Today, Cooper University Hospital became the first hospital in New Jersey to implant a ground-breaking new technology, the Edwards Sapien Percutaneous Heart Valve.

Cooper University Hospital’s Heart Institute has been selected as one of a handful of initial sites in the United States. This FDA approved technology offers a treatment option for patients unable to undergo valve surgery and is expected to transform the treatment of aortic stenosis and aortic valve disease. Aortic valve disease affects nearly 300,000 people annually.

Thomas Augustin, 82, of Mays Landing, NJ had developed severe narrowing or aortic stenosis in addition to severe lung disease and other cardiac problems.  The combination of medical conditions had left Mr. Augustin with little quality of life, a very poor long-term prognosis, and ineligible for surgical repair of his valve.  In consultation with his physicians in the fall of 2011, Mr. Augustin learned of the new treatment option, and decided to pursue the revolutionary therapy.

Learn more about this procedure and the Cooper Heart Valve Center by visiting cooperhealth.org/heartvalve.

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The Cooper Heart Institute at Cooper University Hospital has been selected as one of the initial sites in the United States to implement a groundbreaking cardiovascular technology, the new Sapien Percutaneous Heart Valve. Read the full story

We are pleased to announce that for the third year in a row, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recognized the Cooper cardiac surgery program for outstanding performance. Cooper is among the top 13 percent in the nation for overall performance.

The “Three Star” rating that Cooper received places it in the highest quality tier of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons comprehensive rating system. This system compares the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. All aspects of quality care in cardiothoracic surgery were measured including compliance with recommended quality measures during surgery, adherence to appropriate medication usage before and after surgery, and patient outcomes.

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The Courier-Post recently published an article about robotic surgery and the medical advancements it has made in treating patients with minimal to no pain. Initially used in cardiovascular procedures, the robotic-assisted surgery can be used for urologic, cardiac, gynecologic, gastrointestinal and other general surgical applications.

Cooper, one of the only hospital in the region performing robotic assisted heart surgery, is able to better customize treatment options for patients because of the high skill, high technology available in the new operating suites including the new hybrid operating room.

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Cooper University Hospital is pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons has recognized the cardiac surgery program for outstanding performance. Last year, Cooper was among the top 14 percent in the nation and this year ranks in the top 12 percent — an exceptional improvement in overall performance.

The “Three Star” rating that Cooper received places it in the highest quality tier of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons comprehensive rating system. This system compares the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals across the country. All aspects of quality care in cardiothoracic surgery were measured, including compliance with recommended medical practices, prompt delivery of time-critical treatment, and availability of resources, staff performance and patient outcomes.

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