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A native of New Orleans, Dr. Reitman is a board certified cardiologist who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Washington University in St. Louis in 1991 and then earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University, New Orleans, in 1995. After completing an internship and residency in internal medicine at Tufts Affiliated Hospitals in Boston, MA, Dr. Reitman completed a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Brown University, Providence, R.I. After an Interventional Fellowship at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, completed 2002, Dr Reitman started clinic practice in Marietta , GA.
Instrumental towards bringing interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery to Cobb County, Dr Reitman has been a perennial high volume operator, and has played an integral role in the development of Complex PCI, Cardiogenic Shock and Structural Heart Teams for Wellstar Health Systems. Teaching activities have involved live rotational atherectomy courses and complex interventional courses for interventional physicians from around the country.Starting as a three-physician interventional group at one hospital, Dr Reitman helped grow an interventional program that now touches a broad geography across the Atlanta metropolitan area, represented by over 18 interventional physicians in 9 separate cardiac cath labs. He has served as the system level cardiac catheterization lab director since 2009.
Dr Reitman has been involved in a number of coronary and structural heart trials in collaboration with other Wellstar physicians, including trials involving the Synergy and Onyx platforms, the Edwards Sapien and Evolut valves. Reitman has been involved with the Georgia Chapter of the American College of Cardiology since his arrival in Atlanta in 2002 .
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Specialties
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Louisiana State University
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interv/Card
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Languages spoken
English
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TAVR at Wellstar
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital has been conducting TAVR procedures since 2012. Our clinical TAVR results are among the national leaders in terms of positive outcomes with fewer complications.
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 142 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.90
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.86
Listened to me carefully
4.83
Shared the right amount of information
4.82
Earned my trust
4.82
All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.
Patient Reviews
5
I think everybody in Dr. Reitman's office is blue chip. I can't give you any higher remark than that, including Dr. Reitman. He's just a brilliant man, and he is always in a good mood, and I look forward to seeing him, and it's clear that he looks forward to seeing me and his other patients alike. Great guy. You're lucky to have him. Thank you.
August 25, 2024
5
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Reitman and his staff. Everyone is very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Reitman is an excellent clinician. He always tells me about the recent advances in research regarding my cardiac diagnosis.
August 18, 2024
5
I arrived early before my 2:30pm appointment. It wasn't until about an 3:30 that I was seen.
August 14, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman and his nurse staff are the best in the business or I would be taking my business elsewhere. They are very confident, they understand what needs to be done and they do the job. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
5
Thank you Dr. Reitman always great to see you!!!
July 18, 2024
5
Very professional
July 18, 2024
4
Too soon to tell! Doctor appeared to be very knowledgeable! Of course, I liked it that he wasn't anxious to make a quick decision! I liked that! He ordered further tests!
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman provided superior care when diagnosing my condition and administering the process 'em placing the stent. He fully explained the necessity of the operation and explained the way ahead
July 4, 2024
5
The entire staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions or concerns. Dr. Reitman makes you feel as though you are a special patient that he'll take good care of (and I believe he will).
July 7, 2024
4
The team of doctors seem to be on top of my situation.
July 3, 2024
3
Every went well until the case manager came in to help. Gave me a broshour and set me up as if I had agreed to the procedure. Then as we were leaving and I needed to call my ride they lost her card a came back with question after question about finding another option. Came back and handed me the card and didn't say a thing.
June 13, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable, personable, explained everything thoroughly and in words I could understand
June 12, 2024
5
I greatly appreciate the explanations of my health issue and the opportunity to ask questions about the process for surgery.
May 16, 2024
4
I felt like the doctor was very harsh and was mad about me or something but it was a bit uncomfortable. I also think he called me a liar and I was never told about how bad my heart was. I do think he was very detailed and I do appreciate it because now I know how serious it is. So all in all I needed him.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was succinct when explaining my condition, and what I liked best was he spoke to me in a respectful manner, despite my limited knowledge. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me, and am at ease now that I've seen him. He is an excellent doctor.
May 15, 2024
5
Super nice staff
May 15, 2024
5
Thus far, a very impressive experience with care and concern and explanations given all of the time.
May 4, 2024
5
Everything went very well, was explained to me in detail. However, I'm still waiting to get the appointment for the procedure.
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience !!!!!!!
May 2, 2024
5
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Reitman and his staff. It's wonderful having a physician who truly cares about his patients.
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent care from Dr. Reitman! My mom will be 90 years old this summer and he treats her with respect and dignity.
April 1, 2024
5
Out standing!
