The Cardiovascular Care Group

03/11/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR REGISTRATION

There’s still time to register for the Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory Symposium — but not for long.

📅 March 27, 2026
📍 Hilton Short Hills

Join vascular technologists, ultrasonographers, and clinicians from across the region for a full day of advanced education featuring expert faculty, hands-on workshops, and interactive discussion.

✔ Earn up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
✔ Earn 8 SVU credits
✔ Learn from leading vascular surgeons and imaging specialists
✔ Breakfast, lunch, exhibits, and parking included

⏳ Deadline for registration: March 18.

Secure your spot today:
👉 https://hubs.ly/Q046q2dN0

03/09/2026

MONDAY MEETUP – On Mondays we feature a different vascular surgeon, physician assistant, or staff member so you can get to know them better.

Please join us in celebrating Elena Macias, PA-C on her third anniversary with The Cardiovascular Care Group! 🎉

Since joining us in April 2023, Elena has played a vital role in patient care—primarily at Overlook Hospital—where she assists in surgeries, develops treatment plans, manages prescriptions, and helps guide patients through every step of their vascular journey.

A certified Physician Assistant with additional certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Infection Control, Elena brings both clinical excellence and compassion to her work.

Born and raised in Colombia, she is a native Spanish speaker who enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with her family, and soaking in beautiful sunsets—especially with her young daughter.

Thank you, Elena, for three wonderful years of dedication and care! 💙

03/08/2026

International Women’s Day – March 8

Today we celebrate the extraordinary women who help lead, heal, and strengthen our practice every single day.

From our vascular surgeons and advanced practice providers to our medical assistants, surgical schedulers, technologists, patient representatives, and administrative leaders — women across The Cardiovascular Care Group play a critical role in delivering expert, compassionate vascular care.

They guide patients through complex diagnoses.
They provide comfort during procedures.
They coordinate care behind the scenes.
They lead with intelligence, empathy, and resilience.

Healthcare is stronger because of their dedication. Our patients are better because of their commitment.

Today — and every day — we honor the women who make our mission possible.

03/08/2026

Vascular disease often develops without warning. The Care Screen at The Cardiovascular Care Group is a fast, non-invasive vascular screening designed to detect risk early — before symptoms appear.

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of vascular disease, or a history of smoking, early screening can make a difference.

Schedule your Care Screen today - https://hubs.ly/Q045W79Y0.

03/06/2026

Employee Appreciation Day – March 6

Today we celebrate the people who make exceptional vascular care possible.

From our physicians and advanced practice providers to our nurses, technologists, medical assistants, administrative teams, and surgical staff — every member of The Cardiovascular Care Group plays a vital role in caring for our patients.

Compassion. Precision. Teamwork.
These aren’t just words — they’re what we see every day in our offices, procedure suites, and vascular labs.

We are grateful for your dedication, your expertise, and your commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered vascular care across New Jersey.

Thank you for everything you do — not just today, but every day.

03/04/2026

Staff Spotlight & Retirement Tribute: Sabrina Edmunds, RN

This March, we celebrate an incredible milestone — 15 years with The Cardiovascular Care Group — for someone who has shaped the heart of our Outpatient Procedure Suites.

Sabrina Edmunds, RN, has served as Director of Nursing for the Clifton Suite, leading daily operations, overseeing patient care, ensuring clinical compliance, and guiding her team with unwavering strength and compassion.

Sabrina began her nursing career in 1984 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in the cardiac and vascular arena, building a foundation in critical care and catheterization lab medicine. She brought that deep clinical expertise to our organization 15 years ago — and elevated every standard along the way.

When asked what best describes TCVCG, Sabrina chose one word: Empathetic

That word describes her perfectly.

Dr. Clifford M. Sales shared in his retirement letter: “In all the years I have had the honor of working alongside you, you never once placed anything above the good of the patient …You were ‘patient-focused’ long before the term became a commonplace slogan.”

Sabrina stood tallest in the most challenging moments. Her clinical judgment, leadership, and steadfast advocacy for patients earned the deepest respect of physicians and staff alike.

She will officially retire on May 1st, and while we are profoundly grateful for her 15 years of service, she will be deeply missed by our patients, physicians, and team.

In retirement, Sabrina looks forward to traveling without time constraints, gardening, building furniture, and enjoying peaceful moments at the lake and in the mountains.

From all of us at The Cardiovascular Care Group — and from every patient whose life you touched — thank you, Sabrina!

03/04/2026

The Cardiovascular Care Group has been named a NJ Top Docs practice based on merit. With more than 60 years of experience, The Cardiovascular Care Group, featuring the Vein Institute of NJ, is nationally recognized for excellence in vascular and endovascular care. Guided by integrity and a patient-first philosophy, the practice is committed to delivering the right care, the right way, for every patient.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XXIy0H

03/03/2026

We are always delighted to hear feedback from our patients. Here is a recent review from a patient who saw Dr. Neil H. Poulsen, MD in our Clifton/Montclair Heights office.

"The office is very professional, yet warm and pleasant. Dr. Poulsen put me right at ease. His demeanor had an immediate calming effect on me that I forgot my nervousness. I found him to be knowledgeable, experienced, and personable. I have complete faith in him. All in all, a good experience. Glad he was recommended to be my doctor." Janice L.

02/24/2026

Real-World Education for the Vascular Lab

The Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory Symposium on March 27 delivers practical, clinically relevant education you can apply immediately.

Highlights include:
• EVAR fundamentals and post-op surveillance
• Dialysis access imaging and flow assessment
• Venous insufficiency and pelvic vein imaging
• PAD, carotid ultrasound, and incidental findings
• Hands-on workshops in pelvic venous imaging, dialysis access, and endografts

Earn up to 8 CME / SVU credits while learning from a multidisciplinary panel of experts.

📍 Hilton Short Hills
🔗 Register at https://hubs.ly/Q043vYDz0

02/22/2026

🩺 THE DOCTOR IS IN: Quick Chats with our Physicians 🩺

Daniel I. Fremed, MD, FACS joined the Cardiovascular Care Group in 2017, after successfully completing his residency in Vascular surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York. He is board certified in vascular surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, mesenteric and renal artery disease, dialysis access creation and maintenance, as well as disorders of the venous system. He has published and presented on many of these areas of interest.

Here he chats about his philosopy in vascular care . . .

02/21/2026

What's the Procedure?
An angiogram is a specialized imaging procedure that allows vascular surgeons to view blood flow inside your arteries in real time.

02/20/2026

🩺 Vascular disease is often silent — until it isn’t.

Many serious vascular conditions develop without symptoms, which is why early detection matters.

That’s why we created The Care Screen — a simple, non-invasive screening that checks key areas of vascular health in one convenient visit.

✔️ 4 essential tests
✔️ About 30 minutes
✔️ Performed by trusted vascular specialists
✔️ Just $149

Peace of mind starts with knowing where you stand.

👉 Learn more or schedule your Care Screen today:
https://hubs.ly/Q041SybW0

Get screened for silent but serious vascular diseases. Our experienced team offers comprehensive vascular screenings and treatments, ensuring early detection and better outcomes. Book your appointment today.