Cardiovascular Medicine Program
The Cardiovascular Medicine program provides comprehensive cardiovascular care, including cardiovascular imaging (CT, MRI and echo), nuclear cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure/transplant.
The field of nuclear cardiology, as we know it today, was established and developed at YNHH by Barry Zaret, MD, a long-time leader in cardiology here. Since Dr. Zaret’s early pioneering, the Hospital has trained many medical residents in cardiovascular medicine, many of whom are national leaders in the field today. In conjunction with the Department of Radiology, the program provides unparalleled access to imaging technology and expertise.
Services offered
- Heart Failure/Transplant The heart failure/transplant program provides comprehensive evaluation, management and treatment of patients with advanced heart failure. Treatment includes medical therapy, device therapy, and heart transplant. The newest devices — including total artificial heart — and other innovative procedures are always being explored here.
- Interventional Program Our interventional program is focused on providing prompt access to coronary and peripheral interventions to patients with acute and chronic ischemic syndromes. It includes a 24/7 primary angioplasty program for patients with acute myocardial infarctions. The interventional program also includes comprehensive percutaneous revascularization of patients with advanced coronary and peripheral vascular disease, and the investigation and development of stent valve technology for patients with valvular heart diseases.
- Electrophysiology Program The electrophysiology program provides a full spectrum of services, including implantation of heart rhythm management devices and catheter-based treatment of atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
Leadership
Michael Simons, MD Section
Chief,
Cardio-
vascular Medicine
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