Bronx-Lebanon is clearly taking our patients to heart when it comes to treating cardiovascular disease. Its Division of Cardiology has become a leader in addressing heart disease and preventing heart attacks.
“Our programs are geared towards lowering risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, and obesity, as well as valvular heart and aortic diseases, heart failure and rhythm disorders, and anticoagulation evaluation,” stated Dr. Jonathan M. Bella, Chief, Cardiology.
“We work with our patients to figure out the best strategy for preventing and managing their disease,” added Dr. Hussein Shaqra, Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. |
An important component of the Cardiology Division is its invasive and non-invasive laboratories, which continue to grow. More than 500 catheterizations were performed in 2005, and the hospital has recently completed a new, state-of-the-art Catheterization
Laboratory.
Additionally, the Echocardiography Laboratory is one of the busiest for its size, performing 6,000 studies, including transesophageal and stress echoes, and continuing to add new services to help manage patients with vascular disease. The Nuclear Cardiology Stress Lab is also highly utilized, performing more than 1400 studies annually. It is accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Laboratories.
In terms of its commitment to medical education, the Cardiology Division maintains a research section in which staff participates in numerous clinical studies. The divison is also actively involved in educational initiatives for community residents, including the
senior citizen population
The Cardiology Division’s inpatient functions, including the hospital’s recently renovated and totally new Coronary Intensive Care Unit, represent an essential part of its daily activities. “We do everything possible to help our patients,” stated Saovapa Choonhasenee, RN, Patient Care Manager. The Cardiology Division is also responsible
for the 9th floor Telemetry Unit, which cares for less critically ill cardiac patients.
Dr. Bella and his staff are clearly on target in their efforts to assure that community residents and patients meet the American Heart Association guidelines.
“Our cardiology team will continue to heal the heart by providing the strongest heartbeat for the community,” stated Dr. Bella. |
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