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Continued From Page 44 ning initiative , a team was commissioned to analyze techniques for minimizing congestive heart failure readmissions . This includes making sure each patient leaves the hospital with an appointment to see a cardiologist ; managing care to ensure the patient remains stable after an acute episode ; providing the patient with self-monitoring tools and practices to facilitate recovery , such as the use of integrative medicine ; advocating for rehabilitation to improve longterm quality of life ; and coordinating the continuum of care to encourage and enable lifestyle changes that prevent recurrence .
Hackensack Meridian Health , Jersey Shore University Medical Center By Jesus Almendral , M . D ., FACC , Medical Director , Advanced Heart Failure Program
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center joined Hackensack University Medical Center as the only medical centers in the tristate area to offer the world ' s first heart failure neuromodulation device Barostim Neo™ . The Barostim Neo offers a groundbreaking treatment alternative for Congestive Heart Failure ( CHF ) patients . The FDA accelerated this innovative technology to market because the device has been proven to be an effective alternative for patients with CHF who are ineligible for other forms of therapy such as Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy ( CRT ). Patients with CHF suffer from shortness of breath , poor quality of life and are limited to mild daily activity . The Barostim NEO is the only technology that targets cardiovascular disease at the source , the autonomic nervous system . This leading-edge device has the unique ability to improve heart performance , improve quality of life , increase mobility , reduce hospital readmissions as well as reduce the amount of medications patients take . The best part is that it is a safe , 45 minute , minimally invasive procedure and our patients can be admitted , receive the device , and be discharged all in the same day .
Holy Name Medical Center By Tariqshah Syed , M . D ., Director of Cardiology
hypertension . An area of rapid expansion is interventional cardiology , utilizing non-surgical , catheter-based procedures to evaluate and treat blockages of the heart ’ s arteries . Holy Name was one of the first hospitals in the area to use transradial ( through the wrist ) cardiac catheterization , now a standard of care , which is more comfortable for patients and leads to a quicker recovery . Another key area of expansion is telemedicine ; patients can schedule provider visits from wherever is most convenient for them at NorthJerseyTelemedicine . com . Our cardiologists are also participating in clinical trials , studying new ways to treat and prevent coronary artery disease , heart failure and heart attacks . Blood pressure checks , health screenings and preventive care are brought to our community by Holy Name ’ s Center for Healthy Living and Mobile Education Lab ( MEL ). Virtual programs via Zoom offer educational talks and information .
Jefferson Health – New Jersey By Mitchell C . Rosenberg , M . D ., FACC , Section Head , Cardiology
Well ahead of 2020 ’ s challenges , major advances were made at Jefferson Health-New Jersey , formerly Kennedy Health , which became part of the acclaimed Thomas Jefferson University Hospital system in 2017 . Following this merger , the three-hospital Jefferson Health- New Jersey adopted a new , integrated electronic medical record system , called Epic . This was no small undertaking , given that we see some 26,000 admissions and 145,000 Emergency Department cases every year . The approximately 36,000 annual home visits help prevent recurrent hospitalizations . Providing on-site , topnotch neurovascular intervention was a high priority of the New Jersey merger , playing off Jefferson ’ s well-earned reputation as a national
leader . Bringing this expertise in diagnosis and often-urgent treatment is a boon for patients in our area , whose first serious symptom of cardiovascular disease may be a hypertensive or embolic stroke . The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the busy Washington Township Hospital is steadily moving toward full therapeutic options , while advanced heart failure and pulmonary hypertension consultations are now available locally . Additionally , inpatient transfers to Philadelphia ’ s Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for tertiary / quaternary care is now as simple as dialing a four-digit extension .
RWJBarnabas Health , Monmouth Medical Center , Southern Campus By Rajesh Mohan , M . D ., MBA , FACC , FSCAI , Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer
At RWJBarnabas Health , we offer hundreds of preventative and wellness programs across New Jersey to help strengthen and protect cardiac health . If an issue does present , our facilities give community members access to the latest technology and medical advancements and opportunities to participate in some of the most renowned clinical trials . One of the newest ways we are approaching screenings for coronary artery disease at RWJBarnabas Health is being led by cardiac specialists at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood , New Jersey . Through the use of Fractional Flow Reserve-Computed Tomography ( FFR-CT ), a revolutionary , non-invasive technology that uses artificial intelligence and trained specialists to evaluate heart disease with HeartFlow Analysis , we can create a personalized , 3D model of a patient ’ s coronary arteries that shows how each blockage impacts blood flow to the heart . This
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Holy Name ’ s cardiology experts provide high-quality , patient-centered heart care aimed at preventing , diagnosing , treating and managing cardiovascular disease with state-of-the-art technology and techniques . Our outstanding team addresses cardiovascular issues that range from the common to the complex , including heart rhythm disorders , artery blockages , structural problems and the effects of COVID-19 on patients ’ vascular systems , which may include blood clots and
Heart disease costs the United States about $ 219 billion each year .
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