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Western Reserve Heart Care Receives ICANL Nuclear Medicine Accreditation

Heart Care Practice in Hudson is the Only Lab in Summit County Outside of Akron Accredited for Both Nuclear Medicine and Echocardiography

HUDSON, OH (March 27, 2008) - Western Reserve Heart Care, a cardiology testing and treatment facility located in Hudson, was recently granted accreditation as a nuclear medicine lab by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Laboratories (ICANL). The accreditation makes Western Reserve Heart Care the only ICANL and ICAEL accredited outpatient nuclear medicine and echocardiography lab in the local area of Stow, Tallmadge, Hudson, Streetsboro, Twinsburg, and Solon.

"Receiving the ICANL nuclear medicine accreditation is a huge achievement for any practice," explained Dr. Emil Hayek, founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. "We are especially thrilled to have received both the nuclear medicine and the echocardiography accreditations in our first year in business."

Western Reserve Heart Care offers both adenosine and exercise treadmill nuclear stress tests. Nuclear stress testing is a complex imaging technique that uses non-harmful radioisotopes to diagnose heart disease. The patient is given a small dose of radioisotopes that can be detected externally with a special camera. The physician can then diagnose illnesses through the movements of the radioactive material. The ICANL program evaluates the credentials of the physician and technologists, the quality of the equipment in use at the lab, as well as the quality of the images recorded for interpretation and the skill of the staff interpreting the results.

The ICANL was established with the support of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiologists to provide a peer review mechanism to encourage and recognize the provision of quality nuclear diagnostic evaluations by a process of voluntary accreditation.

Western Reserve Heart Care received its echocardiography accreditation from the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) in December 2007.

Dr. Emil Hayek is the Founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. He is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology.

Western Reserve Heart Care’s friendly environment and in-house equipment provide a much less stressful alternative to a hospital visit. The facility itself was designed with patient comfort in mind, with ample parking and comfortable patient waiting areas. The office is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.

Local Cardiologist Presents Hypertension Prevention and Effects Lecture at Osteopathic Medicine Seminar

HUDSON, OH (March 25, 2008) – Hudson cardiologist Dr. Emil Hayek, founder of Western Reserve Heart Care, recently spoke at the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine’s fourth annual Postgraduate Seminar.

Dr. Hayek gave a presentation about advances in new hypertension medications. His presentation, which included both a speech and a question and answer session, focused on the prevention and effects of high blood pressure and incorporated osteopathic principles and practice to help the audience apply the information in their practices.

Dr. Emil Hayek is the Founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. He is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He completed medical school and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his Cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Hayek has been in private practice since 2002, specializing in the care of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.

Western Reserve Heart Care’s friendly environment and in-house equipment provide a much less stressful alternative to a hospital visit. The practice is an ICAEL-accredited echocardiography lab, and has been recognized by the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography for commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart care. The facility itself was designed with patient comfort in mind, with ample parking and comfortable patient waiting areas. The office is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.

Heart Health Tips for National Heart Month

Local Cardiologist Offers Tips for Healthier Living

HUDSON, OH (January 31, 2008) –As the founder of Western Reserve Heart Care in Hudson, Dr. Emil Hayek has focused his practice on preventing and treating heart disease. As part of February’s National Heart Month activities, he offers some tips for heart health and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Maintain a low-fat, low cholesterol diet that includes foods from all the food groups, particularly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five times a week- take a walk, dance, go biking, or go for a jog.

If you smoke, it is never too late to achieve the health benefits of quitting; if you do not smoke, do not start!

Know your cholesterol and maintain a low LDL (“bad”) cholesterol with a combination of diet and medication if necessary.

If you are diabetic, try to maintain good glucose control through medication, diet, and weight-loss.

In addition to being the founder of Western Reserve Heart Care, Dr. Hayek is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He completed medical school and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his Cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Hayek has been in private practice since 2002, specializing in the care of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.

Western Reserve Heart Care is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.

