Am I a candidate for genetic testing, and what happens before and after the results? Genetic testing workflow and follow‑up — Umangi Patel, MD, Medical Director, Oncology Services at Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, walks through the full process: identifying red flags from personal and family history, referral to genetic counseling, insurance authorization, and sample collection by blood or saliva. She explains multi‑gene panels versus single‑gene tests, how labs such as Myriad and Invitae report results, and how clinicians communicate positive, negative, or variant of unknown significance findings. The episode details downstream steps tied to different results — specialist referrals (GYN oncologist, breast surgeon, gastroenterologist, urologist), surveillance options (mammogram, MRI, colonoscopy, transvaginal ultrasound, PSA), chemoprevention, and timing of risk‑reducing surgery — and emphasizes that genetics is evolving, so variants and recommendations may change over time.

In this episode we break down what coronary artery disease is, how it develops, and why early detection and treatment matter for preventing heart attacks and long-term heart damage. Dr. Ahmad A. Hadid explains symptoms, diagnostic tools like EKG and calcium score, and the role of cholesterol control and lifestyle changes in reducing risk. You will hear about medications such as aspirin and statins, and when procedures like angioplasty or stent placement are recommended. Learn more about Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall's cardiac services at montefioreslc.org.

If you’re scheduled for angioplasty this episode walks through the patient experience from pre-procedure preparation to same-day discharge and follow-up care. Dr. Ahmad A. Hadid explains sedation during cardiac catheterization, stent placement, common recovery steps, signs to watch for after discharge, and how same-day angioplasty improves convenience and family support for patients with coronary artery disease. Searchable topics included are angioplasty, recovery after angioplasty, stent, cardiac catheterization, same-day procedure, and follow-up care. For more details visit montefioreslc.org and subscribe to DocTalk.