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P H o t o g r a P H i c m o m e n t s 1 5 1 best cardiac health options. It is dedicated to the care of the heart and all its complexi- ties. It offers outstanding multi-disciplinary cardiovas- cular programs designed to provide excellence in treat- ment, diagnosis and manage- ment through the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The center is named for Dr. Henry Low, a pioneer- ing cardiac surgeon who per- formed the first successful heart transplant operation in Connecticut in 1984. Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery The team at Hartford Hospital has more experi- ence in robotic and minimally invasive surgery than any other hospital in the region. Hartford Hospital originated techniques that are now used worldwide. Patients benefit from reduced bleeding, less pain, smaller risk of internal scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a shorter recovery. Neurosciences Hartford Hospital is a leader of neurological care in the region, recognizing the complexities and chal- lenges of treating brain and spine-related diseases and injuries. Hartford Hospital brings together expert physicians, state-of-the-art technology, cutting-edge treatment options, and superior patient-oriented care to deliver the best possible outcomes. Hartford Hospital is one of the only hospitals in the region offering cutting edge options like awake brain sur- gery and tumor removal through the nose. The Stroke Center The Stroke Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2011, and has become the most comprehensive stroke clinic in the area with specialized care avail- able 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hartford Hospital's Stroke Center is a regional leader in patient care, education and clinical research, and was the first Primary Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission in the entire New England region. The program received the Gold Plus Achievement Award in 2010 and 2011 from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. In 2011, the Center created its first Patient Advisory Board to improve the patient experience within the Hartford HealthCare system. The Spine Center Hartford Hospital performs more inpatient spinal procedures than any other hospital in the state. The Spine Center offers unmatched experience and skill, with a variety of specialists who can perform the diag- nosis, treatments or procedures patients need to get back on their feet. Surgeons at Hartford Hospital also have the O-arm® Surgical Imaging System which provides spinal surgeons with GPS precision during procedures. This means less invasive surgery, shorter recuperation time for patients and increased confi- dence in their physicians. Above: Dr. Gary Spiegel examines images in one of the neuroradiology biplane labs at Hartford Hospital. The biplane lab includes a state-of-the-art imaging system that gives doctors a three-dimensional view of blood vessels in the brain, enabling them to repair aneurysms, perform therapeutic procedures and correct vessel blockages such as a stroke. Left: LIFE STAR enroute to a life-saving call. Hartford Hospital owns and operates LIFE STAR, the state's only air ambulance system. Continued on next page