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was extremely cordial, very interested, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was a very exceptional cardiologist. I'm so glad that we found him.
March 23, 2024
5
This office cares about my well being
March 21, 2024
5
A good experience with every staff member I encountered.
March 22, 2024
5
All were concerned about my heart condition. The team is working to get the test that I require so they can do the heart valve replacement that I require.
March 21, 2024
5
The entire office was very welcoming and professional.
March 20, 2024
5
My doc is so caring and listens to all of my problems. He's so smart. Love this guy.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman is extremely competent and caring physician with exceptional bedside manner.
March 10, 2024
5
nice
February 29, 2024
5
I think everybody in Dr. Reitman's office is blue chip. I can't give you any higher remark than that, including Dr. Reitman. He's just a brilliant man, and he is always in a good mood, and I look forward to seeing him, and it's clear that he looks forward to seeing me and his other patients alike. Great guy. You're lucky to have him. Thank you.
August 25, 2024
5
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Reitman and his staff. Everyone is very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Reitman is an excellent clinician. He always tells me about the recent advances in research regarding my cardiac diagnosis.
August 18, 2024
5
I arrived early before my 2:30pm appointment. It wasn't until about an 3:30 that I was seen.
August 14, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman and his nurse staff are the best in the business or I would be taking my business elsewhere. They are very confident, they understand what needs to be done and they do the job. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
5
Thank you Dr. Reitman always great to see you!!!
July 18, 2024
5
Very professional
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman provided superior care when diagnosing my condition and administering the process 'em placing the stent. He fully explained the necessity of the operation and explained the way ahead
July 4, 2024
5
The entire staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions or concerns. Dr. Reitman makes you feel as though you are a special patient that he'll take good care of (and I believe he will).
July 7, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable, personable, explained everything thoroughly and in words I could understand
June 12, 2024
5
I greatly appreciate the explanations of my health issue and the opportunity to ask questions about the process for surgery.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was succinct when explaining my condition, and what I liked best was he spoke to me in a respectful manner, despite my limited knowledge. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me, and am at ease now that I've seen him. He is an excellent doctor.
May 15, 2024
5
Super nice staff
May 15, 2024
5
Thus far, a very impressive experience with care and concern and explanations given all of the time.
May 4, 2024
5
Everything went very well, was explained to me in detail. However, I'm still waiting to get the appointment for the procedure.
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience !!!!!!!
May 2, 2024
5
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Reitman and his staff. It's wonderful having a physician who truly cares about his patients.
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent care from Dr. Reitman! My mom will be 90 years old this summer and he treats her with respect and dignity.
April 1, 2024
5
Out standing!
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was extremely cordial, very interested, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was a very exceptional cardiologist. I'm so glad that we found him.
March 23, 2024
5
This office cares about my well being
March 21, 2024
5
A good experience with every staff member I encountered.
March 22, 2024
5
All were concerned about my heart condition. The team is working to get the test that I require so they can do the heart valve replacement that I require.
March 21, 2024
5
The entire office was very welcoming and professional.
March 20, 2024
5
My doc is so caring and listens to all of my problems. He's so smart. Love this guy.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman is extremely competent and caring physician with exceptional bedside manner.
March 10, 2024
5
nice
February 29, 2024
4
Too soon to tell! Doctor appeared to be very knowledgeable! Of course, I liked it that he wasn't anxious to make a quick decision! I liked that! He ordered further tests!
July 18, 2024
4
The team of doctors seem to be on top of my situation.
July 3, 2024
4
I felt like the doctor was very harsh and was mad about me or something but it was a bit uncomfortable. I also think he called me a liar and I was never told about how bad my heart was. I do think he was very detailed and I do appreciate it because now I know how serious it is. So all in all I needed him.
May 16, 2024
3
Every went well until the case manager came in to help. Gave me a broshour and set me up as if I had agreed to the procedure. Then as we were leaving and I needed to call my ride they lost her card a came back with question after question about finding another option. Came back and handed me the card and didn't say a thing.
June 13, 2024
3
Every went well until the case manager came in to help. Gave me a broshour and set me up as if I had agreed to the procedure. Then as we were leaving and I needed to call my ride they lost her card a came back with question after question about finding another option. Came back and handed me the card and didn't say a thing.
June 13, 2024
4
Too soon to tell! Doctor appeared to be very knowledgeable! Of course, I liked it that he wasn't anxious to make a quick decision! I liked that! He ordered further tests!
July 18, 2024
4
The team of doctors seem to be on top of my situation.
