HealthAlliance Hospital Marks 4 Years of Lifesaving Heart Care at Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory - More than 2,300 Advanced Cardiac Procedures Performed since 2021

KINGSTON — WMCHealth’s HealthAlliance Hospital proudly marks the 4- year anniversary of the only Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in Ulster County. This state-of the-art, lifesaving center delivers advanced heart care to residents of Ulster County and the  surrounding region. 

Since opening in June 2021, under the direction of Falak Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI, the Cardiac  Catheterization Laboratory team has provided life-saving cardiac services and surpassed major  clinical milestones, including: 

• Nearly 1,900 cardiac catheterizations 

• Close to 400 percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) 

• Numerous electrophysiology (EP) device implants and cerebral angiograms 

“These figures represent lives saved and health restored,” said Dr. Shah. “Our team remains  committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate cardiac care right here in the community.” 

The Kingston-based lab was established as part of WMCHealth’s ongoing investment in  expanding specialty services across the Hudson Valley. The lab gives patients access to  advanced, time-sensitive procedures without the need to travel long distances for expert care.

This local milestone aligns with a recent, broader network achievement: 

Westchester Medical Center, WMCHealth’s flagship hospital, recently earned elite certification  for heart valve treatment and has performed more than 1,000 transcatheter aortic valve  replacement (TAVR) procedures—a benchmark that further underscores the network’s  leadership in complex heart care. Read more here 

“WMCHealth continues to set the standard for cardiovascular excellence across the region,”  said Julio A. Panza, MD, Director of the Department of Cardiology for WMCHealth. “The  Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at HealthAlliance Hospital plays an essential role in ensuring  patients receive advanced cardiac services close to home.” 

To learn more about WMCHealth’s Heart and Vascular Institute or to schedule an appointment, call 914.909.6900 or visit: wmchealth.org/service-line/cardiovascular-care