Heart Health
| Pictured from left: Elizabeth Hancock, Device Rep; Alexandra Arendt, Device Rep; Cardiovascular Technologist Vincent Baert; Heart Center CHIP/SHOCK Coordinator Tanya Glenz, RN; Interventional Cardiologist Wade Schmidt, MD; Kelly Kobylinski, RN, Heart Center Research |
| Cardiovascular Milestone CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center became the second site in the nation to enroll patients and complete a procedure as part of the APEX-RETURN study. This medical research study is for people who have acute, intermediate risk of pulmonary embolism, which is a dangerous blood clot in the lungs that can make it hard to breathe and can be life threatening if not treated quickly. The study is looking at the safety and effectiveness of using the AlphaReturn Blood Management System in conjunction with the FDA-approved AlphaVac System. This matters because when doctors remove blood clots, some blood can be lost. The AlphaReturn system may help by saving the patient’s own blood and putting it back into the body, which could reduce the need for a blood transfusion. Congratulations to Interventional Cardiologist Wade Schmidt, MD, and his team for their participation in this trial! The Research Program at CentraCare Heart & Vascular is in the top 25% of enrollment sites in the country for large, multicenter clinical trials, giving patients in Central Minnesota access to cutting-edge cardiovascular care. |
| Heart Health Made Simple |
| Supporting heart health is something we focus on year-round. Dietitian Morgan Matter offers heart-healthy nutrition guidance and one of her favorite recipes you can make at home. Watch her video |
| Learn About the Advanced Imaging Programs at CentraCare Heart & Vascular |
| In this brief video, Cardiologist Benjamin Johnson, MD, explains how CentraCare Heart & Vascular made a name for itself through the scope, quality, technological capabilities and personalized care found within its cardiac CT and other advanced imaging programs. watch the video |
