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Cardiology & ICCU Division

Cardiology & ICCU Division

Management

Division Director: Prof. Ariel Roguin

Deputy Director: Dr. Ofer Kobo

Head Nurse: Ms. Rinat Malka

Deputy Head Nurse: Ms. Irena Frenkel

Deputy Head Nurse: Mr. Saliman Hater

Head Nurse of Catheterization Unit: Mr. Nizar Anabusi

Staff

Senior Physicians:

Dr. Maggie Barel – Director of Cardiac Intensive Care (ICCU)

Prof. Eran Leshem – Director of the Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Unit

Dr. Rami Abu Fanne – Director of Interventional Cardiology Unit

Dr. Aya Asif – Director of Non-invasive Cardiology

Dr. Mark Kazatsker – Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Clinic Coordinator

Dr. Gilad Margolis - Senior Physician, Electrophysiology Unit

Dr. Majdi Saada - Senior Catheterization Physician

Dr. Guy Schoenmann - Senior Catheterization Physician

Dr. Merav Tzuker Toledano – Director of Pediatric Cardiology

Dr. Hazem Samara – Head of Cardiac CT

Dr. Jamil Mohsen – Outpatient Director, Head of Heart Failure, Cardio-Oncology Coordinator

Dr. Adam Zeidan – Head of Cardiac Rehabilitation

Dr. Nashad Hamouda

Assistant Prof. Aaron Frimmerman

Assistant Prof. David Blondheim

Dr. Adib Abu Aqil - Resident, Fellow in Cardiac Catheterization

Residents:

Dr. Carmel Aviad

Dr. Nashad Hamouda

Dr. Maged Zahalka

Dr. Nicola Tukan

Dr. Ynon Dimri

Dr. Adam Folman

Dr. Majid Zahalka

Dr. Amer Abu Al-Faya

Dr. Arwa Ghanem

Dr. Kiril Braznoi

Dr. Thaer Watad

Secretaries:

Ms. Shoshi Yifrah – Secretary to the Director of the Cardiac Division

Ms. Adi Shimoni – Secretary for Electrophysiology

Ms. Meital Levi – Secretary of the Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit

Ms. Ronit Avnon – Secretary of Electrocardiography Clinic

Professional Staff:

Ms. Liat Lustig, Social Worker

Ms. Naama Amsalem, Clinical study coordinator and person responsible for cardiological purchasing

Ms. Tatiana Schneider, Medical Technologist, Cardiac Catheterization Room

Ms. Natalia Gelman, Medical Technologist, Pacemaker Service

Ms. Devora Malal, Head Technologist, Electrophysiology and Electrical Mapping

Ms. Mina Grushka, Medical Technologist – Head of Electrocardiography

Ms. Naomi Naumov, Medical Technologist – Electrocardiography

Ms. Anat Smirnoff, Medical Technologist – Electrocardiography

Radiographers:

Mr. Tamir Atira

Mr. Samir Sliman

Mr. Hani Hadad

Ms. Diana Cohen

Research Unit:

Ms. Ilana Alony, Research Unit Director

Ms. Yeini Albar, Clinical Study Coordinator

Ms. Esti Sadan, Clinical Study Coordinator

Ms. Hadil Malcham, Clinical Study Coordinator

Description

The Division includes several units:

Cardiac Intensive Care (ICCU)

Unit Director: Dr. Maggie Barel

The unit offers treatment for acute heart attacks and heart failure. Likewise, the unit also treats patients with heart arrhythmia. Treatment includes an initial cardiac catheterization and optimal medication. Treatment in the unit is at a very high standard and includes knowledge, skill and compassionate care when caring for the patient, thanks to the experienced nursing and medical staff.

The Invasive Cardiology Unit

Unit Director: Dr. Rami Abu Fanne

The hospital has two of the most sophisticated cardiac catheterization rooms in the world, characterized by high-quality angiography with extremely low level radiation. Both diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterizations are carried out in the unit, using state of the art catheters and stenting. In addition, the unit uses advanced imaging means and innovative techniques, such as intra-vascular ultrasound.

