46.9 F
New York
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Excellence at the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Center

Related Articles

-Advertisement-

Must read

Maimonides Medical Center is a non-profit, non-sectarian hospital located at 4802 Tenth Avenue in Borough Park, Brooklyn. (Credit: Wikipedia)
Jacob Shani, M.D., Chair of the Heart & Vascular Center, is a native of Israel. (Credit: cardiologyassociateso-fbrooklyn.com)

After a century of trailblazing new therapies for heart disease, excellence at the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Center has come to be expected by Brooklyn’s 3.5 million residents. As we head into National Heart Month in February, though, Maimonides is pleased to report that our current reputation for excellence is based on statewide and national accolades that are unmatched in the metropolitan area.

According to Dr. Jacob Shani, Chair of the Heart & Vascular Center, “Our historic milestones are many and varied, but it is our most recent accomplishments that make us most proud – and that make a real difference every day in the lives of our patients.”

Accolades from independent outside sources include:

According to the NYS Department of Health, Maimonides ranks first in the state in providing the best patient outcomes for Angioplasty and Heart Stents.

The federal government’s annual report on 30-day mortality rates shows that Maimonides ranks among the nation’s Top Ten hospitals for outstanding patient outcomes in Heart Attack and Heart Failure.

The latest NYS report shows that patients of our cardiothoracic surgeons have the lowest readmission rates in the entire New York metropolitan area.

“We don’t rest on our laurels,” explains Dr. Greg Ribakove, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. “We work together across all disciplines to make sure we are providing the very best options for each and every patient.”

The Maimonides Heart & Vascular Center has the collective expertise to offer patients the latest strategies for diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of cardiovascular disorders. Among the many elite programs and procedures are:

TAVR Procedure – Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement allows cardiac experts to repair or replace a faulty heart valve without major surgery

LVAD Destination Therapy – The “bridge to transplant” is now a permanent option for Heart Failure patients who don’t qualify for transplant surgery

Aortic Aneurysm Repair – Virtual Reality Simulation allows vascular surgeons to rehearse each repair in advance, dramatically lowering surgical risks

A-Fib Convergent Therapy – Atrial Fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that increases the risk of strokes, is eliminated by radio-ablation inside and outside the heart

“We perform these advanced procedures in our Hybrid Operating Rooms,” says Dr. Robert Rhee, Chief of Vascular Surgery. “The latest technology supports all of our care, and makes a real difference in patient outcomes.”

In honor of National Heart Month, Maimonides will share more details throughout February about these and other outstanding programs at the Heart & Vascular Center. In addition, you will hear from a selection of our many grateful patients about the life-changing effects of these medical breakthroughs.

Special Heart Month Events at Maimonides include:

2/04 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 AM – 2 PM, Admin Bldg Lobby, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/06 – Heart & Stroke Symposium, 12 Noon, OLPH, 526-59th St, Bklyn

2/08 – LVAD Support Group, 1 PM, Saltzman Auditorium, Admin Bldg 5th floor, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/09 – Health Fair, 11 AM – 4 PM, Maimonides Hall, 950-49th Street, Bklyn

2/11 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 AM – 2 PM, Admin Bldg Lobby, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/13 – Heart Month Flag Raising, 9:30 AM, in front of Admin Bldg, reception to follow in main lobby, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/13 – Go Red Day at Maimonides (staff and visitors are encouraged to wear red to support the battle against heart disease)

2/17 – Mended Hearts Support Group, 1 PM, Maimonides Hall, 950-49th Street, Bklyn

2/18 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 AM – 2 PM, Admin Bldg Lobby, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/19 – Women-Heart Support Group, 6 PM, Admin Bldg, 2nd floor, Room 2C, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

2/25 – Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 11 AM – 2 PM, Admin Bldg Lobby, 4802 Tenth Ave, Bklyn

Long known for excellence in cardiovascular care, Maimonides Medical Center is among the most distinguished hospitals in the nation for outstanding patient outcomes. To learn more about the Maimonides Heart & Vascular Center, call 718-283-8902, or log-on to www.maimonidesmed.org/heart.

balance of natureDonate

Latest article

- Advertisement -