Q&A WITH
DINA TORTORELLI,
RN, BSN, CNML
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ina Tortorelli, RN, BSN, CNML, serves as manager of Cardiovascular Services for Atlantic
Health System’s Chilton Medical Center. Since joining the Chilton family in 1999, Dina’s
role has evolved and grown along with the hospital – from a “floating” nurse to architect of
Chilton’s burgeoning Cardiovascular services. She’s dedicated her entire career to pushing the
boundaries of cardiac care and improving heart health.
Q. Let’s put things in perspective.
how common is heart disease? Heart
disease is prevalent – around the globe and in
our own community. It’s the leading cause of
death in the world, affecting about 86 million
Americans and claiming more lives than all
forms of cancer combined. Close to home,
cardiovascular disease ranks among the highest
health priorities for Passaic and Morris Counties.
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