Dr. Godkar Answers CBMC Staff Questions
Dr. Darshan Godkar, Director of the Trans-radial Program, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at CBMC, is answering our staff’s questions! Learn more about Dr. Godkar and the Trans-radial Program here at CBMC!
Dr Godkar featured in April/May issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life!
View the Full Publication here: https://issuu.com/wainscotmedia/docs/msx_april_2023_issuu/24
Dr. Godkar featured in article from Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology
Increasing Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Through Improved Short-Term Monitoring
Originally published: Dec 07, 2021, on https://www.dicardiology.com/article/increasing-early-detection-atrial-fibrillation-through-improved-short-term-monitoring
View original article: https://www.dicardiology.com/article/increasing-early-detection-atrial-fibrillation-through-improved-short-term-monitoring
Do’s and Don’ts after your Cardiac Catheterization
Do’s….
- Keep your bandage clean and dry for 24 hours after the procedure
- You can remove the bandage after 24 hours from your procedure, remember to wash your hands before removing the bandage
- If you notice any bleeding, lie down, apply pressure over the site and call your doctor
- You can shower after 24 hours from your procedure
- If we used your wrist for the procedure- you may elevate it on a pillow for comfort
- Take your medications as directed by your doctor
- Take short walks around your house
- Rest and resume your usual activity
Don’ts…
- Don’t lift anything over 10 pounds for 1 week
- Don’t submerge your site (wrist or groin) in water (bath or pool) for 1 week after procedure
- Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery for 48 hours after your procedure
- Don’t consume alcohol for 48 hours after your procedure
- Don’t sign any legal documents for 48 hours after your procedure
- Don’t strain while having a bowel movement, make sure you eat fiber rich foods like fruits whole grains and vegetables
Go to the Emergency room if you have ….
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Fast heart beat
- Feeling dizzy
- Numbness or weakness of your face, arm or leg specifically on one side of your body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance
- Sudden onset of severe headache
COVID-19 VACCINE – What NJ Residents Need to Know
COVID-19 VACCINE Information
We are over a year into this pandemic but we now have a light at the end of the tunnel. We have 3 safe and effective vaccines approved in the U.S. Almost everyone should be getting vaccinated when it is your turn. If you have specific questions about the vaccine or if you should get it, please contact your doctor to discuss. The vaccine is free to everyone regardless of insurance or immigration status. The bigger question now is how to get the vaccine scheduled. This is a summary of all the places and websites with special emphasis on help for seniors over 65 finding it hard to find a vaccine or difficulty navigating the internet/computer.
NJ SENIORS CAN CALL 855-568-0545 8am-8pm for help scheduling a vaccine
Websites NJ residents can register on:
State of New Jersey: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
Atlantic Health: https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/coronavirus-covid-19/covid-vaccine.html#alerts
St. Luke’s Health Network : https://www.slhn.org/covid-19/protect-yourself/covid-19-vaccine
By County – Websites to register on:
Warren county : http://www.co.warren.nj.us/Healthdept/WCCOVIDVaccine.html must check repeatedly for when vaccine available
If you need assistance scheduling an appointment you can call 908-878-3188 press 2 Monday-Friday 10-2
Morris County : sign up at Atlantic website
Sussex County : register for Fairgrounds: https://www.sussex.nj.us/cn/webpage.cfm?TPID=17520
Seniors 65+ can call 856-249-7007 8am-8pm for assistance
Pharmacies offering the COVID Vaccine:
Shop Rite: https://shoprite.reportsonline.com/shopritesched1/program/Imm/Patient/Advisory
CVS: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302
Seniors 65+ can call their local Walmart for dedicated senior appointments if that store is giving the vaccine.
Weis: https://www.weismarkets.com/pharmacy-services
Helpful Websites for Seniors Scheduling the COVID Vaccine
Here are other sources for seniors (computer savvy children or grandchildren may need to help)
NJ Vaccine Matchmakers for seniors
(65 and older) : https://wgirls.org/requestforhelp/
Get My Vaccine : https://www.getmyvaccine.org/
Find a Shot : https://www.findashot.org/appointments/us/NJ
Vaccine Spotter : https://www.vaccinespotter.org/NJ/
Facebook – New Jersey COVID Vaccine Info Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/891546924927251/
Twitter Resources
Twitter: twitter.com/nj_vaccine / Vaccine Bot NJ @nj_vaccine
CVS COVID Vaccine Bot-NJ : @NJCVSCovidVax
Additional resources
Related website with resource guide: sites.google.com/view/vaccine-bot-nj
Speaker at the Tri-state Obesity Society: Obesity Medicine Virtual Career Panel 2021
February 2021
The Tri-state Obesity Society (TriOS) enthusiastically welcomes three physicians who have trailblazed careers in obesity medicine. Join us for a 1-hour presentation and Q&A during which Drs. Bijal Dave, Rameck R. Hunt, and Amy Articolo share their professional journeys, practical advice for those newly interested, and their visions for the future of obesity medicine.
Is type 2 diabetes putting your or a loved one’s heart at risk?
♥ If you have type 2 diabetes, understandingyour risk for heart disease is one of the mostimportant things you can do—for the sake ofyour health and the people you cherish most. |
♥ But the good news is, the sooner youunderstand your risk, the sooner you cantalk to your healthcare provider to learn moreabout the link between type 2 diabetes andheart disease. Learn about the connection.Recognize your risk. Talk to yourhealthcare provider. Spread the word.The sooner the better. |
♥ That is because people with diabetes aretwo to four times more likely to developcardiovascular disease than people withoutdiabetes.1 That means you may have a higherchance of having heart disease, stroke or evendying—precious time lost with those whomean the most. |
♥ Scheduling an appointment with yourhealthcare provider is an important first stepto addressing the link between type 2 diabetesand heart disease. |