July 3, 2024
4
I felt like the doctor was very harsh and was mad about me or something but it was a bit uncomfortable. I also think he called me a liar and I was never told about how bad my heart was. I do think he was very detailed and I do appreciate it because now I know how serious it is. So all in all I needed him.
May 16, 2024
5
I think everybody in Dr. Reitman's office is blue chip. I can't give you any higher remark than that, including Dr. Reitman. He's just a brilliant man, and he is always in a good mood, and I look forward to seeing him, and it's clear that he looks forward to seeing me and his other patients alike. Great guy. You're lucky to have him. Thank you.
August 25, 2024
5
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Reitman and his staff. Everyone is very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Reitman is an excellent clinician. He always tells me about the recent advances in research regarding my cardiac diagnosis.
August 18, 2024
5
I arrived early before my 2:30pm appointment. It wasn't until about an 3:30 that I was seen.
August 14, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman and his nurse staff are the best in the business or I would be taking my business elsewhere. They are very confident, they understand what needs to be done and they do the job. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
5
Thank you Dr. Reitman always great to see you!!!
July 18, 2024
5
Very professional
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman provided superior care when diagnosing my condition and administering the process 'em placing the stent. He fully explained the necessity of the operation and explained the way ahead
July 4, 2024
5
The entire staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions or concerns. Dr. Reitman makes you feel as though you are a special patient that he'll take good care of (and I believe he will).
July 7, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable, personable, explained everything thoroughly and in words I could understand
June 12, 2024
5
I greatly appreciate the explanations of my health issue and the opportunity to ask questions about the process for surgery.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was succinct when explaining my condition, and what I liked best was he spoke to me in a respectful manner, despite my limited knowledge. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me, and am at ease now that I've seen him. He is an excellent doctor.
May 15, 2024
5
Super nice staff
May 15, 2024
5
Thus far, a very impressive experience with care and concern and explanations given all of the time.
May 4, 2024
5
Everything went very well, was explained to me in detail. However, I'm still waiting to get the appointment for the procedure.
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience !!!!!!!
May 2, 2024
5
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Reitman and his staff. It's wonderful having a physician who truly cares about his patients.
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent care from Dr. Reitman! My mom will be 90 years old this summer and he treats her with respect and dignity.
April 1, 2024
5
Out standing!
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was extremely cordial, very interested, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was a very exceptional cardiologist. I'm so glad that we found him.
March 23, 2024
5
This office cares about my well being
March 21, 2024
5
A good experience with every staff member I encountered.
March 22, 2024
5
All were concerned about my heart condition. The team is working to get the test that I require so they can do the heart valve replacement that I require.
March 21, 2024
5
The entire office was very welcoming and professional.
March 20, 2024
5
My doc is so caring and listens to all of my problems. He's so smart. Love this guy.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman is extremely competent and caring physician with exceptional bedside manner.
March 10, 2024
5
nice
February 29, 2024
5
I think everybody in Dr. Reitman's office is blue chip. I can't give you any higher remark than that, including Dr. Reitman. He's just a brilliant man, and he is always in a good mood, and I look forward to seeing him, and it's clear that he looks forward to seeing me and his other patients alike. Great guy. You're lucky to have him. Thank you.
August 25, 2024
5
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Reitman and his staff. Everyone is very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Reitman is an excellent clinician. He always tells me about the recent advances in research regarding my cardiac diagnosis.
August 18, 2024
5
I arrived early before my 2:30pm appointment. It wasn't until about an 3:30 that I was seen.
August 14, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman and his nurse staff are the best in the business or I would be taking my business elsewhere. They are very confident, they understand what needs to be done and they do the job. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
5
Thank you Dr. Reitman always great to see you!!!
July 18, 2024
5
Very professional
July 18, 2024
4
Too soon to tell! Doctor appeared to be very knowledgeable! Of course, I liked it that he wasn't anxious to make a quick decision! I liked that! He ordered further tests!
July 18, 2024
5
The entire staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions or concerns. Dr. Reitman makes you feel as though you are a special patient that he'll take good care of (and I believe he will).
July 7, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman provided superior care when diagnosing my condition and administering the process 'em placing the stent. He fully explained the necessity of the operation and explained the way ahead
July 4, 2024
4
The team of doctors seem to be on top of my situation.
July 3, 2024
3
Every went well until the case manager came in to help. Gave me a broshour and set me up as if I had agreed to the procedure. Then as we were leaving and I needed to call my ride they lost her card a came back with question after question about finding another option. Came back and handed me the card and didn't say a thing.
June 13, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable, personable, explained everything thoroughly and in words I could understand
June 12, 2024
5
I greatly appreciate the explanations of my health issue and the opportunity to ask questions about the process for surgery.
