Posts Tagged ‘heart disease’
A snapshot of cardiovascular health in the Hispanic population
The Hispanic population is extraordinarily diverse, with individuals whose heritage spans many countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It is the largest, and fastest growing, ethnic group in the country – and as with all Americans, cardiovascular health is a top concern. What do we know about cardiovascular risk among Hispanic populations in the…
Read MoreHeart Failure Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options from Inova’s Experts
“Heart failure” is something of a misnomer. Although many people think that heart failure means a person’s heart abruptly stops beating, heart failure is not the same as cardiac arrest. Heart failure simply means that a person’s heart is not pumping optimally, to keep up with the body’s needs. “Many patients come to me with…
Read MoreInova Children’s Heart Program Provides Specialized Care
Tiny Heartbeats: Lucas Collazo, MD, and Mitchell Cohen, MD, lead program that monitors congenital heart disease Lucas Collazo, MD, congenital cardiac surgeon, and Mitchell Cohen, MD, pediatric and adult congenital electrophysiologist, serve on the highly regarded Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) team. In October 2017 they partnered to co-direct the Inova Children’s Heart Program,…
Read MorePower to the Patient at Inova Heart & Vascular Clinical Trials Unit
Power to the Patient Spotlight on the Clinical Trials Unit at Inova Heart & Vascular Institute in Falls Church, VA Clinical trials are used to explore new procedures, medications and processes that have the potential not only to treat patients struggling with an ongoing condition, but also to move medicine forward for patients in the…
Read MoreWomen: Take note of heart attack risk factors and symptoms
Women, Have a Heart February is American Heart Month. Ladies, to celebrate the occasion, make healthy life choices and pay close attention to heart attack risk factors and symptoms. Heart Disease Risk Factors Several traditional risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, family history and age, affect both women and men, but…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Narian Rajan Shares Tips on How Reduce Risk for Heart Disease on WUSA 9, February 18, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Narian Rajan, Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Inova Alexandria Hospital, spoke about ways to reduce risk of heart disease on WUSA 9 on February 18, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Subash Bazaz Shares How to Minimize Your Risk for Cardiovascular Disease with WUSA 9, February 17, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Subash B. Bazaz, cardiologist at Inova Loudoun Hospital, shared tips on how to reduce risk for heart disease with WUSA 9 on February 17, 2015.
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