NewYork-Presbyterian’s highly experienced pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons are at the forefront of care for children and adolescents with neurological diseases and disorders. We are home to the only Pediatric Neuro ICU in the region, and we offer the most advanced approaches to care with attention to minimally invasive treatment options. Our neurology team collaborates with experts in neurophysiology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology to form a comprehensive team that addresses patients’ individualized needs.
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The term “heart failure” can be frightening — it implies that the heart is failing and death may be imminent. In reality, heart failure represents a chronic, long-term condition typically characterized by periods of stability and wellness and periods of coronary dysfunction that require medical intervention.