UHS Delaware Valley Hospital has launched a new cardiac CT program, expanding access to advanced diagnostic care for patients in Walton and surrounding rural communities.
The hospital completed its first cardiac CT scan in April, marking an important milestone in its continued effort to bring more specialty services close to home. In the program’s first week, UHS DVH completed nine scans, with four more already scheduled for the following week—a sign of strong early demand.
For Rolland “Boomer” Bojo, president and chief executive officer, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, the program represents another step in UHS DVH’s work to improve local access to high-quality care.
Cardiac CT is a fast, noninvasive imaging test that evaluates the heart and surrounding blood vessels. It can help identify artery narrowing, blockages and other signs of heart disease. The program includes coronary CT angiography, which helps assess coronary artery disease, as well as calcium scoring, which measures calcified plaque in the arteries.
Before the service was available locally, patients often had to travel an hour or more to Binghamton for this type of advanced cardiac imaging. In a rural area where public transportation is limited, that distance can become a barrier to timely diagnosis and care.
“Transportation is a huge issue,” Mr. Bojo said. “We have been working diligently to bring more services here, so that individuals don’t have to travel.”
Kirill Davidov, MD, chief medical officer, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, said cardiac CT can be especially beneficial for patients with low-to-moderate risk of coronary artery disease, including those with symptoms such as stable angina.
“It’s a noninvasive test that we can use when we suspect that they have coronary artery disease,” Dr. Davidov said.
Compared with traditional stress testing, cardiac CT can also be easier to schedule and faster to complete. While a stress test may require a cardiologist on site and additional coordination, the scan itself is completed in under 10 minutes.
“The CT scan is much more attainable,” Dr. Davidov said.
For DVH, the new program is part of a broader commitment to improving cardiovascular care and expanding access to modern diagnostics across Delaware County.
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