Electrophysiology Unit

Unit Director: Dr. Eran Leshem

Head of Pacemaker Service: Dr. Mark Kazatsker

At Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, expert electrophysiologists treat patients with all types of conditions that cause abnormal heartbeats, from various atrial arrhythmias to ventricular tachycardia.

Noninvasive Cardiology Unit

Unit Director: Dr. Aya Asif

The following tests are carried out in the unit:

Echo Doppler Test – An echocardiogram that shows the structure and functioning of the heart and valves, as well as blood flow in the heart, enabling an assessment of pressure in the cavities.
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) – The same display can be shown with a transesophageal echocardiogram, with the patient swallowing the transducer. This test enables an accurate examination of the posterior sections of the heart.
Stress Echo – The purpose of this test is to detect disruptions of blood flow to the heart muscle during stress. Patients are tested three times– the first when they are lying down and resting, the second when they are lying down immediately after having exercised on a treadmill, and the third after having rested again. A comparison of movements in the various areas of the heart under stress vs. resting enables doctors to identify areas that are not receiving a sufficient supply of blood to perform the required effort.
Dobutamine Echo – The purpose of this test is to detect disruptions of blood flow to the heart muscle, but instead of creating stress on a treadmill, the patient receives an infusion of dobutamine. This drug puts the heart under stress, even though the patient is resting. This test is suitable in the main for patients who are unable to use a treadmill.
Cardiac Stress Test (Ergometric Stress Test) – Involves patients walking on a treadmill while their heart and blood pressure are monitored with an ECG. The treadmill movement and incline are automatically increased every three minutes until the patient's pulse reaches the target pulse set by the doctor. This method detects electrical signals that indicate that the heart muscle is not receiving sufficient oxygen during exercise.

All tests can be performed after a referral from any HMO, together with payment authorization from your health fund (Tofes 17), for appointments: 04-774-4488.

Outpatient Clinics

Clinical Cardiology Clinic

The Cardiology Clinic advises regarding a range of cardiological fields.

Post PCI Clinic

Follow-up for patients who underwent an invasive procedure and patients waiting for decisions regarding further treatment.

Pacemaker/ ICD Follow-Up

Follow-up for patients who have had various types of pacemakers implanted. Checking the pacemakers and their characteristics are appropriate for the patient’s situation.

Open: Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Arrhythmia Clinic

Clarification of various types of arrhythmia.

Follow-up for patients who received treatment in the past.

24-hour Holter monitoring available.

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Heart Failure Clinic

The clinic treats all areas of heart failure, including outpatient treatment.

Combined Clinic – Pregnant women with heart problems

Headed by Dr. Adham Zidan and Dr. Esti Maor Sagi, from the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department.

The Clinic advises women with cardiac problems before pregnancy, from both the obstetric and cardiac aspects. The Clinic provides follow-up and treatment during the pregnancy for women with pre-existing heart disease or diseases diagnosed during the pregnancy. After childbirth, the Clinic carries out follow-up checks, providing appropriate treatment and follow-up prior to an additional pregnancy.

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Cardio-Oncology

Clinic Director: Dr. Jamil Mohsen

A combined clinic created to respond to oncology patients with previous heart issues or problems that have arisen during or after the oncological disease, due to complications from treatment or in parallel.

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Syncope Clinic

Headed by Dr. Yaron River, from the Neurology Department, and Dr. Mark Kazatsker.

The Clinic provides a total solution for those suffering from syncope (fainting). The Clinic has specialists from the fields of neurology, cardiology, vascular medicine, and ENT, enabling fast and effective diagnosis and treatment.

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Fetal Electrocardiography Clinic

Headed by Dr. Iass Kassem, Deputy Director of the Pediatrics Department, and a pediatric cardiology specialist.

Fetal echocardiography is an ultrasound of the fetus' heart. It is an external exam, performed on women in the second trimester of their pregnancy, if the gynecologist monitoring their pregnancy requests it in accordance with the criteria defined by the Ministry of Health.

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Cardio-rheumatology Clinic

Headed by Dr. Ofer Kobo

The clinic is intended for patients with rheumatic diseases that are defined a population at increased risk of suffering from cardiovascular problems with a focus on preventive treatment that takes their disease into account. The clinic operates in partnership and consultation with the experts in Hillel Yaffe’s Rheumatology Unit.

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