Englewood Hospital has expanded its neurosciences program with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art biplane imaging system, the appointment of new clinical leadership, and the expansion of a multidisciplinary stroke team with new specialists across neurology, neurosurgery, and endovascular care.
The latest-generation Siemens biplane system delivers real-time visibility inside the brain’s blood vessels, enabling intervention in complex stroke and neurovascular cases that previously could not be treated.
This advanced technology expands Englewood Hospital’s ability to provide sophisticated stroke and neurointerventional care, bringing a new level of intervention to patients in the community. This investment also builds on Englewood Hospital’s reputation for neurosurgery, strengthening the hospital’s ability to deliver comprehensive care for complex brain and vascular conditions.
In the United States in 2022, 1 in 6 deaths (17.5%) from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke.
“In just the first couple of weeks using this technology, we’ve already seen the difference it can make for patients with the most severe strokes,” said Dr. Joseph Carnevale, director of endovascular stroke at Englewood Hospital. “The level of clarity it gives us when navigating the brain’s blood vessels allows us to move faster and treat with incredible precision when every second counts.”
The biplane system uses two X-ray cameras positioned at different angles to capture simultaneous, high-resolution images of blood vessels in the brain. This dual-plane technology allows physicians to visualize complex vascular structures in real time, enhancing both speed and precision during minimally invasive procedures.
For patients experiencing ischemic stroke — where brain tissue is lost every second blood flow is blocked — the system supports faster, more efficient mechanical thrombectomy procedures to remove clots and restore circulation. By improving visualization and reducing procedure time, the technology strengthens the hospital’s ability to deliver rapid, potentially lifesaving intervention.
In just two weeks, Englewood Hospital has already seen life-changing outcomes for patients presenting with the most severe stroke symptoms.
“Stroke care depends on speed, coordination, and expertise,” said Dr. Justin Marcus, medical director of stroke at Englewood Hospital. “By bringing together advanced technology and a highly coordinated clinical team, we’re able to respond quickly and deliver the level of care these patients urgently need.”
Beyond stroke treatment, the system enhances Englewood Hospital’s capacity to treat brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid artery disease, and other complex brain and vascular conditions.
Englewood Health has appointed two physician leaders to guide and further advance its rapidly evolving stroke program.
Dr. Justin Marcus has been appointed medical director of stroke. He is board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and epilepsy by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His extensive academic training and experience across leading medical centers position him as a key leader in advancing stroke care at Englewood Health.
Dr. Joseph Carnevale has been appointed director of endovascular stroke. A neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive, catheter-based treatment of complex cerebrovascular conditions, his combined expertise in open and minimally invasive cerebrovascular techniques enables him to deliver highly specialized, modern stroke intervention tailored to each patient.
