Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular’
Nearly 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 MoreIntegrated palliative care support throughout patient journey
When patients face the potential need for a left ventricular assist device or heart transplantation, Inova integrates palliative care as part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team to ensure patients’ concerns around symptoms and goals for their care are understood by the care team. At the onset of every patient’s journey with advanced heart failure, the…
Read MoreInova’s Christopher O’Connor to Receive Distinguished Scientist Award from American College of Cardiology
Falls Church, VA (February 4, 2021) The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently announced Christopher O’Connor, MD, MACC, President of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), was chosen to receive the 2021 ACC Distinguished Scientist Award – Clinical Domain. This award recognizes Dr. O’Connor’s extraordinary career as a trailblazer in cardiovascular and heart failure…
Read MorePersonalized Care for Heart Failure Patients
Robert Cole, MD, shares how the CardioMEMS™ device is improving the lives of those living with congestive heart failure Using the state-of-the-art CardioMEMS™ device, Inova’s advanced heart failure specialists can monitor their patients’ conditions remotely, promptly identifying when medical intervention is needed to help avoid repeated and costly admissions to the hospital. Congestive heart failure…
Read MoreLessen Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Marianne Sherman, MA, CVRN-BC is a cardiac rehabilitation clinician for Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Loudoun and Inova Fairfax Hospitals. She has more than 25 years of experience including unit management, the development of individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse cardiac diagnoses, exercise prescription, and patient education to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Heart…
Read MoreInova’s heart team gives emergency lifesaving care to a young soldier from Walter Reed
Victory on the Home Front All the way from Kosovo: A U.S. Army specialist with rapidly declining heart function due to infection was transferred via Macedonia, then Germany, then Walter Reed Medical Center, and finally to Inova to receive life-saving care. The extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) machine took the burden off his heart and lungs…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Cardiopulmonary Rehab Program Certified by Industry Leader
Media Contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840 Helping patients recover from cardiac and pulmonary disease faster Alexandria VA (September 10, 2013) – Inova Alexandria Hospital is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Inova Alexandria Hospital was recognized for its commitment to improving the…
Read More