Jayne S. Kulp: “Gwinnett Medical Center Cardiology”

At the Monday, Sept. 15, meeting of the Rotary Club of Lawrenceville, Jayne S. Kulp, Director of Cardiology Services at Gwinnett Medical Center, brought the group up-to-date on the full service cardiac unit at the Center.  After defining what constitutes a heart attack, she described the various services, from non-invasive testing to the surgical  and rehab stages.  GMC has proven better than average with a “door to balloon” time of only 45 minutes.  She described some of the interventional procedures, described the four cardiac catherization labs, and passed around samples of stents and pacemakers.  She discussed not only the “plumbing” aspects of treatment but also the electrophysiology treatments.  GMC offers cardiac surgery for those needing surgery and also rehabilitation services for post-treatment.