BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The delegation from the Asean Federation of Cardiology who were in the country to attend a scientific council was welcomed by the Brunei Cardiac Society. They will have a seminar for presidents and office bearers from Asean Countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. It was launched in April of 2014 the Brunei Cardiac Society within a short period of time affiliated with the Asean Federation of Cardiology which works as a support group for the development of cardiology in the entire Asean region through exchange of ideas, expertise and supporting various educational programmes. The tour was hosted by the President of Brunei Cardiac Society, Dato Dr. isham Jaafar and began with a visit to the Jerudong Park Medical Centres Rehabilitation Department and fitness centre. According to a press statement from JPMC, Angiograms, simple and complex angioplasties, bypass surgeries, valve replacements, complex cardiac surgeries, devise closures were all established within ten years from the start of service. The tour concluded with a visit at the cardiac centre of RIPAS Hospital where they were welcomed by Dr. Sofian Johar, head of the cardiology department. In spite of the recent fire disaster the RIPAS cardiac … Continue reading →

Deptford, NJ (PRWEB) November 26, 2014 The Deptford Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare and Lourdes Cardiology have launched a partnership designed to improve the quality of life and reduce readmission rates for congestive heart failure (CHF) patients in the South Jersey area. Working together, the Deptford Center staff and Lourdes Cardiology team will help CHF patients manage their condition under carefully developed and supervised protocols. This partnership pairs the Cardiac Recovery program at the Deptford Center with experts from the Lourdes Cardiology Heart Failure Center, the regions largest and most experienced team. We are pleased to be working together with the Deptford Center and have been impressed with their commitment, training, and facilities. The Centers team has demonstrated an ability to meet critical performance measures necessary for long-term success in CHF patients, said Dr. Jerome Horwitz, President of Lourdes Cardiology. Kenny Rozenberg, CEO of Centers Health Care, said The Deptford Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is uniquely qualified among all the members of the Centers Health Care family to provide cardiac recovery services. Their training and preparation, and the depth of expertise here, is just one more demonstration of our commitment to improving the lives of patients with a diagnosis … Continue reading →