Welcome to Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute is part of Atlantic Health System. Housed in a new 250,000 square-foot building at Morristown Medical Center and in a state-of-the-art facility at Overlook Medical Center, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute is staffed by more than 700 top-ranked, board-certified cardiac and vascular care specialists, nurses and technologists. Atlantic Health System is the primary academic and clinical affiliate in NJ of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Two State-of-the-Art Facilities Lauded for Achievement
Morristown Medical Center 973-971-5000 Cardiac Health Center: |
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Overlook Medical Center 908-522-2000 Cardiac Rehabilitation Services: |
Experience
- The highest volume of cardiac surgeries in New Jersey
- Dedicated vascular center performing more than 14,000 procedures each year
- More than 1,000 cardiac surgeries performed each year: extensive valve and minimally invasive programs
- More than 2,500 stent procedures each year
- Groundbreaking clinical trials
Technology
- The latest in noninvasive and cardiac imaging technologies, including 64-slice cardiac CT angiography and Volume Computed Tomography (VCT)
- Leading technology for interventional procedures and advanced diagnostics
- Advanced electrophysiology capabilities: catheter ablation and mapping
- New cardiac operating rooms fitted with the latest audio/video capabilities
- Hotel-like in-room amenities
- 24/7 critical care transport services
Programs
- Leaders in open heart surgery and angioplasty
- Treatment for cardiac rhythm abnormalities: including comprehensive electrophysiology studies, atrial fibrillation program, defibrillator implantations and pacemakers
- Specialization in vascular disease and cardiac catheterization at Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center
- Minimally invasive mitral valve replacement and repair surgery
- Heart failure experts and Heart Success management program
- Women's Heart Awareness Program designed to the unique cardiovascular health needs of women
- Cardiac disease prevention and wellness: classes and programs
- Vascular outreach program
Staff
- Educated and trained at the nation's leading academic institutions, Gagnon's physicians were cited by peers as Top Doctors
- A multidisciplinary team including board-certified cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, critical care nurses, open-heart surgical nurses, physician assistants, electrophysiologists, cardiovascular technologists, nurse practitioners, vascular surgeons, vascular medicine specialists and award-winning nursing team
Award-Winning Care
- Lauded by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services for emergency care for heart attack patients
- Recipient of the Magnet Designation, at Morristown Medical Center, for excellence in nursing care - a recognition given to just over five percent of hospitals nationwide
- Holistic treatment approach combines traditional medicine with complementary therapies such as music therapy, relaxation guided imagery, meditation and yoga; helps speed recovery
Accreditations
- The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories
- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- The Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories
- The Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- CareCore National
- American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- The Society of Chest Pain Centers
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