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The Dangers of High Blood Pressure: Why You Should Know Your Numbers
Henry Tran, MD, is a cardiovascular care physician at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and echocardiography. High blood pressure is extremely common. But that doesn’t mean it’s nothing to worry about. Untreated high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can lead to a variety of serious health problems.…
Read MoreAntibody Infusions May Speed Recovery from COVID-19
As reported by Julie Carey for NBC-4 Washington, when Inova ER physician Dr. Chris Sponaugle contracted COVID-19, he also became a patient – at one of Inova’s monoclonal antibody infusion clinics, which opened in mid-December at three Northern Virgnia locations. Sponaugle did not experience negative side effects and was happy to receive the treatment, which…
Read MoreStroke Reduction Device Offers Hope to At-Risk AFib Patients on Blood Thinners
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Among the First to Use Next-Generation WATCHMAN FLX™ Device for Stroke Reduction Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) clinicians are among the first in the Washington, DC region to implant a next-generation stroke risk reduction device for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is an irregular heartbeat that affects as…
Read MoreABC-7: ‘Brilliant thinkers’ help Inova reach 100,000 COVID vaccinations
On February 4, ABC-7 WJLA reported that Inova had achieved the milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines given in 53 days. Inova CEO Dr. Stephen Jones remarked [that] “Two months ago, we didn’t know we would be in the vaccination business. And suddenly it came and what these folks said is, ‘We’ll do what it takes…
Read MoreInova’s Breast Cancer Team Takes a New Look at Hormone Therapy Treatment
A group of six Inova physicians have published a paper in the Annals of Surgical Oncology that could lead to re-thinking of treatment practices for individuals with breast cancer. The paper, published in November 2020, details the results of a systemic literature review that included over 6,000 patient cases. READ THE REPORT: Axillary Response in…
Read MoreTingling, Weakness, Pain: Could You Have Peripheral Nerve Injury?
John F. Hamilton, MD, PhD, is Medical Director of the Inova Peripheral Nerve Program, Co-Medical Director of the Inova Spine Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital and is a physician in the Inova Neurosurgery practice. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. If you’ve experienced numbness and pain in…
Read MoreResolving to Eat Healthy in the New Year? Prepare for Success
Yasir Abdul-Rahman, DO, is a primary care physician with a special interest in preventative health for men, women and children. He practices family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Gainesville. Each year, eating healthier surfaces as a popular New Year’s resolution. It’s no surprise — a nutritious diet will help you maintain a healthy weight…
Read MoreFive Changes You Should Make to Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Disease
Tamkeen Farooq, DO, is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Inova Primary Care – Springfield. The new year is a perfect time to assess your overall health and lifestyle. Even if you feel good, some of your current habits may be contributing to a higher risk of chronic disease. The good news…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout at Inova: 35k Doses Given So Far
Inova has vaccinated 35,000-plus Northern Virginia healthcare workers, first responders, teachers and other eligible populations as of January 14, due in no small part to dedicated teams of specialists working in concert to move vaccine recipients through the process smoothly. Originally aiming to vaccinate somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500 per day, the Inova clinic has…
Read MoreJanuary is National Blood Donor Month. Reserve your Lifesaving Appointment Now!
Falls Church, VA – Since 1970, blood donors have been recognized in the month of January during National Blood Donor Month. This January, the blood supply is critically low for nearly all blood types. If you have Type O, Type A or Type B blood, please make an appointment to donate in the next few…
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