Pulse is a physician-led entity structured around five patient centers: heart rhythm, advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular disease and coronary artery disease. The integrated cardiovascular organization will unite cardiac, thoracic and vascular services into one entity to manage prevention through diagnosis, treatment, management and supportive care. "We have worked alongside Cardiac Study Center for many years and are excited about what this aligned organization can achieve as we work toward healing and a healthy future." ![]() "MultiCare believes that we are all stronger working as a team to take care of the health of our population," said Bill Robertson, President and CEO of MultiCare Health System. Pulse will lead the charge to improve the health of the region's population and help residents live longer, happier lives. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Pierce County and Washington state and a serious health condition affecting thousands of residents. The expansion also will include heart and vascular research including investigator-initiated trials that will provide advanced, new treatment options for patients. That means better access to expert care and a shorter scheduling window when making appointments. The institute will serve the Pacific Northwest and significantly increase the number of physicians treating heart and vascular disease in the area, including expanding vascular surgery services in Auburn and cardiothoracic surgery services in Puyallup. "Our providers, nurses and staff are dedicated to coordinating the care of our patients to improve their health and wellness." Needham Ward, Chief Medical Officer of Pulse, and a Cardiologist at Cardiac Study Center for the past 34 years. "Combining these two organizations will make us all partners working toward the same purpose," said Dr.
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