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The Heart Center congratulates partner Simon Gorwara, MD, FACC, FSCAI on becoming the first cardiologist in Dutchess County to perform Peripheral Excimer Laser Ablation.  This procedure is a cool laser light procedure developed to treat blockages in the leg arteries.  The laser vaporizes plaque and calcium that has formed in veins or arteries.  Dr. Gorwara successfully treated his first patient at Vassar Brothers Medical Center September 25. Since then he has successfully treated two additional patients. PAD or Peripheral Artery Disease is caused when plaque builds up in arteries of the legs. If you have PAD, you are 6 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease in 10 yrs.  This is also the number one cause of stroke resulting in disability or death. Call the Heart Center at 845-473-1188 for more information.