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Cardiogenic Shock, ECMO and a Rare Heart-Lung Transplant
Corey Saul started his 20s as a healthy young man. Little did he know, he was kicking off a tumultuous decade. By the time he turned 28, Corey had gotten a surprise genetic diagnosis, survived cardiogenic shock and received a combined heart-lung transplant. Thanks to Inova’s groundbreaking Cardiogenic Shock Team and the multidisciplinary experts at…
Read MoreComplex Course of Treatment Showcases Inova Heart Team’s Approach
With treatment and services from cardiogenic shock to cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, nursing and case management services, IHVI has built a comprehensive care team to support critically ill patients from the time they come to the hospital, throughout their time in intensive care, to release from the hospital and…
Read MoreComprehensive Congenital Heart Care at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
At Inova Children’s Heart Center, our team provides the most advanced, comprehensive care for children and adults with all forms of congenital heart disease. Earlier this year, we welcomed internationally recognized pediatric heart surgeon, James St. Louis, MD, who brings expertise in advanced heart failure therapies for children with neonatal heart differences. We also added…
Read MoreInova Saves Debbie’s Life Three Times: Lifesaving Actions in Stroke and Heart Care
(Editor’s note: Inova is a leading heart and stroke care health system in Northern Virginia. It’s one of the few in the region that performs mechanical thrombectomy. This specialized neurosurgical procedure treats certain types of strokes with minimally invasive methods. This story shows comprehensive stroke emergency response in action.) The day Debbie Hembree had a…
Read MoreInova Offers Robotic-assisted Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Surgery
Ramesh Singh, MD, is a cardiovascular surgeon at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. He is board-certified in cardiac and thoracic surgery and is the surgical director of Inova’s Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. He is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. Recently a patient came to my office with a blockage in…
Read MoreKelly Epps-Anderson, MD Announced as President of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region
Kelly Epps-Anderson, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), has been named the new President, American Heart Association Greater Washington Region. Along with incoming board members, Dr. Epps-Anderson will work to advance the mission and fundraising priorities for the American Heart Association. The board will also oversee opportunities for investment in…
Read MoreAspirin Use: Significant Change in National Guidelines for Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently finalized new guidance advising against daily aspirin use by certain people to prevent a first heart attack or stroke – a reversal of the panel’s 2016 recommendations. In general, for people 40 to 59 years of age who are at increased risk of developing heart…
Read MoreAfter a Heart-Lung Transplant, a Mother Gets a Second Chance
Tandy was still in her 30s when she started experiencing shortness of breath. She was a runner, but suddenly she couldn’t run more than two minutes without having to stop. Eventually, she was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Despite medical management, her condition deteriorated rapidly. “I had stations set up in the hallway so…
Read MoreCongenital Heart Disease Patient Gets Second Surgery & Second Chance
“You need open-heart surgery.” With those five words, Scott Boccia’s world turned upside down. Scott had always been healthy and active. “I was the kid that played every sport possible. I went on to play, and later coach, college football,” he says. In his 40s, he was a busy dad to three young kids and…
Read MoreInova’s Minimally Invasive Surgical Options Help Patients with Heart Valve Disease
Eric L. Sarin, MD, is a cardiac and thoracic surgeon with Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI). He is Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program and Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research. Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, MHS, is an Inova interventional cardiologist, Director of Inova’s Left Atrial Appendage Closure/WATCHMAN…
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