New 'echo' machines to improve cardiac care

See a video of the event here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kGjtAMzodw

Heart of it All campaign to raise funds to purchase much-needed new technology

The Rouge Valley Health System Foundation launched its newest fundraising effort on April 7^th, unveiling the Heart of it All campaign, to purchase new echocardiogram machines for the Cardiac Diagnostic Units of the RVHS hospital system.

“This new technology will make a big difference for patient care at both hospital sites,” said Dr. Ram Vijayaraghavan, co-chair of the campaign. “The improved images these machines can provide, over our current technology, will allow us to diagnose heart disease with greater accuracy.”

The Heart of it All campaign goal is to raise $500,000 to bring new, much-needed echocardiogram machines to both Rouge Valley Health System hospitals. The end result promises to be a much greater level of confidence for doctor and patient as the new machines provide the best possible clarity in the images of the heart and therefore the best diagnosis for the patient.

“As one of the Rouge Valley Health System cardiologists performing echocardiograms on patients everyday, I can assure the public that their support of this endeavour is greatly appreciated, and will have a direct positive impact on patient care,” added Dr. Paul Galiwango, co-chair of the campaign. “A gift to the Heart of it All effort will truly Echo a Lifetime.”

The campaign launch was held in conjunction with the grand-opening of the newly opened Cardiac Diagnostics Unit at the Ajax and Pickering site. The unit was a major part of the hospital’s multi-million-dollar redevelopment completed earlier this year. The event will feature an opportunity to see the unit and watch demonstrations of echocardiogram machines.

A former patient, Jackie Parissi, spoke about the life-saving experience she had as a patient in the cardiac department.
To learn more visit www.heartofitall.ca or to donate, email kcraine@rougevalley.ca.