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
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. 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
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.
Read More about Electrophysiology Unit >>
Noninvasive Cardiology Unit
Unit Director: Dr. Aya Asif
The following tests are carried out in the unit:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
For additional information about the service, click here >>
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.
For additional information about the service, click here >>
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.
For additional information about the service, click here >>
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.
For additional information about the service, click here >>
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.
For more information about the service, click here >>
Number of beds:
10 Cardiac Intensive Care (ICCU) beds
2 Outpatient beds
Location:
Main building, First floor
Telephone numbers:
Main Secretariat 04-774-4656
Fax 04-774-4422
Cardiac Catheterization/ Electrophysiology Secretariat 04-774-4472
Cardiac Catheterization/ EP Fax 04-774-4354
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 04-774-4419, 04-774-4470
Noninvasive Cardiology Unit 04-774-4488
Outpatient Clinics 04-774-4458
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic 04-774-4458
Head Nurse, Cardiology & ICCU Department 04-774-4502
Head Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Room 04-774-4472
Head Nurse. Cardiac Intensive Care (ICCU) 04-774-4470
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