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which is rarely performed due to the complexity of the procedure and high risks involved , and medical therapy , which is usually unsuccessful . When left untreated , TR may progress into conditions such as atrial fibrillation , liver disease , heart failure , and , ultimately , death .
We will expand our program to include another available system , but for now we have been treating patients with Abbott ’ s TriClip™ system . It ’ s delivered to the heart minimally-invasively via a catheter inserted through the leg ’ s femoral vein and works by clipping together a portion of the valve leaflets to reduce the backflow of blood . This approach allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently and relieve symptoms of TR , which improves the quality of life for patients .
Holy Name Medical Center Dr . Jeffrey Goldman Radiologist
Holy Name is one of the few hospitals in the world – and only two in New Jersey – now using photon-counting CT for cardiac imaging . Unlike traditional CT scans , the new technology uses photon-counting imagery to produce clearer pictures of the heart with fewer steps , allowing doctors to get a closer look at the heart with a lower dose of radiation . This a new jump in technology , there hasn ’ t been anything new in CT scans in many years .
This advancement is changing the standard of care for cardiac and coronary imaging . It elevates the precision and detail of these tests , revolutionizing how they are performed . This new technology ensures that our patients have access to the latest , most advanced imaging technology . In the first few cardiac patients that we have scanned , our team has been amazed by the clarity of the images and its potential .
The scan provides more accuracy and few doses of radiation . They can determine with better accuracy if cardiac catheterization is needed or not necessary . The photon-counting CT scan can also be used on other parts of the body and can find subtle tumors where it can make a difference , with early detection .
RWJBarnabas Health Conor Barrett , MD , MBA Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Heart and Vascular Services
RWJBarnabas Health ’ s network of cardiac diagnostic , imaging and therapeutic technology – including 30- plus cardiac catheterization labs , ambulatory diagnostic testing and cardiac CT – represents the most comprehensive in New Jersey . This network also features a cardiac PET / CT program supporting the nation ’ s fourth-largest cardiac amyloidosis program .
As one of the nation ’ s largest – and New Jersey ’ s only – heart transplant programs , RWJBarnabas
The Valley Hospital utilizes the Naeotom Alpha ® CT scanner with Quantum Technology , which produces ultra-clear images for more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning .
Health ’ s two heart transplant centers are leaders in advancing interventions for heart failure patients , including left ventricular assist devices ( LVADs ).
At RWJBarnabas Health ’ s four cardiac surgery hospitals , heart surgeons are also leading the way for minimally invasive valve repair and structural heart procedures . The system operates the state ’ s largest collective structural heart program and is the biggest left-atrial-appendage occlusion program in New Jersey and New York , reducing stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation .
In partnership with Rutgers University , RW‐ JBarnabas Health forms New Jersey ’ s most comprehensive academic health system . By training the next generation of heart specialists through residency and fellowship programs and conducting more cardiovascular research than any other system in the state , it advances both patient care and medical innovation . Consequently , through clinical trials , patients have access to these cutting-edge therapies throughout New Jersey at more than 60 outpatient locations .
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital Dinesh K . Singal , MD , FACC , FACP , FSCAI Medical Director , Cardiac Catheterization Lab
One of the latest lifesaving technologies in cardiac care is the Impella device , a small heart pump that plays a critical role in treating patients experiencing cardiogenic shock during a heart attack . The device ’ s minimally invasive design allows for quick deployment , helping the heart when it struggles to pump blood effectively by mimicking the natural pathway of blood flow , ensuring that vital organs continue to receive oxygenated blood . This support gives physicians crucial time to address the underlying cause of the heart attack , such as clearing blockages in coronary arteries , while stabilizing the patient .
Newer balloons and stents allow us the ability to open up blockages which are 100 percent
Photo : Siemens Healthineers closed for a long time . We ’ re also using shockwaves to tackle calcified arteries , making angioplasties and stenting safer and more effective .
Newer medications are helping to lower cholesterol without the side effects caused by statins , while other newer medications are helping to manage chronic heart failure . Cardiologists are also assessing how weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro are reducing future cardiac risk .
Our highly skilled team of interventional cardiologists performs a range of advanced procedures in Saint Peter ’ s state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab , from emergency interventions for heart attacks to elective angioplasties and stent placements . The lab ’ s design prioritizes both precision and patient comfort , ensuring high-quality outcomes in a compassionate environment .
Valley Health System Suneet Mittal , MD Chair of the Cardiovascular Service Line
Within each subspecialty of cardiovascular care offered through The Valley Heart and Vascular Institute at The Valley Hospital , our teams are dedicated to adopting the latest treatment therapies and technologies to further enhance patient care . Recent advancements include :
Pulsed Field Ablation : The Valley Hospital now utilizes the PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation ( PFA ) System manufactured by Medtronic , and the FaraPulse™ Pulsed Field Ablation System manufactured by Boston Scientific for atrial fibrillation treatment . This technique uses pulsed electric fields rather than thermal ablation , which can reduce the risk of collateral tissue damage .
CommandEP : Valley is proud to have been the first center in New Jersey – and one of the first in the United States – to guide an ablation procedure using the FDA-cleared CommandEP holographic cardiac ablation platform manufactured by SentiAR . This milestone also marked the world ’ s first instance of pulsed field ablation performed using CommandEP . This novel technology delivers precise care during a cardiac ablation procedure by providing holographic , augmented reality visualization of the heart , making treatment safer and more effective .
Photon-Counting Computed Tomography ( CT ) Scanners : The Valley Hospital was the first in New Jersey to utilize the Naeotom Alpha ® CT scanner with Quantum Technology manufactured by Siemens Healthineers . This advanced imaging system produces ultra-clear images for more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning .
Renal Denervation : In September , The Valley Hospital was one of only three institutions in New Jersey offering renal denervation , an FDA-approved , minimally invasive procedure for treating resistant hypertension – high blood pressure . For more information , visit https :// www . valleyhealth . com / services / heart-care
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