New Cardiac Catheterization Lab Opens at LIJ Medical Center
NEW HYDE PARK, NY -- The cardiac team at LIJ Medical Center celebrates the grand opening of their newest cardiac catheterization laboratory. The new lab features a compact ceiling-mounted system which allows flexible positioning around the patient and enables physicians to see four dimensional images of the heart during a cardiac catheterization, the procedure to locate and open blockages in the heart. Pictured left to right are: Nicole Hoeffler, RN, Jana Finkel, RN, Katie Wilkes, RN, Janet Hyland, RN, Barry Kaplan, MD, director of cardiac catheterization lab, Stacey Rosen, MD, associate chair of cardiology, Rajiv Jauhar, MD, director of interventional cardiology, Patricia M. Farrell, RN, director of cardiac services, Christine Scott, RN, Theodora Trappizano, invasive cardiovascular technologist and Mary Hyland, RN.
Contact:
Brian Mulligan
516-465-2618
bmulliga@nshs.edu