The New Heart Center (2010)

The Future of Cardiology

The Heart Center at SUNY Upstate Medical University is envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility that integrates the various cardiac diagnostic services in one location. Specific objectives include the following:

• Consolidate the invasive and non-invasive modalities of cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Provide a facility that allows and encourages the growth of the service, increasing the number of practitioners and welcoming physicians from the outside.
• Provide a welcoming environment for patients and families, with convenient patient access.
• Upgrade building infrastructure as needed to be consistent with contemporary standards of care and support anticipated developments in technology.
• Provide the opportunity for improved patient education.

From a technology perspective, The Heart Center will include:

• A state-of-the-art flat/digital detector based single plane Cardiac Cath Lab to replace an existing analogy system at the end of its useful life.
• An Endovascular Imaging Suite for both peripheral and hybrid Vascular and Cardiac Procedures.
• The creation of a second "state-of-the art" EP Lab compatible with the Stereotaxis NIOBE Magnetic Navigation System.
• A Stereotaxis NIOBE Magnetic Navigation System.
• Integrated Cardiology based data management systems.
• An 8-bed recovery area with a state-of-the-art cardiac monitoring system.
• Expanded Echocardiography capabilities inclusive of 3D & 4D imaging as well as reconstruction capabilities.
• Associated with the Heart Center Project will be Expanded Cardiac CT and MR imaging capability.