Posts Tagged ‘ihvi’
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute a Leading Contributor to National Care Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic
As COVID-19 began spreading across the U.S. in late February and early March, several physicians from Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) were at the forefront of developing guidance that is now in use nationwide to direct cardiac care. “Our team’s dedication to assuring that cardiovascular patients receive timely and high quality care in a…
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 MoreHow to Maximize Heart Health During Pregnancy
Sheila Khianey, MD, is a cardiologist with the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute practicing at the Inova Cardiology offices in Ashburn and Fairfax. She is board-certified in cardiology and internal medicine. The human body is a remarkable thing, especially when it comes to pregnancy. And pregnancy brings major changes. An expectant mother’s heart has to…
Read MoreHealth Disparities in Aortic Stenosis: Closing the Treatment Gap
Wayne Batchelor, MD, is Director of Interventional Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Research at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease with added qualifications in interventional cardiology. Aortic stenosis is one of the most common diseases affecting the heart valves. It’s life-threatening, but also highly treatable. Yet many people with aortic…
Read MoreEffects of Alcohol on the Heart: Cheers or Jeers?
Robert T. Cole, MD, specializes in heart failure and transplant at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. You eat well, exercise and try to stay healthy — but you also enjoy a beer while watching the game, or a glass of wine…
Read MoreImproving the Odds of Survival From Serious Heart Condition
New protocol for cardiogenic shock improves outcomes for patients Cardiogenic shock — associated with a 50% mortality for nearly two decades — is a syndrome in which the failing heart can’t provide sufficient blood flow to the organs. In January 2017, physicians at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) implemented a new protocol that has…
Read MoreSurviving Cardiogenic Shock: Survival Rates Soar at Inova
Behnam N. Tehrani, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. He is medical director of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute cardiac catheterization laboratories, and co-director of the Cardiogenic Shock Program. An innovative team-based approach to treating cardiogenic shock at Inova is helping more patients survive this dangerous condition — and we have the numbers to…
Read MoreA Terrifying Health Scare: NBC’s “TODAY” Show Features Inova Doctor and Grateful Patient
TV reporter shares the spotlight with her life-saving Inova physician team Kim Jones, an NFL Network reporter, experienced a terrifying health event in November 2018 while reporting on the Washington Redskins at a press conference. “My neck got hot on both sides. I walked outside and I tripped. Immediately I knew something was wrong,” recalls…
Read MoreWhat is AFib? A Guide to Atrial Fibrillations Symptoms & Treatments
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, MHS, is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. Marc H. Wish, MD, is board-certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Sherwood and Dr. Wish practice at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. Atrial fibrillation — commonly called AFib — is a heart rhythm problem that causes…
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…
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