[Hadassah On Call:] Heart Matters: Exploring Innovative Heart Treatments

When it comes to the heart, the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) doesn’t miss a beat. It’s why Newsweek ranked Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem’s Heart Institute as one of the “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals – Cardiology.” And it’s why Dr. David Planer, director of the department of Interventional Cardiology, can “say without reservation that we are a unique department.” On the latest episode of Hadassah On Call, airing during American Heart Month, Dr. Planer describes what sets HMO apart from other hospitals, painting a heartening picture of how his department’s innovative techniques take patients from near death to full recovery. And for those wondering when to start getting tested for heart disease risk factors – it’s earlier than you think.