Cardiovascular Care – Westchester Medical Center Health Network

TAVR: An Effective Treatment for Aortic Stenosis

Severe aortic stenosis affects 1 in 50 Americans over 65, increasing the risk of heart failure and sudden cardiac death. Fortunately, treatment options like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) offer a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery.

TAVR allows cardiologists to replace a diseased aortic valve using a catheter, leading to faster recovery, fewer complications, and improved quality of life.

“TAVR allows us to treat high-risk patients who may not be candidates for open-heart surgery,” says Dr. Ahmed Alabbady, Director of the Structural Heart Program at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Freedom from Blood Thinners: How this Device Helps AFib Patients

Dr. Shukla with device -the quarter-size WATCHMAN implant"

What if you could prevent AFib strokes without blood thinners?

At WMCHealthm, we are offering freedom from blood thinners while protecting against stroke. This tiny, umbrella-shaped implant has helped thousands of patients say goodbye to:

– Daily blood thinner medications
– Dietary restrictions
– Frequent blood monitoring
– Worries about bleeding risks

“Having performed hundreds of successful WATCHMAN procedures, our team has seen firsthand how this technology transforms patients’ lives,” says Gunjan Shukla, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Good Samaritan Hospital, WMCHealth.

Ensuring Women’s Heart Health During Pregnancy: WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Care Approach

With only 40 percent of women in the U.S. entering pregnancy with optimal heart health, the need for specialized cardiac care during pregnancy has never been more urgent. WMCHealth is meeting this challenge head-on with an innovative program that brings together cardiology and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists under one roof—a collaboration that’s transforming care forContinue reading “Ensuring Women’s Heart Health During Pregnancy: WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Care Approach”

A Lifesaving Assist: How Quick Action on the Ice Saved a Hockey Player’s Life

Paul Del Santo is presented with a police service award

“I don’t remember much, honestly,” Del Santo recalls. “One minute I was playing, and the next, I woke up in the hospital.”

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