Western Reserve Heart Care Receives ICAEL Echocardiography Accreditation

Heart Care Practice in Hudson is the Only Accredited Lab in Summit County Outside of Akron

HUDSON, OH (December 21, 2007) - Western Reserve Heart Care, a cardiology testing and treatment facility located in Hudson, was recently granted accreditation as an adult transthoracic echocardiography lab by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

"We’re thrilled to have this accreditation, which is only given to the hospitals and labs that meet the highest standards for echocardiography," explained Dr. Emil Hayek, founder of Western Reserve Heart Care.

The accreditation makes Western Reserve Heart Care the only ICAEL accredited outpatient echocardiography lab in the local area of Stow, Tallmadge, Hudson, Streetsboro, Twinsburg, and Solon. According to Gina Huxtable, registered cardiac sonographer, there were many steps to achieve the accreditation and Western Reserve Heart Care met or exceeded every guideline.

Echocardiography is a complex imaging technique that relies on the experience and training of both the physician and sonographer. Their interpretive and technical abilities determine the diagnostic accuracy of an echocardiographic examination. The ICAEL has developed an accreditation program which evaluates the quality of the equipment in use at the lab, as well as the quality of the images recorded for interpretation and the quality of the interpretation itself.

The ICAEL was established with the support of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), the American College of Cardiology, and the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography (SOPE) to provide a peer review mechanism to encourage and recognize the provision of quality echocardiographic diagnostic evaluations by a process of voluntary accreditation. Accreditation status signifies that the facility has been reviewed by an independent agency which recognizes the laboratory’s commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart care.

Dr. Emil Hayek is the Founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. He is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He completed medical school and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his Cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Hayek has been in private practice since 2002, specializing in the care of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.

Western Reserve Heart Care’s friendly environment and in-house equipment provide a much less stressful alternative to a hospital visit. The facility itself was designed with patient comfort in mind, with ample parking and comfortable patient waiting areas. The office is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.

Media Contact: Chris Brown Phone: 330-656-9793 E-mail: cbrown@resources-results.com

Dr. Emil Hayek Named to Forty Under 40

Cardiologist Honored for Leadership in Northeast Ohio

HUDSON, OH (November 26, 2007) – Dr. Emil Hayek, founder of Western Reserve Heart Care in Hudson, was recently named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business’s “Forty Under 40” young leaders to watch in Northeast Ohio.

“Being named to the Forty Under 40 list is truly an honor.” said Dr. Hayek. “It’s also given me an excellent opportunity to speak about heart disease. I’ve focused my practice on patient education to help people understand what they are doing to their bodies. It’s not unheard of to have a heart attack before 40 and people often ignore the warning signs.”

Dr. Hayek is the Founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. He is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He completed medical school and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his Cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Hayek has been in private practice since 2002, specializing in the care of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.

Western Reserve Heart Care is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.

Dr. Emil Hayek Opens Western Reserve Heart Care Office in Hudson

HUDSON, OH (April 6, 2007) – Dr. Emil Hayek, Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center, announces the opening of Western Reserve Heart Care Center, his new cardiology practice in Hudson.

“I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to serve the residents of Summit and Portage counties,” said Dr. Hayek. “Our new cardiology center provides a comfortable, warm atmosphere combining all of the state-of the-art technologies for a personalized preventative care and treatment experience.”

The staff at Western Reserve Heart Care specializes in treatment of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart arrhythmias, and valvular heart disease. Dr. Hayek has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating heart conditions. He designs treatment plans that work with patients’ lives.

Patients of Western Reserve Heart Care will have access to the most accurate screening and testing equipment. The practice is equipped to provide cardiac stress testing, echocardiography, risk assessments, consultations, and screenings.

Dr. Emil Hayek is the Founder of Western Reserve Heart Care. He is the Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Center at Akron General Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. He completed medical school and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and his Cardiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Hayek has been in private practice since 2002, specializing in the care of coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular imaging.

Western Reserve Heart Care is located at 1335 Corporate Drive in Hudson, across from JoAnn’s headquarters. For more information visit www.WesternReserveHeartCare.com or call 330-342-0806. Most insurances are accepted.