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Accessing the Heart Through the Wrist

Bob wakes up from heart surgery with only a band aid on his wrist. Learn more about his innovative procedure as well as other services available at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. Listen to the radio ad >

Photo of John KlimczakHeart Attack Survivor
Patient John Klimczak and Michael Azrin, M.D.

Two months after a heart attack that nearly killed him, a 48-year-old father of two held a luncheon at the UConn Health Center to thank all those who were involved in his care
Photo of Bob SantopietroWrist Angioplasty Procedure
Patient Bob Santopietro and Kanwar Singh, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Bob Santopietro is a nurse in the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at the UConn Health Center. Every day he helps prepare patients for procedures in the center’s cardiac cath lab. He never suspected that one day he would be the patient on the table.
Photo of Tony FotoVascular Procedure to Treat an Aneurysm
Patient Tony Foto and James O. Menzoian, M.D.

Tony Foto was diagnosed with an extremely hard to treat aneurysm. The expert recommended to perform the complicated procedure was Dr. James Menzoian, vascular surgeon with the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. The successful outcome has helped Tony get back to his normal routine.
Photo of Eugene LeachCardiac Care
Patient Eugene Leach, Jason Ryan, M.D., M.P.H., and Christopher Pickett, M.D.

Eugene Leach suffered a devastating heart attack while exercising at a local fitness center. Quick use of an AED, automated external defibrillator, helped save his life. When Leach arrived at the UConn Health Center, a team of health professionals, including Drs. Jason Ryan and Christopher Pickett, performed vital procedures that helped preserve his quality of life.
Photo of Ray LeoneWrist Angioplasty Procedure
Patient Ray Leone and Michael Azrin, M.D.

After suffering chest pains, he was told he would have to take several medications to ward off potential heart problems. An avid cyclist, he didn’t want any drug side effects slowing him down. He came to see Dr. Michael Azrin who performed a radial artery procedure that has him back on his bike without medications.
Photo of Bob DavidsonCardiology Medicine
Patient Bob Davidson and Peter Schulman, M.D.

With guidance and support from his cardiologist, this competitive runner is breaking records!