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This is a major milestone for CentraState , but more importantly a tremendous benefit for the community we serve . Our team has been working diligently to achieve this designation so that patients who need this higher level of cardiac care can get it right here , potentially saving lives .
Englewood Health Dr . Samuel Suede , MD Chief of Cardiology
At Englewood Health , we offer the latest cardiac technology that enables a wider range of patients to forego open heart surgery in favor of minimally invasive techniques . One major innovation is transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( TAVR ), a valve replacement procedure for patients with aortic stenosis .
Englewood Health was one of the first hospitals in the country to begin offering TAVR . To date , we ’ ve performed over 1400 TAVR procedures . In recent months , we ’ ve also begun offering patients access to the Evolut ™ FX TAVR System – fourth generation TAVR technology that enhances our ability to treat patients with varying valve anatomies .
Another important advancement is the Watchman device , a permanent heart implant that reduces the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients without the use of blood-thinning medications .
This year marks a decade since Englewood Health performed northern New Jersey ’ s first Watchman implant . Today , we continue to pave the way in utilization of the device and recently passed an important milestone : 300 Watchman FLX implants – the latest generation of Watchman technology . We are the first hospital in New Jersey to hit this mile-marker .
Our early adoption of these minimally invasive technologies has allowed us to offer patients better outcomes , shorter hospital stays , and quicker recoveries .
Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center Dr . Jesus Almendral , MD , FACC Medical Director , Advanced Heart Failure Program
We opened Monmouth and Ocean counties ’ first specialized , comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Center . Pulmonary hypertension is a serious , underdiagnosed disease . It is a type of high blood pressure present in the lungs and typically impacts older adults . Symptoms include shortness of breath and difficulty being active , chest pain , feeling faint or complete fainting , and heart failure symptoms , such as swelling in the ankles and legs . Early diagnosis and treatment is important , as symptoms can become more serious and life-threatening .
Our center ’ s multidisciplinary team , co-led by Eric Costanzo , D . O ., our medical director of Medical / Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ; Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program , comprises of cardiologists , rheumatologists , dietitians , pharmacists , specialized nurses , rehabilitation professionals , diagnostic imaging techs and other clinicians collaborating to provide patients with appropriate therapy with medications as well as interventional and surgical treatments . This approach allows us to accurately diagnose the cause and severity of the disease so that we can customize an effective plan of care for our patients . This includes pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation to improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs as well as guided support for patients to make lifestyle changes , including adding proper nutrition to their diet to better manage their well-being .
Hackensack University Medical Center Dr . David Landers , MD Interim Director of the Division of Cardiology
They say that seeing is believing .
This couldn ’ t mean more than when doctors are able to visualize the health of a heart .
By offering a trio of screening and advanced cardiac imaging tests , Hackensack Meridian Health is empowered to do just that . The tools , AngioScreen , CT Calcium Scoring scans and HeartFlow analysis , quickly and precisely detect narrowed or blocked arteries that can lead to a heart attack or stroke without invasive procedures . Since cardiovascular disease is the top killer of both men and women in the United States – and sometimes symptomless despite its presence – this is powerful knowledge .
AngioScreen
In just 15 minutes , AngioScreen screens for heart and blood vessel disease by blending several distinct screenings and measurements to identify risk of heart attack or stroke .
CT Calcium Scoring
A CT Calcium Scoring scan is a quick 10-minute scan performed at an imaging center that can help identify hardened plaque in the arteries .
HeartFlow
HeartFlow builds on results from cardiac CT scans that yield concerning results , generating more detailed3-D images of a patient ’ s coronary arteries to reveal the risk of a heart attack over the next five years .
For more information on these innovative tests or to schedule an appointment , visit
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Expansion of diagnostic screening technology provides doctors with many options for visualizing the heart .
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Holy Name Medical Center Dr . Tariqshah Syed , MD Chief , Cardiology
Holy Name ’ s cardiology experts provide high-quality heart care using 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 ,
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