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Continued From Page 46 detailed information was previously only available through an invasive procedure . The scan often reduces the need for follow-up testing and evaluation and helps physicians better determine appropriate next steps in the patient ’ s cardiac care plan .
Trinitas Regional Medical Center By Fayez Shamoon , M . D ., Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services
Trinitas Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive invasive and non-invasive cardiac services — cardiac imaging and stress testing , as well as ambulatory heart rhythm monitoring , including an implantable loop recorder inserted through a small incision that provides monitoring 24 / 7 for two to three years . Trinitas also provides outpatient coronary CTA to evaluate coronary artery blockages with a very low dose of radiation , which is an excellent method of cardiac screening to initiate preventive therapy to avoid major events in the future . Recently , to help patients with both cardiac and pulmonary diseases , we added a cardiopulmonary rehab to the existing cardiac rehab unit . Cardiac catheterization provides state-of-the-art interventional procedures to open blockages in the coronary circulation using balloons and stents . The most recent imaging utility , called optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) produces clear images from the inside of the artery , which are helpful in guiding treatment for coronary artery disease .
Valley Health System , The Valley Heart & Vascular Institute By Juan Grau , M . D ., FACC , FACS , Professor of Surgery ; Director , Cardiothoracic Surgery
Valley is known for its high-quality cardiovascular care that is further enhanced by its alliance with the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Heart , Vascular and Thoracic Institute . A multidisciplinary approach in cardiac care is now the focus of premier centers across the United States . Here at Valley , we have one of the most active and comprehensive centers for the treatment of valvular disease , aortic aneurysms , coronary artery disease , treatment of heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy , among others . The treatment of these pathologies is organized into heart teams where different specialists meet , providing input tailored to each individual patient . By combining percutaneous options with minimally invasive surgical approaches , we have exponentially increased the number of patients who can be
Blood pressure checks , health screenings and a balanced diet of unsaturated fats are important for cardiac health .
successfully treated by lowering the morbidity and mortality associated with each intervention . In addition , a crucial part of our work resides in the continuous expansion of our preventive care programs . Valley offers a free comprehensive heart screening to determine an individual ’ s potential risk for heart disease and provides heart-healthy education on the steps to take to prevent it . In this program , patients can be screened for conditions ranging from subclinical coronary atherosclerosis and aortic aneurysms to hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy , among others .
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BUSINESS & LIFESTYLE
Making Connections : A Winter Walk and a New Couch Concert
By Wendy Tait , Sommelier , CIANJ ’ s EVP , Business Development and Strategic Initiatives
The cold of winter and the social isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic may have severed your connection to the people and places and things that bring you joy and give meaning to your life . But CIANJ , through its Business & Lifestyle Event Series , has a message of hope for you — the show must go on . We will be using the Internet ’ s online channel to find creative ways to help our members stay healthy , meet new people and be entertained .
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With the winter halfway over , COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon and a new year filled with hope for a return to normal business and life , it ’ s now time to step outside of what may feel like your new uncomfortable comfort zone and enjoy some new opportunities and fresh air .
This month , for example , please join us for our Winter Walk in the park , where we stay local , get outdoors and enjoy one another ’ s company as we socialize and network . If staying indoors is more your style , we invite you to snuggle up to your favorite glass of wine , pet or family member and enjoy a private live performance from Tony nominated Broadway star Willy Falk in our next Couch Concert : “ A Night of Cabaret .”
To RSVP and for more information on each of these events , visit our web site at
www . cianj . org or e-mail me directly at
wtait @ cianj . org . Stay healthy , and we look forward to seeing you .
Tony Nominated Broadway Star Willy Falk