Another FIRST by the Carilion Clinic Cardiac Perfusion Team

The Carilion Clinic Cardiac Perfusion Team has been recognized for being the first hospital in the State of Virginia to launch the new Liva Nova Essenz Heart-Lung Bypass Machine.

The Essenz Perfusion System combines the state-of-the-art Essenz HLM with an intuitive Patient Monitor and accurate sensing technology, enabling data-driven decision making to provide world class care to our cardio-thoracic surgical patients.

Our cardiac perfusion team is globally recognized for their quality and excellence being among an elite few centers who have received the AmSECT Pillar Award for Perfusion Excellence twice.  The team is grateful for the support it has received to purchase and launch this state-of-the-art equipment to support their efforts in quality excellence and outstanding patient care.

The Carilion Clinic Perfusion Team

Philip Strole - Chief Perfusionist

Bruce Banning

Lance Scott

Elise Ricotta

Rachel Mills - Perfusion Consultant

Michael Freedy