Cardiology - Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratories
The laboratory is equipped with a state-of-the-art, digital flat-plane imaging system and performs the following diagnostic studies and interventional techniques: coronary angiography; cardiac catheterization; coronary angioplasty (PTCA); stent insertion – including drug-eluting stents, coronary atherectomy (rotoblator); brachytherapy for vessel reocclusion; valvuloplasty; complex electrophysiological studies; catheter ablations; defibrillator and pacemaker implantation; and peripheral angiography.
The laboratory also accepts referrals of acutely ill patients requiring mechanical assist with intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation.
Appointments: (973) 972-9090
Staff
Kamran Hamirani, MD
Sina Zaim, MD
Cardiology - Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Christine Gerula, MD
The program is designed to assist cardiac patients in returning to optimal cardiovascular health. Treatment is customized to the needs of the individual patient and includes a program of monitored exercise as well as education on lifestyle modification and nutrition.
Candidates for the program are patients with significant cardiac symptoms, recent myocardial infarction, or recent open heart surgery.
Appointments: (973) 972-2804
Cardiology - Echocardiography Laboratory
Muhamed Saric, MD, PhD, Director
The laboratory is equipped with a digital state-of-the-art imaging system that performs M-Mode, two-dimensional and Doppler (spectral and color) echo modalities to evaluate cardiac valve anatomy and function as well as myocardial structure and function. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) as well as exercise and pharmacologic stress echo testing are routinely performed on both an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Appointments: (973) 972-6493
Cardiology - Electrocardiography Laboratory
The Lab provides 12-lead and 24 hour Holter Monitor ECG testing for detection of abnormal heart rhythms.
Appointments: 973-972-6931
Staff
Sultan Ahmed, MD
Bunyad Haider, MD
Cardiology - Stress Testing Laboratory
Sultan Ahmed, MD, Director
Computer-directed exercise stress testing is provided in conjunction with radionuclide imaging techniques for the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease and other cardiac disorders.
Appointments: (973) 972-2573
Cardiology - University Cardiology Associates
University Cardiology Associates is a group of dedicated cardiologists who practice in the community and at the New Jersey Cardiovascular Institute. These physicians are leaders in their field and hold academic appointments at the New Jersey Medical School.
Appointments: (973) 972-5742
Staff
Bakul Desai, MD Jersey City, NJ)
Joven Dungo, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Laxmipathi Garipalli, MD (Old Bridge, NJ)
Feraydoon Kohan, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Ravindra Patel, MD(Old Bridge, NJ)
Atul Prakash, MD (Fair Lawn, NJ)
Preet Randhawa, MD (Elizabeth, NJ)
Mohammad Tariq Javed, MD (Jersey City, NJ)
Rakesh Sahni, MD (Clark, NJ)
Jasjit Walia, MD (Elizabeth, NJ)
Medicine - Preventive Cardiology Program
Norman L. Lasser, MD, PhD, FAHA, Director
The services of the program focus on the prevention of cardiovascular disease and the reduction or management of existing risk factors, such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary disease. A major emphasis is nondrug treatment through lifestyle modifications, including weight loss.Programs are conducted on an individual or group basis by a multidisciplinary staff of physicians, nutritionists, and psychologists.
Appointments: (973) 972-6107
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