May 16, 2024
4
I felt like the doctor was very harsh and was mad about me or something but it was a bit uncomfortable. I also think he called me a liar and I was never told about how bad my heart was. I do think he was very detailed and I do appreciate it because now I know how serious it is. So all in all I needed him.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was succinct when explaining my condition, and what I liked best was he spoke to me in a respectful manner, despite my limited knowledge. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me, and am at ease now that I've seen him. He is an excellent doctor.
May 15, 2024
5
Super nice staff
May 15, 2024
5
Thus far, a very impressive experience with care and concern and explanations given all of the time.
May 4, 2024
5
Everything went very well, was explained to me in detail. However, I'm still waiting to get the appointment for the procedure.
May 3, 2024
5
Excellent experience !!!!!!!
May 2, 2024
5
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Reitman and his staff. It's wonderful having a physician who truly cares about his patients.
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent care from Dr. Reitman! My mom will be 90 years old this summer and he treats her with respect and dignity.
April 1, 2024
5
Out standing!
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was extremely cordial, very interested, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was a very exceptional cardiologist. I'm so glad that we found him.
March 23, 2024
5
A good experience with every staff member I encountered.
March 22, 2024
5
All were concerned about my heart condition. The team is working to get the test that I require so they can do the heart valve replacement that I require.
March 21, 2024
5
This office cares about my well being
March 21, 2024
5
The entire office was very welcoming and professional.
March 20, 2024
5
My doc is so caring and listens to all of my problems. He's so smart. Love this guy.
March 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman is extremely competent and caring physician with exceptional bedside manner.
March 10, 2024
5
nice
February 29, 2024
5
nice
February 29, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman is extremely competent and caring physician with exceptional bedside manner.
March 10, 2024
5
My doc is so caring and listens to all of my problems. He's so smart. Love this guy.
March 18, 2024
5
The entire office was very welcoming and professional.
March 20, 2024
5
This office cares about my well being
March 21, 2024
5
All were concerned about my heart condition. The team is working to get the test that I require so they can do the heart valve replacement that I require.
March 21, 2024
5
A good experience with every staff member I encountered.
March 22, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was extremely cordial, very interested, and I would recommend him to anyone. He was a very exceptional cardiologist. I'm so glad that we found him.
March 23, 2024
5
Out standing!
March 31, 2024
5
Excellent care from Dr. Reitman! My mom will be 90 years old this summer and he treats her with respect and dignity.
April 1, 2024
5
Always a pleasure seeing Dr Reitman and his staff. It's wonderful having a physician who truly cares about his patients.
April 7, 2024
5
Excellent experience !!!!!!!
May 2, 2024
5
Everything went very well, was explained to me in detail. However, I'm still waiting to get the appointment for the procedure.
May 3, 2024
5
Thus far, a very impressive experience with care and concern and explanations given all of the time.
May 4, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman was succinct when explaining my condition, and what I liked best was he spoke to me in a respectful manner, despite my limited knowledge. I have full confidence in his ability to treat me, and am at ease now that I've seen him. He is an excellent doctor.
May 15, 2024
5
Super nice staff
May 15, 2024
5
I greatly appreciate the explanations of my health issue and the opportunity to ask questions about the process for surgery.
May 16, 2024
4
I felt like the doctor was very harsh and was mad about me or something but it was a bit uncomfortable. I also think he called me a liar and I was never told about how bad my heart was. I do think he was very detailed and I do appreciate it because now I know how serious it is. So all in all I needed him.
May 16, 2024
5
Very knowledgeable, personable, explained everything thoroughly and in words I could understand
June 12, 2024
3
Every went well until the case manager came in to help. Gave me a broshour and set me up as if I had agreed to the procedure. Then as we were leaving and I needed to call my ride they lost her card a came back with question after question about finding another option. Came back and handed me the card and didn't say a thing.
June 13, 2024
4
The team of doctors seem to be on top of my situation.
July 3, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman provided superior care when diagnosing my condition and administering the process 'em placing the stent. He fully explained the necessity of the operation and explained the way ahead
July 4, 2024
5
The entire staff is very friendly and takes time to answer any questions or concerns. Dr. Reitman makes you feel as though you are a special patient that he'll take good care of (and I believe he will).
July 7, 2024
4
Too soon to tell! Doctor appeared to be very knowledgeable! Of course, I liked it that he wasn't anxious to make a quick decision! I liked that! He ordered further tests!
July 18, 2024
5
Very professional
July 18, 2024
5
Thank you Dr. Reitman always great to see you!!!
