The full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac
procedures is performed at our technologically advanced invasive
cardiovascular laboratories. These procedures include cardiac
catheterization, balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting,
atherectomy, biopsies, electrophysiology studies, arrhythmia
ablations, and defibrillator and pacemaker insertions and
extractions including biventricular pacemakers. One of the
nine suites is dedicated to pediatric catheterization procedures.
The Invasive Laboratories and the state-of-the-art Pacemaker
and Defibrillator Evaluation Center at Newark Beth Israel
Medical Center are the largest such facilities in the State
of New Jersey.
Our full-service non-invasive laboratories provide echocardiography,
stress testing, cardiopulmonary function testing and ambulatory
24-hour electrocardiogram monitoring (Holter) services. Patients
benefit from the most advanced modalities of echocardiography
services, including conventional echocardiography, transesophageal
echocardiography, stress echocardiography with bicycle, treadmill
exercise or pharmacological agents, and color Doppler echocardiography.
The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratories provide digital
echocardiography laboratories which are accessible by physicians’ via
web site from office or home. Benefits of digital echocardiography
include superior quality of cardiac ultrasound images which
translate into greater diagnostic accuracy, easy and universal
accessibility, and better communication between primary and
specialist physicians.
Also available are contrast echocardiography which can further
enhance the accuracy for evaluation of heart structure and
function, and can provide data regarding myocardial blood
supply or cardiac perfusion. Contrast echocardiogram using
gas-coded human albumin may eventually become aalternative
method to replace traditional radioactive agent such as thallium
for myocardial perfusion study. The contrast echocardiogram
avoids using a radioactive agent. It also is more convenient
for patients. The echocardiography takes only 30 to 45 minutes;
traditional nuclear myocardial perfusion study usually takes
several hours to complete two separate scans of the heart
after injecting 201thallium.
Our advanced cardiac electrophysiology services provide
evaluation and management of heart rhythm problems including
complex arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation and ventricular
tachycardia.
The evaluation may include a simple recording of the heart
rhythm, or invasive studies using catheters. Management ranges
from the use of medications, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter
defibrillators (ICD) or curative procedures (catheter ablation).
Use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is becoming very
important in the diagnosis and management of heart disease.
MRI offers physicians a close look at both the structures
and function of the heart and major vessels quickly and thoroughly,
without the risks associated with invasive procedures.
Cardiac rehabilitation refers to comprehensive activities
that help patients improve their quality of life, lessen
cardiac symptoms, increase functional capacity of the heart
and reduce the risk of future heart disease. Our highly effective
cardiac rehabilitation programs include medical evaluation,
exercise prescription, education and behavioral counseling.
Individualized programs are designed by the patient, physician
and rehabilitation team.
The Integrative Cardiac Wellness Program combines state-of-the-art
medical technology with the healing therapies of complementary
medicine. This approach to cardiac care is designed to expand
the treatment options for individuals coping with cardiac
disease. It includes cardiac wellness education and recommendations
for lifestyle modification and integrative therapies. Integrative
therapies are aimed at enhancing the body’s natural
healing abilities and supporting patients mentally and emotionally
before, during and after cardiac surgery.
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