UMass Memorial Heart and Vascular Services

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“Our patients are at the center of everything we do.

We’re honored to have the opportunity to work with you — and for you — to help improve your heart health.” ~ Robert Phillips, MD, PhD, Director, UMass Memorial Health Care Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence

Charles Pillarella was the first recipient in Massachusetts of a branched endovascular graft for treating an aortic aneurysm.

Louis Messina, MD, and Kathleen Korenda, NP, visit with vascular patient Edward DeVolve.

Peggy Glowacki, pictured with her husband Michael, survived a heart attack at UMass Memorial.

Cover: Peggy Corsi enjoys exercise again thanks to the UMass Memorial atrial fibrillation team.

“I am fortunate to have survived my heart problems and truly believe UMass Memorial is number one for cardiac care.” ~ Patty Smith, Whitinsville, MA General Cardiology Patient

The Best Heart Care Close to Home Residents of Central New England are fortunate to have access to some of the top hospitals in Massachusetts for surviving a heart attack.

In fact, UMass Memorial Medical Center has ranked as the top hospital in Massachusetts for surviving a heart attack four years in a row.* What’s more, HealthAlliance Hospital — another member of the UMass Memorial Health Care system — ranked fourth in the state for the past two years.* This ranking means you have a 40 percent better chance of surviving a heart attack here than at a Boston hospital.

You can have complete confidence in the heart care you receive from the UMass Memorial Health Care Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence. The expertise of our physicians and surgeons, our advanced technology and modern facilities, our highly trained nursing staff and our emergency response system within Worcester County ensure fast, lifesaving care.

In addition, you can access our heart and vascular expertise even closer to home. Several of our cardiologists and vascular surgeons provide care at the four community hospitals that are part of the UMass Memorial Health Care network, and we’ve created partnerships with private cardiology practices throughout Central Massachusetts. Plus, you have access to today’s most advanced heart and vascular research and treatments through our partner, the University of Massachusetts Medical School. *U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

About Our Centers of Excellence The Cancer, Diabetes, Heart and Vascular, and Musculoskeletal Centers of Excellence deliver seamless programs of quality and compassionate care for patients across our health care system. Developed to meet the needs of our community, our centers offer an experienced team approach to specialized treatment, advanced therapies and breakthrough clinical trials. Our highly trained physicians and staff provide patient-centered care in modern facilities with the latest technologies as we educate tomorrow’s health care leaders and advance science through research at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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Stanley Tam, MD, leads our nationally recognized cardiac surgery team.

Expertise for All Types of Heart Problems Our hospitals offer you access to expert preventive, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation resources for the full range of heart and vascular problems in a location that is convenient for you. Our outstanding team of cardiologists, and cardiac and vascular surgeons uses today’s most advanced technology and techniques to diagnose and treat heart and vascular conditions: • Interventional Cardiology (cardiac catheterization) – We use catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat various forms of heart disease without surgery. Our Cardiac Catheterization Lab performs more than 7,000 procedures annually, making it one of the highest-volume labs in the state.

• Cardiac (Heart) Surgery – Our cardiac surgeons are among the most experienced in the region and our Center of Excellence is a national leader for safety and quality in cardiac surgery.

• Vascular and Endovascular Surgery – Our highly skilled vascular surgeons perform complete evaluations and offer the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, resulting in small incisions, shorter recovery times and better long-term success. Patients turn to our lab more than any other in Massachusetts.

• Electrophysiology (EP) – Our EP Lab provides state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatments for patients with irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

• Advanced Heart Failure Program – We offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and management to help patients achieve the best possible quality of life and minimize the need for hospitalization.

The high quality of our physicians and staff is matched by our state-of-the-art facilities: • The most technologically advanced cardiac operating rooms in the region • An intensive care unit (ICU) just for heart and vascular patients, staffed by a specialized team of critical care nurses, cardiologists, and cardiac and vascular surgeons • eICU technology, through which critical care physicians use voice, data and video technology to enhance the around-the-clock patient care provided by the ICU bedside staff • A dedicated post-ICU cardiac step-down unit with a care team specially trained in heart and vascular conditions

“Being a patient of the Afib program changed my life.

I feel great and I owe that to UMass Memorial. ” ~ Peggy Corsi, Dudley, MA Atrial Fibrillation Patient 5

Why Choose Us for Your Heart and Vascular Care?

• Our patients do exceptionally well. At our Medical Center, our heart attack outcomes place us among the nation’s best hospitals.

• We have Central New England’s most experienced heart and vascular team. Specialists across our UMass Memorial hospitals not only care for more patients than any other hospital or system in Central New England, but also more than at most other facilities in the nation.

• You receive complete care. We provide all the services you need, from preventive care to accurate diagnosis through treatment to cardiac rehabilitation tailored to your recovery goals and lifestyle, at a location that is convenient to you.