July 18, 2024
5
Dr. Reitman and his nurse staff are the best in the business or I would be taking my business elsewhere. They are very confident, they understand what needs to be done and they do the job. Thank you.
July 20, 2024
5
I arrived early before my 2:30pm appointment. It wasn't until about an 3:30 that I was seen.
August 14, 2024
5
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Reitman and his staff. Everyone is very pleasant and efficient. Dr. Reitman is an excellent clinician. He always tells me about the recent advances in research regarding my cardiac diagnosis.
August 18, 2024
5
I think everybody in Dr. Reitman's office is blue chip. I can't give you any higher remark than that, including Dr. Reitman. He's just a brilliant man, and he is always in a good mood, and I look forward to seeing him, and it's clear that he looks forward to seeing me and his other patients alike. Great guy. You're lucky to have him. Thank you.
August 25, 2024
Publications and Articles
TomCare
Self-awareness and specialized imaging help active dad get ahead of the game
When COVID forced everyone to spend more time at home, Tom Murphy decided he wouldn’t sit around idle. At 62, he upped his regular activity to work out with his son, daughter and daughter’s fiancé—college athletes who kept him in top shape.
Tom’s go-to workout was a long walk in a hilly East Cobb neighborhood. He and the kids also played a lot of pickleball.
About a year in, Tom noticed a physical change.
“I was playing fewer games of pickleball at a time and making it only halfway through my walks,” he said.
During Tom’s annual appointment with Dr. George Kramer, he shared his concerns about his symptoms.
“I do sports with my kids, and I’m short of breath,” Tom said.
The physician requested a cardiac CT (CCTA), the new standard for detecting heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. It can be more accurate than treadmill stress tests and is less invasive than cardiac catheterization.
“Results of the initial CT showed two blockages,” Dr. Kramer said. “One blockage was 67%, one was 75%, and we decided to follow up with further analysis using the HeartFlow test.”
Because Wellstar was the first HeartFlow Platinum site in Georgia, the cardiology staff were able to create a personalized, 3D model of Tom’s coronary arteries to check on blood flow. HeartFlow is a fractional reserve assessment that looks at how each blockage impacts the heart. Previously, this in-depth view of the heart could only happen with a more invasive procedure.
According to Dr. Kramer, the test itself has been “a godsend” since it makes it possible for patients to avoid invasive tests while still getting important—and potentially lifesaving—information about their hearts.
HeartFlow revealed the blood flow to Tom’s heart was significantly compromised.
Tom and his 91-year-old mother stand together for heart health.
Surviving sudden cardiac death—and living life to the fullest
There aren’t many people out there who can say they survived cardiac arrest at 30. Kevin Miskewicz can.
According to the American Heart Association, more than 90% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die. Those who survive often have permanent neurological disabilities. But Kevin’s story has an incredibly fortunate ending, thanks to the highly coordinated work of his medical experts at Wellstar.
Recovering from cardiac arrest is something Kevin will never forget. It lives forever as a piece of his health history—one that includes a dedicated healthcare team—and his wife, who was the first to save his life.
CPR to the rescue
Kevin woke up on Labor Day 2017 at 5:30 AM to take the dog out. Pausing to adjust the thermostat as he came in, he fell, knocking over a lamp.
He was in cardiac arrest.
With no symptoms and no known pre-existing condition, this was unexpected, but that didn’t stop his wife, Andrea, from jumping into action.
“If it weren’t for me knocking over a lamp when I passed out,” said Kevin, “she would have never woken up and saved my life.”
In addition to calling 911 and unlocking the door for the paramedics, Andrea performed CPR for 10 minutes.
Coordinating multidisciplinary care to save a life
When paramedics arrived at Kevin’s home, he had no pulse and was not breathing. As the paramedics performed their lifesaving work, he technically died two times.
The ambulance took him to Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, where he was initially assessed and treated by Dr. David Jacoboff. The interventional cardiologist implanted an intra-aortic balloon pump to stabilize him. Then, he transferred Kevin to Wellstar Kennestone for highly specialized heart care.
When Kevin arrived at Wellstar Kennestone by helicopter, his heart function wasn’t strong enough to support his body. Dr. Reitman and a team of doctors including a cardiologist, a pulmonologist and critical care doctors worked in tandem to put Kevin on an advanced life support system called veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Better known as VA-ECMO, it took the heart “offline” so it could heal. The technology removed unoxygenated blood from his body, oxygenated it and pumped it back in for the next three days.
“Very few places in the state—only four or five hospitals—have the technology and specialized training to put a patient on ECMO,” Dr. Reitman explained.
