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Roan Cadavona,
ARNP, FNP-C
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Nurse Practitioner Ritu Aparajita,
MD, RPVI
Vascular Surgeon Kollagunta Chandrasekhar,
MD, FACC
Cardiologist Cynthia Wolford,
ARNP, FNP-C, CHFN
Family Nurse Practitioner
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
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
Meet Our Doctor
An aneurysm is a “weakening” or “dilatation” in a part of an artery. An estimated 15,000 people die of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) every year in the US. About 200,000 new cases of AAA are diagnosed every year. Most of these are diagnosed by tests that are done for unrelated reasons.
The aorta is the main artery in your body that carries blood from the heart to everywhere else. There are branches, or smaller arteries, that arise off the aorta and supply your organs, legs and brain. Aneurysms can occur in those branch arteries, too.
The main danger with an aneurysm is it enlarging and bursting, which is a uniformly fatal event if not treated in time. An aneurysm also contains large amounts of thrombus, or clot, and can shoot it off to the organ it supplies and cause a loss in circulation.
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 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm 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 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. Dr. Aparajita is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (MRCS Ed) and completed her Basic Surgical Training in England soon after her medical school. RITU APARAJITA, MD, RPVI KSC Cardiology Dr. Aparajita is the co-author of more than two dozen journal articles, publications and oral presentations, including topics such as endovascular treatment for thrombosis, aortic aneurysm repair, stroke, peripheral artery disease and other vascular conditions. Additional posts and volunteer work include a teaching position at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and as a Member of the Public and Professional Outreach Committee as well as the International Relations Committee at the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). Dr. Aparajita was recently nominated for the American Medical Association (AMA) Inspiration Award that recognizes physicians who have contributed to the achievements of women in the medical profession.
RITU APARAJITA, MD, MRCS (Ed), MBBS
Specialty: Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Joining KSC Cardiology November 9, 2020
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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