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with high calcifications," says Dr. Goldman. " By avoiding the need for invasive tests, we can improve patient care, reduce wait times, and start treatment sooner."
Morristown Medical Center Achieves Milestone in Cardiac Care
Morristown Medical Center just achieved a milestone in cardiac care, becoming the first hospital in the U. S. to perform a commercial leaflet modification procedure using ShortCut™, an FDA-cleared device designed to enhance the safety of valve-in-valve( ViV) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement( TAVR) procedures.
On February 25, Philippe Généreux, M. D. and Gennaro Giustino, M. D. and their team successfully performed a procedure using ShortCut™. This is the first time this device was used commercially in the United States. With TAVR now the preferred treatment for aortic stenosis this innovation is expected to transform heart care.
“ We are honored to have performed the first commercial ShortCut™ procedure and to be at the forefront of the innovative field of leaflet modification,” said Dr. Généreux, Medical Director of the Structural Heart Program at Morristown Medical Center’ s Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute.“ In the past, treating this challenging patient population was possible with surgical approaches or complex techniques. With ShortCut™, we safely split both the RCC and LCC leaflets in a simple, predictable, and controlled manner, enabling safe placement of a TAVR.”
Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, has the largest TAVR program in New Jersey and is the top program in the nation. Earlier this year, its structural heart program marked a significant milestone of performing over 5,000 TAVR procedures.
Photo: Morristown Medical Center
The Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center provides comprehensive outpatient primary care, prenatal care, and specialty care for patients of all ages at Valley Health System’ s Ridgewood, NJ, campus.
Valley’ s Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center Relocated and Updated
Valley Health System’ s Community Care Clinic has relocated from 1114 Goffle Road in Hawthorne, NJ, to Valley’ s Ridgewood campus, and has been renamed the Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center. This campus is the former site of The Valley Hospital.
The Earl A. Wheaton, Jr., MD, Family Care Center provides comprehensive outpatient primary care, prenatal care, and specialty care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors. The Center’ s 33-room, newly updated, state-of-theart facility provides a family-centered environment where patients of all ages can receive adult
Philippe Généreux, M. D. and Gennaro Giustino, M. D. and their team at Morristown Medical Center successfully performed a procedure using ShortCut™, achieving a milestone in cardiac care.
Photo: Morristown Medical Center medical services, pediatric care, and women’ s health care.
Physical exams, immunizations, preventive health screenings, treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, patient education, men’ s health care, and counseling are among the primary care services provided.
Pediatric nurse practitioners provide newborn care; immunizations; school, camp, and work physicals; vision and hearing screenings, and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses for children of all ages. Gynecologists provide women’ s health services, including gynecologic exams; Pap and HPV tests; family planning; prenatal and postnatal care; childbirth education; breast exams; and testing, treatment, and education for sexually transmitted infections.
Specialty care is provided by urologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and gynecologic oncologists. Referrals for diagnostic testing, additional specialist care, and special needs services for children can be provided. Social workers are also at the center every day.
“ Along with a variety of multispecialty independent providers, the Center provides extensive educational training for the next generation of internal medicine physicians,” says Dawn Calamari-Brinkrode, DO, the Center’ s Clinical Director.“ These resident physicians work alongside seasoned primary care internal medicine providers, with the unique ability to provide extended time with patients, while personalizing treatment plans. This model allows for continuity of care while developing strong physician-patient relationships.”
The Center is located at 223 North Van Dien Avenue in Ridgewood, NJ. To schedule an appointment, call 201-689-3900, option 1. Walkin care is not available at this time.
Photo: Valley Health System
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