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Findings of Major Clinical Trial Support Inova’s Approach to Treating Critical Limb Ischemia
A recent clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health concluded that vascular bypass surgery offers better outcomes than endovascular techniques for certain patients at risk for limb amputation caused by critical limb ischemia (CLI). Vascular surgeons at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular (ISVH) helped to develop many of the CLI bypass techniques that…
Read MoreDavid Is Back on His Bike After Spine Surgery at the Inova Spine Program
David Galiyas, 62, has lived an active and adventurous life. A college football athlete, he graduated from the United States Naval Academy before flying F-18 fighters in the U.S. Marine Corps. David built a career in the private sector after retiring from the Marines, but his most important role is as a husband, father and…
Read MoreInova Celebrates 150 Years of Caring at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson proclaimed Dec. 12, as “Inova Alexandria Hospital Day” in honor of the hospital’s leading role as the city’s trusted healthcare partner. Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration event held on the hospital’s campus. Inova leaders, hospital team members, community partners and elected officials…
Read MoreInova Juniper Program Provides Comprehensive HIV Care and Support Services
Mara Carter is the senior director of the Inova Juniper Program. Each December, we recognize HIV/AIDS Awareness Month as an opportunity to move toward ending the HIV epidemic, speak out against HIV stigma and support those living with an HIV diagnosis. Inova Health System strives year-round to meet the needs of those living with HIV.…
Read MoreWorking Out in the Heat? Protect Yourself!
Many athletes out there are working hard and pushing themselves to be in the best condition for their upcoming seasons. While it’d be nice to work out in a cool, air-conditioned room or facility all year long, it’s not realistic. More importantly, it won’t fully prepare you to play sports outside in a warm/hot environment.…
Read MoreDr. Edward Chang Leverages Innovative Surgical Approach to Treat First Patient with BEAR® Implant
Falls Church, VA – On October, 2022, Edward Chang, MD, became the first surgeon in Virginia to use the BEAR® Implant to treat an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the BEAR III trial. The BEAR Implant is the first medical advancement to enable the body to heal its own torn ACL. This new approach…
Read MoreInova’s Programs Provide Free Caregiver Support
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor all those who care for loved ones each day. Inova Health System recognizes the important role of caregivers, who work tirelessly to keep family members healthy and safe. Caregiving can bring many joys — and it can also be challenging and overwhelming. So Inova provides…
Read MoreImproving Outcomes with a Regionalized Systems of Care For Cardiogenic Shock Treatment
Behnam N. Tehrani, MD, is the Co-Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories for Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Co-Director of Inova Heart and Vascular Institute’s Cardiogenic Shock Program. He is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease. Cardiogenic shock is a time-sensitive and challenging condition to treat – the heart suddenly cannot pump blood to…
Read MoreCancer Prevention Through Nutrition
Marion Biggs, RD, LD, CNSC, is a registered dietitian at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Life With Cancer. She is board-certified in nutrition support. Approximately 40 percent of all cancer cases can be attributed to modifiable risk factors. These are risk factors based on habits that are within our control. One large decision we…
Read MoreWith NeuroPace, Inova Epilepsy Center Offers Christian an Effective Treatment for His Complex Epilepsy
Christian Schott, 38, has been battling epilepsy since he was in fifth grade, enduring bullying from classmates after having seizures at school. But things changed when Christian moved to the Washington, DC, region to pursue a new job opportunity in software engineering that fit his skills and experience in computer science and electrical engineering. Here,…
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