HEALTHCARE
State-of-the-Art Cardiac Care at New Jersey ’ s Top Hospitals
COVID-19 has not lessened the need for the prevention , diagnosis and treatment of cardiac health conditions .
Compiled by Miles Z . Epstein Editor , COMMERCE
By addressing medical conditions that
affect the human heart , doctors are saving lives . Through screening and regular checkups , early diagnosis of heart conditions and risk factors can reduce the occurrence of heart attacks , which happen at the alarming rate of one every 34 seconds . State-of-the-art cardiac care is making a difference in preventing and treating cardiac issues — through early intervention , many 911 calls and emergency room visits are being avoided altogether . Here ’ s a look at the latest advances in cardiac care .
Atlantic Health System By Linda D . Gillam , M . D ., MPH , FACC , Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair , Dept . of Cardiovascular Medicine ; Medical Director , Cardiovascular Service Line , Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Health System ’ s Morristown Medical Center offers minimally-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( TAVR ) and repair / replacement for the mitral and tricuspid valves . Morristown has the largest TAVR program in New Jersey — and one of the five biggest in the country . It is one of the few to be accredited by the American College of Cardiology . It is home to the largest cardiac surgery program in the state and recently expanded its Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute to more than 200 heart patient beds . Morristown Medical Center ’ s specialty care services include the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy center , sports cardiology , cardio-oncology and heart disease in women programs . It also recently launched a center for diseases of the aorta . Morristown Medical Center is one of the top 40 programs in the country for Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery ( U . S . News & World Report ) and one of America ’ s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care ( Healthgrades ).
CentraState Healthcare System By Jatinchandra Patel , D . O ., Director of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab , Board- Certified Interventional Cardiologist
To advance cardiac care for the community , CentraState has started construction on a new Cardiovascular Interventional Suite as a single-story addition on the north side of the medical center . This initiative will centralize cardiac catheterization , endovascular and interventional radiology services within a modern , 9,300-square-foot three-room suite with the capacity to serve a greater number of patients . The expansion will build upon the services provided at CentraState while serving as a foundation to adapt and accommodate the latest innovative technologies . With the aging patient population , the prevalence of cardiovascular disease is projected to increase . The new Cardiovascular Interventional Suite will give patients much-needed additional access to care while providing CentraState ’ s board-certified interventional cardiologists with a state-of-theart suite in which to perform life-saving procedures . Construction is expected to be completed in January 2022 .
Englewood Health By Samuel Suede , M . D ., Chief of Cardiology
Englewood Health is dedicated to providing an individualized approach for those with cardiac conditions by consistently evaluating best practices across the country to improve and elevate the standard of care . The health system ’ s Centers of Excellence focus is preventing coronary artery disease , providing early intervention for arrhythmia management and offering the latest technology for treating structural heart disease and aortic disease . When evaluating patients and tailoring their care plans , the cardiology team uses innovative diagnostic and treatment options , including the Watchman™ and MitraClip ® devices , and offers the latest in surgical and non-surgical techniques , including minimally invasive procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( TAVR ). As part of a strategic plan-
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men , women and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States .
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One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease .
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