Huntington Hospital Renovates Cardiac Cath Labs: 'Critical Factor In Saving Lives'

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington Hospital recently renovated its two cardiac catheterization labs and unveiled new state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, the hospital announced.

The renovated labs are a combined 1,200-square feet and cost approximately $5 million, according to the hospital. Each lab has a control room. There is also a third-floor suite that includes nine beds and a holding area where patients are treated pre-and post-operatively.

"With the renovation of our labs, we continue to be able to provide our community with the highest level of cardiovascular care right here at home," said Gaurav Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at Huntington Hospital, in a news release. "This means faster diagnoses, efficient treatments, and ultimately, better outcomes for our patients. Having access to such advanced care close to home is not just a convenience, it’s a critical factor in saving lives and improving the overall health of our community."

The new labs leverage this technology with integrated Coroflow Cardiovascular System to diagnose coronary microvascular dysfunction and coronary spasm, which was made possible through an anonymous donation.

Computer-generated coronary physiology maps are used to diagnose coronary artery disease and guide interventions. Complex coronary interventions are routinely performed using coherence tomography (OCT), an advanced coronary imaging tool that allows precise plaque characterization to inform optimal calcium modification and tailored stent implant strategies.

"By incorporating cutting-edge technology, we are elevating the standard of cardiac care available in our community," said Nick Fitterman, MD, president, Huntington Hospital. "This is a testament to our commitment to advancing health care and meeting the needs of our community with the highest level of excellence."

Huntington Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab has maintained the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Gold award for the past five years. It is a recognition for the hospital’s commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks.