Lakewood Hospital Opens High-Tech Endovascular Suite - Funded By Multi-Year Strategic Plan Vision For Tomorrow
Lakewood Hospital recently invested in the most advanced 3-D vascular imaging technology to better diagnose and treat patients suffering from a wide-range of peripheral vascular diseases. Acquiring this state-of-the-art equipment and establishing a new Endovascular Suite is a $2 million investment that is driven by the hospital’s multi-year strategic plan, Vision for Tomorrow.
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), a disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart, is a leading cause of disability among people 50 years and older and in those with diabetes. Advancements in medical technology used to diagnose and treat PVD is becoming more critical than ever before. In an effort to help physicians provide safer and more efficient care, patients are now able to benefit from life-saving procedures at Lakewood Hospital’s new state-of-the-art Endovascular Suite.
“PVD is a serious problem and we need to take necessary measures to ensure world class care is provided to our patients,” said Janice G. Murphy, FACHE, president of Lakewood and Fairview Hospitals. ”We are very excited to announce this $2 million Endovascular Suite renovation. This is another step towards our Vision for Tomorrow strategic plan, which includes enhancing the patient experience by providing access to the most advanced technology and care closer to home.” Lakewood Hospital’s expert staff of physicians, with the support of highly trained nurses and technologists, are now able to perform minimally invasive procedures to better diagnose and treat most patients with vascular disorders.
The Endovascular Suite’s new, innovative system provides high resolution images of the patient’s arteries. Once an evident diagnosis is determined, the equipment enables vascular experts to treat a variety of clinical problems such as peripheral artery disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms and other peripheral vascular disorders. In addition, this new imaging technology is designed to reduce the risks found in traditional surgical approaches, reduce hospital stays and recovery times, and results in less visible surgical scarring. “The capabilities of this new Endovascular Suite will benefit both physicians and patients because we now have the ability to perform a wide-spectrum of less-invasive vascular procedures according to the highest standards," said Nadim Mubarak, MD, medical director of Cardiovascular Medicine at Lakewood Hospital who specializes in endovascular therapy and carotid stenting. “The advanced X-ray system used in the interventional Endovascular Suite captures detailed 3-D images of a patient’s blood vessels, thereby giving us the ability to make a quicker and more accurate diagnosis for the patient.” Also important, the system exposes patients to less radiation during the actual procedures than many other available systems.
About Vision for Tomorrow Vision for Tomorrow is a multi-year plan that encompasses a variety of changes to Lakewood Hospital and places a greater emphasis on improving the patient experience, establishing centers of excellence and enhancing the management of chronic disease. Key Components of Vision for Tomorrow include: Converting the hospital to all private rooms; Focusing on centers of excellence, including Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurological Services and Diabetes/Endocrinology; Expanding outpatient care; Partnering with community organizations to maximize wellness offerings; Strengthening the management of chronic disease, such as diabetes; and Aligning Cleveland Clinic services and community physicians into Lakewood Hospital. www.lakewoodhospital.org/vision
About Lakewood HospitalLakewood Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic hospital, is an acute care, community hospital dedicated to providing high quality and patient-focused healthcare. Founded in 1907, Lakewood Hospital offers a dedicated Primary Stroke Center as well as strong clinical Centers of Excellence, which include neurological, senior care, orthopaedic, and diabetes and endocrine services. In 2009, Lakewood Hospital launched its Vision for Tomorrow strategic plan which will shape the future of the hospital for generations to come. For more information about Vision for Tomorrow or Lakewood Hospital, please visit www.lakewoodhospital.org