The NCH Rooney Heart Institute in Naples, Florida, is positioning itself to become a national leader in cardiac care by building a state-of-the-art heart hospital. The center is investing in advanced technology and recruiting top-tier doctors to offer comprehensive heart health services.
Key Developments:
- Heart Tower Construction: NCH is constructing a five-story heart center to centralize both inpatient and outpatient cardiac services. This facility will feature advanced imaging technologies, procedural labs, and hybrid operating rooms.
- Comprehensive Program: The institute is creating a robust cardiac care program, with expertise in structural heart disease, electrophysiology (EP), interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, imaging, and heart failure.
- Clinical Trials & Research: The institute has expanded its research involvement, growing from zero to over 40 clinical trials, and is actively recruiting patients for trials related to valvular and structural heart diseases.
Expert Team & Vision:
Led by Dr. Robert Cubeddu, the institute has attracted renowned specialists, including Dee Dee Wang, MD, from Henry Ford Hospital, to head the cardiac imaging section. Wang highlighted the institute’s focus on building a “center of excellence,” empowering physicians to operate at their highest skill levels and provide patients with top-tier care.
The institute’s investment in education and research, alongside its expansion plans, aims to position it as the premier heart care destination in Southwest Florida, meeting the growing demand from the state’s large retiree population.
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