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Collaboration and innovation equals a multidisciplinary dream team for complex aortic disease
The aorta and its major arteries carry blood to all the body’s essential organs. Because of this, an aortic aneurysm or dissection can be quite serious. Should surgical treatment be needed to avoid a life-threatening rupture, there are a wide variety of possible approaches available, with a broad range of open and endovascular options supported…
Read MoreDedicated women’s heart care for a lifetime
The Inova Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program is focused on recognizing sex and gender differences in cardiovascular disease over a lifetime, particularly the impact of sex-specific risk enhancers that affect women at different stages of their lives. Our multidisciplinary team works to detect these risks early, address them effectively, and provide specialized treatment for heart conditions…
Read MoreInova Cares for Families Open in Annandale
Fairfax, VA — Inova celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares for Families (ICF) clinic located at 7617 Little River Tpk., # 600, Annandale, today. ICF has had significant growth over the last decade, providing primary healthcare as well as a medical home for families who qualify for Medicaid, FAMIS, Inova’s Financial Assistance Program…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: April 2025
Leesburg, VA, March 262wszx, 2025 — Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of April. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth. Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services hosts multiple blood drives in Loudoun County
Leesburg, VA, March 13, 2025 —Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) invites the Loudoun County community to roll up their sleeves and save lives by donating blood at three upcoming blood drives. Your donation can make a critical difference for patients in need. Monday, March 31 from noon – 4 p.m.Leesburg Women in Government Blood DriveIda…
Read MoreNearly 50 years of cardiac surgery innovation and excellence
In 1977, Inova established a dedicated program for patients who required surgical intervention for cardiovascular disease. Over the past five decades, we have remained committed to serving our community by providing the full spectrum of contemporary cardiovascular surgical care and developing well-equipped, talented surgical and critical care teams to ensure excellent outcomes. As a result, Inova…
Read MoreInova Community Health Opportunities accepting 2025 applications
Fairfax, VA – March 17, 2025 – Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our communities. Inova is now accepting Inova Community Health Opportunities applications from eligible local non-profit community partners for projects and programs that are aligned with our Community…
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak: What you need to know
With recent measles outbreaks across the country, Inova remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads through the air and can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The best way to protect yourself and others is…
Read MoreThe Ironman of Inova: patient makes full recovery after 44 days on ECMO
Multidisciplinary care and teamwork at its finest Steve Shelton, 35, of Martinsburg, WV, made Inova history when he broke the record for Inova’s longest-ever time on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Steve was on VA ECMO for 44 days – 10 times longer than the average duration, providing a chance for his heart and…
Read MoreKate’s complex journey reaches a new chapter with a new heart
Kate Markey is an expert at beating the odds. Although only in her early-50s, Kate is successfully managing the aftermath of cardiac amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis, having survived congestive heart failure, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, a stem cell transplant and a heart transplant, all related to the condition. Her story illustrates why the coordinated, multidisciplinary care…
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