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Ignoring Cornorary Artery Disease Signs Could Have Been DevastatingThe symptoms, at first, were subtle and easy to dismiss. Burning and chest discomfort—likely acid reflux. A nagging ache in the left ...

Endovascular Iliocaval Reconstruction Heals Debilitating WoundsFor years, the 38-year-old patient suffered with heavy, swollen lower extremities resulting in chronic venous ulcers lasting several mont...

An inaccurate diagnosis at another hospital almost cost Steven Jones his life. Fortunately, his wife, medical director of Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, knew ...

Safe Heart Trial Seeks Right Balance Between Survival and Safety In a clinical trial spanning two hospitals and two specialties, MedStar Health physicians are studying how to maximize the use of highl...

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital 2012 Community Health Assessment (CHA) MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is proud to release its 2012 Community Health Assessment and its accompanying I...

Once again, many of Georgetown University Hospital's doctors are listed on Northern Virginia Magazine's "top-rated" doctors and hospitals list. The magazine used data from HealthGrades' "Five-Star D...