Medical advances have transformed °vascular disease Meet one of the faces of success Sidney Goldstein, M.D., is division head emeritus of Cardiovascular Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He is board certified in cardiology and a member of the Henry Ford Medical Group. In Dr. Goldstein's distinguished medical career, the field of cardiol- ogy has been totally transformed. He has seen many new imaging techniques, technologies and drug therapies become available over the years. "When I began practicing medicine in 1962 there was no angiography, which is now a huge part of cardi- ology," he says. "Since that tech- nology became available in the early 197os, we have been able to prevent heart attacks and prolong the lives of those with coronary heart disease." He points out that angiography has brought the ability to diagnose and treat patients with balloon therapy and clot-busting drugs. Although external defibrillators have been in use for decades, Dr. Goldstein notes that in the last 15 years, internal defibrillators have contributed to physicians' ability to stabilize heartbeats. They are used in addition to pacemakers for patients at high risk of cardiac arrest and some survivors of heart attacks, with both devices monitor- ing the rhythm and response of the heart. "If the heart is beating too slowly, the pacemaker will make an adjust- ment," he explains. "If it's beating too quickly, the internal defibrilla- tor will give it a slight shock. "I was able to implant some of the first pacemakers in the world in the 1960s," he says. "They were quite experimental at the time." Over the last 25 years, there has been a tremendous improvement in the medications that treat heart failure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Dr. Goldstein was a principal investigator in clinical drug trials at Henry Ford Hospital demonstrating the benefit of beta For more information or to make an appointment call 1-Soo-HENRYFORD or visit our Web site www.henryford.com 36 • OCTOBER 2006 • JNPLATINLJM blockers for patients who have had a heart attack or heart failure. Currently, new drugs are being developed that will treat coro- nary heart dis- ease. "With new tech- niques under development, we will be able to personalize drug thera- pies," he says. "Now, we treat large populations with medications; some benefit, but some do not. In the near future, physicians will be able to predict which patient will respond to different types of thera- py. This involves developing new genetic profiles, to identify which people will have a better response to particular drugs. "Our doctors and researchers are playing a major role in the devel- opment of new resources in many of these areas," he adds. "It's vital work such as this that has earned Henry Ford's division of Cardiovascular Medicine recogni- tion as one of the top 50 programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report." National prominence has also been achieved by Henry Ford's Heart & Vascular Institute, for programs on heart failure, electrophysiology, basic research and preventive car- diology. The institute, of which Dr. Goldstein has been a past director, offers a multi-specialty approach to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research of cardiovascular dis- eases. His current practice involves not only research and patient care, but also consulting. He and his wife, Phebe, are resi- dents of Bloomfield Hills. They have two adult children. P ATINUM FETCHING FUNDS: The Michigan Humane Society is rais- ing money to help identify and care for thousands of under- served animals with a Mega March for Animals 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Participants — with and without pets — will meet in Detroit's Hart Plaza, take a two-mile stroll through the historic parts of the city and return to the starting point. (866) MHUMANE, Ext. 149. HOME IDEAS: The Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan introduces the latest concepts in home improvement during the Fall Remodeling & Design Expo to be held Oct. 13-15 at the Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Hours are noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. (248) 737-4477. ROMANTIC SECURITY: A cop and a building guard build a relationship as they forge ahead with a murder investigation in Lobby Hero, a 2nd Stage production by Stagecrafters. The serio- comedy theater piece runs Oct. 13-15 and 19-22 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Performances are at 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. other days. $12. (248) 541-6430. FAMILY OPERA: The Araboolies of Liberty Street is a production taken from a children's book about tolerance and diversity. It will be performed by the Michigan Opera Theatre at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Franklin Community Church, 26425 Wellington, Franklin Village. $5410. (248) 626-6606. BIKE BENEFIT: Variety, the Children's Charity, hosts Lights, Camera, Auction! to raise funds for its Bikes for Kids program. The event features a strolling dinner catered by popular area res- taurants, a sneak preview of a major motion picture and a silent auction starting 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Emagine Theatre, 44425 W. 12 Mile, Novi. $50-$100. (248) 258-5511. TEMPTING TIDBITS: The third annual Grub Crawl spon- sored by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce offers participants food from 18 restaurants 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17. There will be shuttle service to all restaurants and a keepsake T-shirt. Proceeds from the $40 tickets go to Gleaners Community Food Bank, Detroit. (248) 626-3636. ATHLETIC INSPIRATION: DeeDee Jonrowe, the foremost female dog musher, is featured speaker for the Beaumont Breast Health Fair to be held Thursday, Oct. 19. The fair, set for 4-6 p.m. in the Imaging Center in Royal Oak, will provide informa- tion and staff to answer questions. A reception, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Administration Building, serves specialty foods. Jonrowe's presentation, "Beating Breast Cancer While Becoming the Fastest Woman in Iditarod History," will be 7-8:30 p.m. $20 donation is requested for the reception. (248) 551-8585.