart Function Clinic, Low Risk Chest Pain Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for BayCare Winter Haven Hospital • President of Medical Staff for BayCare Winter Haven Hospital • Chairman of Cardiology for Lake Wales Medical Center • Clinical Associate Professor, FSU College of Medicine
cause a loss in circulation.
RITU APARAJITA, MD, MRCS (Ed), MBBS Specialty: Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
Joining KSC Cardiology November 9, 2020
Ritu Aparajita, MD, RPVI A Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon who earned her MBBS at University of Delhi, India. She then completed a research fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center and a residency in general surgery at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, she completed her fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. She’s co-authored more than two dozen journal articles. She was recently nominated for the American Medical Association Inspiration Award that recognizes physicians who have contributed to the achievements of women in the medical profession.
Cynthia Wolford, ARNP, FNP-C, CHFN
…is known for her passion to educate patients about Cardiovascular Disease. With additional heart failure certifications, she promptly identifies areas of concern, prescribing medications or lifestyle modifications to treat parients in all stages of heart failure. • Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner • Member of Staff for BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
Roan Cadavona, ARNP, FNP-C
…brings a high level of education and experience in Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology and working in the Cardiovascular Progressive Care unit. He serves a vital role in providing patients with optimal cardiovascular care through counselling and screening, as well as disease prevention and management strategies. • Board certified Family Nurse Practitioner • Member of Staff for BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
Who Can Have AAA?
They are more common in men of caucasian ethnicity, in smokers and with advanced age. Other associated factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and lung issues (COPD). Frequently, it runs in families. Rarely, it is seen in patients who have connective tissue disorders.
How Is AAA Diagnosed?
If your doctor suspects you of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm, they will refer you for a simple ultrasound test. Based on the size and extent of the aneurysm, your doctor may refer you to a vascular surgeon.
Symptoms of AAA
A leaking aneurysm will lead to abdominal and back pain, dizziness and loss of consciousness. This column is sponsored by KSC Cardiology, and the opinions expressed herein may not reflect those of CFHN or of its advertisers. BIO: Dr. Aparajita is a fellowship-trained vascular and endovascular surgeon. She is a co-author of 20+ journal articles and publications and was recently nominated for an Inspiration Award by the American Medical Association (AMA).
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