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Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Transforms Cardiac Care

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus offers our patients an alternative to more invasive heart procedures with our new HeartFlow® technology.
Using artificial intelligence, physicians can now diagnose and treat Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), a leading cause of death for ...
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Cheering on Cardiac Patients

“I said, 'You’re very fortunate to be here and have such a wonderfully supportive family. You’ll get through this.'"
Volunteers in the Caring Hearts Program Provide Reassurance to People Who are Having Surgery Not long ago, a mother of two was ...
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From The Heart Gerry's Story

"When I felt an unusual pain, shortness of breath, nausea and cold sweats, I knew that I needed to get to a hospital right away."
When Gerry Clyne felt an unusual pain, shortness of breath, nausea and cold sweats, he knew that he needed to get to a hospital ...
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Mystery in the ED

“Dr. Campeas ordered tests that indicated what was wrong with me. Thank God she did that. It saved my life. I’m so grateful.”
When a patient's pain wasn't what it seemed, determined doctors found the true cause In an Emergency Department (ED), emergency ...
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When Valve Replacement is the Best Option - Paul's Story

“The care I received at The Beth was superb, and the nurses were amazing; no matter if it was early in the morning or in the middle of the night, they cared and were very present for me.”
The replacement of a faulty heart valve allowed Paul to return to his active lifestyle. Paul F. was the image of perfect health. ...
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Beating the Odds

A young woman with two serious medical conditions risked her life to have the family she always dreamed of.
For most expectant mothers, giving birth is a joyous occasion. But as Danicca Bolante lay on the operating room table during her ...
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An Inventive Approach To Unblocking Arteries — Sandra's Story

“The way I was treated, I would do it again,” she declares. “For me, that’s just how simple a procedure this was. The care I received, not just from Dr. Chakhtoura but from the nurses and technicians, was incredible.”
An Inventive Approach to Unblocking Arteries has Given Sandra G a New Lease on Life For Sandra Gaudiosi, her third experience ...
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Making a Strong Comeback After TAVR Procedure

“Years ago, my sister had to have open heart surgery for a similar issue and it was a long and difficult recovery,” said Joseph. “My family was amazed at how different my recovery was immediately following the procedure. I was home the next day.”
Joseph Wares credits the TAVR procedure (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for improving his overall quality of life. At ...
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Heart Transplant Recipient Pays it Forward–Father Clark's Story

“I knew right away that I was where I needed to be. My experience there was head and shoulders above the care I had received anywhere else.”
With an active life that included participation in college athletics, the U.S. Navy, the Marine Corps, and 25 years as a priest, ...
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