Posts Tagged ‘Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’
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 MoreThe Ironman of Inova: patient makes full recovery after 44 days on ECMO
Multidisciplinary care and teamwork at its finest Steve Shelton, 35, of Martinsburg, WV, made Inova history when he broke the record for Inova’s longest-ever time on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Steve was on VA ECMO for 44 days – 10 times longer than the average duration, providing a chance for his heart and…
Read MoreKate’s complex journey reaches a new chapter with a new heart
Kate Markey is an expert at beating the odds. Although only in her early-50s, Kate is successfully managing the aftermath of cardiac amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis, having survived congestive heart failure, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, a stem cell transplant and a heart transplant, all related to the condition. Her story illustrates why the coordinated, multidisciplinary care…
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 providers volunteer at community events to address healthcare disparities in Fairfax County
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular addresses healthcare disparities in Fairfax County by educating underserved populations about important health information in line with the county’s community health improvement plan. Inova team members, including nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, cardiac rehabilitation specialists and administrative staff, volunteer their weekends to provide free healthcare services and screenings at community…
Read MoreInova among first hospitals to introduce leading-edge treatment for blocked or narrowed coronary artery stents
Cardiac catheterization and placement of cardiac stents is a highly effective, common procedure to treat blockage of the coronary artery. It uses a tiny, metal frame tube to reopen the artery and restore blood flow to the heart. Even though it is performed fairly frequently, the procedure isn’t without risk. In roughly 10% of cases…
Read MoreWhat we do matters – a story of the generational impact of caring for patients
Cleveland Francis, MD, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. Growing up in small-town West Virginia, Jessica Flanagan heard stories about a wonderful doctor. During the late 1970s, an Alexandria cardiologist had treated her late mother, Susan Flanagan, before she passed away from a congenital heart condition. Jessica was only 3…
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