Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) will open its cutting-edge Cardiac Catheterization Lab as part of the Seema Boesky Heart Center on September 2nd on the 2nd of September, 2013. The specialized lab, devoted to treating and diagnosing coronary arterial disease, will span 1,709 square feet on the NWH’s second floor, and will be operational all hours of the day, bringing vital cardiac medical care to residents of the area and avoiding the necessity of urgent transfer for Danbury, Stamford or Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.
Cutting-Edge Cardiac Care Services Available Now
In NWH’s brand-new Cardiac Catheterization Lab, four interventional cardiologists will be under the direction under the Dr. Carl D. Reimers as director. The facility is able to perform the interventional and diagnostic procedures such as Angioplasties and angiograms. Dr. Reimers stresses the importance of prompt intervention following heart attacks to ensure optimal performance. According to his methods the catheter procedure uses tiny tubes referred to as catheters, which are used to identify and treat obstructions in the arteries. “To improve the outcome of coronary heart disease, opening a coronary artery within 90 minutes following the first contact with a doctor can be considered an ideal “magic” time,” according to this specialist. With this lab accessible within Armonk, Bedford and Chappaqua these lifesaving procedures will in the next few minutes be available for patients who live near.
First 90 Minutes are Vital
Dr. Reimers refers to a cath laboratory as two separate facilities that includes an advanced angiogram x-ray machine as well as an intensive care facility that provides vital assistance, for example, administering medication to thin blood and maintain blood pressure as well as installing mechanical devices close to the heart to help with the flow of blood. Catheterization is typically performed using the catheter, which has a tiny balloon that expands to allow arteries to be opened before making a stent to keep the arteries open.
Dr. Reimers defines angiogram as a video that shows the arteries in the body of the human heart that allows him to monitor blood flow and locate obstructions. In the case of angioplasty surgeons will inflate a tiny balloon within blocked arteries in order in order to open them up and then stainless steel stents are installed to ensure that uninterrupted blood flow.
Lenox Hill Hospital Extends Their Expertise
The new NWH cath lab is part from Lenox Hill Hospital, famous for its pioneering angioplasty surgery America. Lenox Hill and Northern Westchester hospitals, which are both the part of Northwell Health, have been consistently ranked among the top five percent of all hospitals across the nation for cardiac care for the past six years.
NWH Interventional Cardiologists form part of the Lenox Hill Hospital’s interventional cardiology group which ensures that their new facility provides services comparable to the city’s top cardiology programs. The lab is led by Dr. Reimers and A. Garvey Rene (who has conducted more than 3,300 diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and over 900 procedures); Umar S Rashid is a fellowship-trained specialist in cardiovascular disease and interventions cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital; while Craig Basman completed three fellowships and has published more than 30 papers concerning transcatheter cardiac intervention!
Treatment Options Available for Coronary Artery Disease
The NWH’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab will offer all-encompassing care to patients with the spectrum of coronary artery disease, ranging from the early stage of chronic stable angina, in which patients feel heavy chests after exertion, and to erratic angina symptoms that show up in the absence of activities like taking their toothbrushes. In addition patients with acute coronary syndrome who are on the verge of an attack are treated in this in addition to severe heart attacks as well as congestive heart failure to provide complete treatment at all stages.
Advanced Cardiac Care to the Community
The Seema Boesky Heart Center and Cardiac Catheterization Lab mark an remarkable advancement in the field of the field of cardiac treatment to Northern Westchester communities. Through providing instant access to lifesaving treatments performed by top cardiologists, NWH is improving health and well-being of residents while reducing the need for emergencies for heart attack patients, and improving outcomes for survivors of heart attacks. With these new facilities that provide advanced cardiology treatment close to home for residents of Armonk, Bedford and Chappaqua as well as other areas – the Seema Boesky Heart Center stands as the cornerstone of advanced heart care that can provide interventions and diagnostic cardiology treatments and will also provide the most advanced facilities!