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What is an Angioplasty?
An angioplasty is a procedure in which a small balloon is
inserted to open a blocked artery and restore blood flow
to the heart. A heart attack can occur if that blood flow
becomes completely blocked.
Highly-experienced Interventional Cardiologists on staff
at Clara Maass Medical Center are available to perform elective
angioplasty. These are the same trusted physicians who have
performed hundreds of life-saving angioplasty procedures
on an emergent basis.
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Why
choose Clara Maass Medical Center?
 Clara Maass Medical Center is
offering elective angioplasty through participation in the
Atlantic C-Port Elective Angioplasty research study in collaboration
with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Clara Maass Medical Center was
selected to participate in this 2-year research study for
its high level of experience and outstanding cardiac services.
According to the 2008 New Jersey
Department of Health Hospital Performance Report, Clara Maass
ranked #1 in the State for the treatment of congestive heart
failure and heart attack. In addition, Clara Maas ranks among
the best in the State in bettering the 90- minute standard
for treating emergency angioplasty patients.
Clara Maass Medical Center, supported
by the Saint Barnabas Health Care System and its renowned
Heart Centers, has demonstrated its high level of experience
and outstanding cardiac services in offering life-saving
angioplasty procedures on an emergent basis, which makes
them uniquely qualified to perform them on an elective basis.
In addition to the excellent
clinical services, you will also be able to remain in the
constant care of your trusted physician, while staying close
to home and to your family.
This will help to ensure continuity
in your care and maximize your level of comfort.
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About the Atlantic C-Port
Elective Angioplasty Study
Clara Maass Medical Center was one of only
a select few hospitals chosen to participate in this nationwide
research study for its high level of experience and outstanding
cardiac services.
The purpose of the Atlantic C-Port Elective
Angioplasty study is to compare clinical outcomes of those
treated with elective angioplasty at hospitals with on-site
cardiac surgery back-up versus those treated with elective
angioplasty at hospitals, such as Clara Maass Medical Center,
where there is no on-site back-up.
Prior to coming to the hospital for your
cardiac catheterization you will be given information about
the Atlantic C-Port-E study. If you decide to participate
in the study, you will be given an informed consent to sign.
Once you provide your consent, you will be registered by
computer into the nationwide database for the Atlantic C-Port-E
study.
Due to the nature of the study, there is
a 25% chance that even though you may choose to have the
procedure performed at Clara Maass Medical Center, you may
be referred to hospital with on-site cardiac surgery. This
will be determined through a computerized randomization process.
Seventy-five percent of the patients who register for the
study will be able to have the elective angioplasty performed
at Clara Maass Medical Center.
Once the procedure is complete, you will
receive periodic follow-up from a cardiac catheterization
lab nurse to track clinical outcomes.
At Clara Maass Medical Center, maintaining
good heart health is the primary goal. The expert staff of
cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, award-winning
cardiac nurses, and specially-trained cardiac technicians
is committed to providing the highest level of cardiac care
and quality patient service. Every member of the team maintains
the highest degree of clinical skill, caring for you with
compassion and the utmost respect.
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For
more information
For further information about the angioplasty procedure,
please speak with your physician. For more information about
the Atlantic C-Port Elective Angioplasty study at Clara Maass
Medical Center, please call
Michelle Witwick,
Director of Critical Care and Cardiology
973.844.4505
To read more about Cardiology, go to the Saint
Barnabas Heart Centers website.
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