Posts Tagged ‘cardiac care’
Specialized care team for Cardiomyopathy improves outcomes
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle itself. While other forms of cardiovascular disease are in the heart’s valves or blood vessels, cardiomyopathy means that the heart muscle doesn’t work as well as it should. Some kinds of cardiomyopathy are common – one in 500 Americans has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, for example – while others…
Read MoreWhat can a preventive cardiologist do for you?
Inova’s preventive cardiology services can help you identify and reduce your heart disease risk When most people think of cardiology, they think of providers who focus on treating existing cardiovascular disease, from heart attacks and valve disease to heart rhythm problems and heart failure. And of course, many cardiologists do focus on these areas. But…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Earns Joint Commission Certification for Heart Attack Care
Falls Church, VA – (November 23, 2010) — The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) – also know as heart attack – by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and…
Read MoreInova Health System Hospitals Receive Top Rankings for Cardiac, Stroke and GI Services
HealthGrades Study Names Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals for Quality Care Falls Church, VA – (October 13, 2009) – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals today received top ratings for cardiac, stroke and gastrointestinal (GI) services by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare-ratings organization. The recognition is based on a HealthGrades study that analyzed patient outcomes throughout…
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