• We offer advanced treatment options for all cardiac conditions. We use leading-edge technology and advanced surgical and less invasive techniques in treating your disease.

• Highly trained nurses care for you. Inpatient care for our patients is delivered at our Medical Center by a team of nurses with extensive specialty training and experience in cardiovascular conditions.

• Patient- and family-centered care is our priority. Many of our UMass Memorial hospitals offer services including nutrition counseling, stress management, smoking cessation and support groups.

• You have access to new treatments. Our physicians are also researchers and make life-changing discoveries available to our patients.

• The advantages of a teaching hospital are yours. Our partnership with the University of Massachusetts Medical School means our physicians remain up-to-date on the latest treatments and techniques because many of them are teaching the next generation of doctors.

• You receive the benefits of a network of heart and vascular care providers. Whether you see a private cardiologist affiliated with UMass Memorial Health Care or one of our specialists, you can be sure they are dedicated to delivering the best care.

• Ours is a regional system for heart attack care. Community hospitals, emergency medical services and our center work together so patients who suffer a STEMI (a type of heart attack) receive the fastest, most appropriate care.

• You experience close-to-home convenience. You don’t have to travel into Boston to receive high-quality heart and vascular care. It’s all right here.

“The quick diagnosis of a heart attack by staff at Clinton Hospital and getting sent directly to the Medical Center for an angioplasty saved my life.”

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~ Jeffrey Schumacher, Lancaster, MA Interventional Cardiology Patient

Patricia Mulcahy, RN, checks vital signs of a patient in our new Ambulatory Care Center.

Collaboration between Marlborough Hospital and the Medical Center saved James’ life.

But Don’t Just Take Our Word for It Local, Regional and National Recognition • According to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), UMass Memorial Medical Center has ranked fourth in Massachusetts for surviving a heart attack for four years in a row. Two of the top four hospitals in Massachusetts for surviving a heart attack are part of UMass Memorial Health Care (UMass Memorial Medical Center and HealthAlliance Hospital). We deliver exceptional care — and we have the patient success stories to prove it.

• The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has awarded UMass Memorial three stars (its highest designation) for cardiac surgery for five years in a row, and ranks us among the top 12 percent of heart surgery programs nationwide.

• Our success rate for patients having isolated coronary artery bypass surgery in 2010 was 100 percent. And since 2006, our success rate has been consistently better than the annual average rate set by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

• HealthGrades, the leading independent health care ratings company, has ranked UMass Memorial among the top five percent in the nation for overall cardiac services and cardiac surgery for two years in a row, and for coronary interventional procedures for three years in a row.

• Our Cardiac Surgery Program received the 2009 Betsy Lehman Patient Safety Recognition Award from the Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety and Medical Error Reduction, a nod to our culture of safety.

• Our vascular surgeons were the first in New England to use branched endovascular grafts for treating specific types of aneurysms. And our Code Rupture Program for treating patients with symptomatic or ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) has reduced by half the mortality for this challenging condition.

• Our Cardiac Surgery Program received a three-star rating for heart bypass surgery from Consumer Reports magazine — a rating above the national average. The Medical Center’s program is one of only 81 nationwide to receive this rating based on overall performance, complications and other quality measures.

“My credit goes to the doctors, nurses and everyone involved in my care.

I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the UMass Memorial team.” ~ James Bourdelais, Marlborough, MA Interventional Cardiology Patient 9

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Turn to Us with Confidence At the UMass Memorial Health Care Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence, we’re committed to helping you lead a longer, healthier life. When you turn to us, you can feel confident that you’ll receive the highest-quality heart care from a respected team of experienced cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons, and specially trained nurses. You’ll have access to the most advanced diagnostic and treatment resources. And it’s all right here, close to home.

For more information about the care we provide at each of our hospitals, visit us at www.umassmemorial.org/heart.

To schedule an outpatient appointment at the UMass Memorial Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence, please call 888-358-6277.

To see Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence patient testimonial videos go to www.youtube.com/umassmemorial.

“Everyone was so involved, professional and committed to my success it motivated me to change my lifestyle for the better. I would recommend the program to anyone.” ~ Rick Gonzales, Spencer, MA Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient

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Daniel Carlucci, MD, performs a routine stress test on Richard Gabriel to ensure optimal heart health.

The UMass Memorial Health Care Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence is a national leader in safety and high-quality care. Our patients benefit from the region’s most extensive resources for managing all types of heart and vascular disease. And we have a proven track record of superior results.

Our experienced team of physicians and surgeons and highly trained nurses ensure that our at-risk patients receive unmatched preventive care that keeps them well. In emergencies, our patients receive fast, lifesaving care that is truly second to none. We then help them return to optimal health through the most advanced and comprehensive follow-up care available.

Combining the expertise of our teaching and research partner, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, with our member and affiliate community hospitals, the Heart and Vascular Center of Excellence is the best choice for a healthy heart.

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