Wayne Magazine May 2017 | страница 23

Q&A WITH DINA TORTORELLI, RN, BSN, CNML D ina Tortorelli, RN, BSN, CNML, serves as manager of Cardiovascular Services for Atlantic Health System’s Chilton Medical Center. Since joining the Chilton family in 1999, Dina’s role has evolved and grown along with the hospital – from a “floating” nurse to architect of Chilton’s burgeoning Cardiovascular services. She’s dedicated her entire career to pushing the boundaries of cardiac care and improving heart health. Q. Let’s put things in perspective. how common is heart disease? Heart disease is prevalent – around the globe and in our own community. It’s the leading cause of death in the world, affecting about 86 million Americans and claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Close to home, cardiovascular disease ranks among the highest health priorities for Passaic and Morris Counties. A rec