the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
Early detection. Accurate diagnosis. Proper treatment.
The Women's Heart Program at the Strong Heart and Vascular Center

Institutional Affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center - Strong Memorial Hospital

Address: 2400 S. Clinton Avenue, Building G, 1st Floor - Rochester, NY 14618

Telephone: 585-341-7791

Fax: 585-341-4213

Web site: www.stronghealth.com

Medial Director: Gladys Velarde, M.D

Administrative Director: Kris McGuirl/Cynthia Petit, R.N., M.S.N

Primary Contact: Maricela Guzman

Date Established: 2004

Practice Type: Part of Academic Medical Center

# Physicians: 3

# Nurses: -

# Nurse Practitioners: 2

# Other Staff: -

Days of Operation: Monday-Friday

Hours of Operation: 8:30am-5:00pm

Diagnostic Testing

Performed On Site:
EKG
Stress echocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Treadmill exercise test
Nuclear stress test
Peripheral vascular ABI screening
Carotid Doppler
Peripheral vascular intervention
Vascular testing
Holter monitoring
Event monitoring
Electrophysiology consultation

Referred to MD or Hospital:
Chest x-ray
Peripheral vascular ABI screening
TEE
Heart catheterization
EBCT
Peripheral angiography
MRI
Coronary angiography
PET scan
Electrophysiology study
Vascular testing
Osteoporosis screening/Dexascan
Mammography

Therapeutic Modalities

Performed On Site: -

Referred to MD or Hospital:
CV surgery program
Interventional cath lab
Off pump bypass
Neuro-interventional radiology
Endovascular program
Radiofrequency ablation
Pacemaker/ICD

Mental Health Assessment

Performed On Site:
tress reduction

Referred to MD or Hospital:
Clinical depression
Anxiety
Behavioral modification
Drug/alcohol abuse
Domestic violence

Co-Morbid Management

Performed On Site:
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Obesity

Referred to MD or Hospital:
Diabetes
Gastrointestinal disorders
Osteoporosis
Mental illness

Other Services

Performed On Site:
Nutrition counseling
Weight management counseling
Smoke cessation classes
Support groups
Cardiac rehab services
Patient education events
Professional education
Community education events
CHF clinic
Clinical research trials
Contract wellness programs
Physical activity counseling
Educational materials

Referred to MD or Hospital:
Nutrition counseling
Weight management counseling
Smoke cessation classes
Physical activity classes
Support groups
Physical activity counseling
Professional education
Gender specific smoking cessation
Foundation
Contract wellness programs

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