cardiovascular disease Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

WTEN: Simple Medical Test Exposes Deadly Cardiac Concerns

September 11, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Sulaiman Hasan of Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, explains how a calcium score test helped uncover one woman’s serious cardiac concerns, in an interview with WTEN/News10.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Earns Reaccreditation in Echocardiography

November 5, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Albany Associates in Cardiology has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Echocardiography by The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.

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Cardiology Associates of Schenectady Welcomes Dr. Katherine Riedy-Graves

May 1, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Katherine Riedy-Graves, M.D., has joined Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, where she practices non-invasive cardiology.

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LiveSmart: Women and Heart Disease – A Gender Gap in Awareness, Prevention

February 29, 2024 Robert Webster Jr.

The most important message we can give to women about cardiovascular disease: be proactive with your prevention. Dr. Fillipone explains everything you need to know to be heart smart!

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WAMC: Medical Monday with Dr. Aakash Garg

February 13, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

Aakash Garg, M.D., of Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, a practice of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, answers heart-related questions during an appearance on WAMC’s Medical Monday.

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WTEN: Heart Disease and Prevention

January 31, 2024 Courtney Weisberg

February is American Heart Month. Dr. John Filippone, Chief of Cardiology at St. Peter’s Hospital, discusses important risk factors for women during an interview on WTEN.

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WTEN: Women’s Heart Health with Dr. Rebecca Phillip

September 28, 2023 Courtney Weisberg

World Heart Day is September 29. Rebecca Phillip, M.D., of Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, talks about the heart risks women face during an appearance on WTEN’s Women’s Health Wednesday.

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Albany Associates in Cardiology Welcomes Dr. Colin Hirst

November 22, 2022 Courtney Weisberg

Colin Hirst, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, has joined Albany Associates in Cardiology. Dr. Hirst practices interventional cardiology and structural heart interventions.

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LiveSmart: Recognizing the Importance of Good Kidney Health

March 24, 2022 Robert Webster Jr.

March is National Kidney Month, recognizing the importance of some of the hardest-working organs in the body.

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LiveSmart: Do You Know the Symptoms and Risks for Heart Disease in Women?

February 25, 2021 Robert Webster Jr.

Surprising as it may seem, nearly half of American women are not aware of their risk for developing cardiovascular disease. In fact, only 56 percent of women realize that heart disease is their number one killer.

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