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Text Box: For more information, contact: Henry Robertson (252) 535-8585 hrobertson@halifxrmc.org

 

For Immediate Release

HALIFAX REGIONAL EXPANDS HEART SERVICES
Cardiac Cath Studies Are Important Diagnostic Tool

 

ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC – (October 16, 2007) – Halifax Regional is expanding its heart program with the addition of a cardiac catheterization lab this month.


A cardiac cath is an important tool for diagnosing heart disease. Patients will know the results before they return home from the Medical Center the day of their visit.

“Bringing a cath lab to this area is another example of how the Medical Center continues to invest in technology to enhance healthcare services,” said Will Mahone, president and CEO. “Heart disease is a major issue in our region, and we are committed to expanding our program to meet the needs of heart patients.” Having the procedure at Halifax Regional will save patients the time and expense of going out-of-town, Mahone noted.

A cardiac catheterization involves a small flexible tube going to the heart and coronary arteries to determine the heart’s pumping capability and whether any arteries are blocked. The test takes about 30 minutes and will be conducted in a mobile lab brought to the Halifax Regional campus by Duke Medical Center.
Nadim Geloo, MD, an experienced interventional cardiologist who recently came to Halifax Regional from northern Virginia, will conduct the cardiac caths. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He completed fellowships in both specialties at East Carolina University.
“In about 70 percent of cases, medications and lifestyle changes can treat problems detected by the cath study,” said Geloo. He will treat the remaining 30 percent of patients who require intervention in hospitals in Greenville or Raleigh.

“Our nurses are well trained to provide treatment for cardiac patients,” said Mike Joyner, RN, manager of the cath lab. “We will go the extra mile to take care of these patients.”

Dr. Geloo is the third board certified cardiologist on the medical staff of Halifax Regional.

Somasekhara Balla, MD and Natarajan Manickam, MD see heart patients at Halifax Medical Specialists.

Anyone seeking more information on the cath lab at Halifax Regional should contact Cardiac and Vascular Consultants of the Roanoke Valley at 252 535-8259.

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About Halifax Regional  

Halifax Regional Medical Center is licensed for 206-beds, including psychiatric and nursery.  A non-profit organization, Halifax Regional is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.  For more information, visit www.halifaxmedicalcenter.org.
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