With fall upon us, and winter just around the corner, now’s the time to think about how you can remain active during the colder months. It’s much easier to get out and active during the summer, and with longer periods of daylight and warmer weather, physical activity can simply be more fun. Luckily, there are Read More
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Diagnostic Imaging at Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute
AHVI provides Alaskans with complete cardiovascular care, which begins with advanced cardiac diagnostic and imaging services. We offer a full range of all noninvasive cardiovascular imaging right here in one location for patient convenience. Our imaging and diagnostic services include: Cardiac MRI Cardiac Nuclear Imaging (MUGA) Cardiac Stress Test Coronary Artery Calcium Score Coronary CT Read More
Effects of Stress and Stress Management Tips
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), the link between stress and cardiovascular disease isn’t clear. However, the AHA says that stress can lead to unhealthy habits and behaviors that are related to heart disease. These habits can include eating too much sodium, lack of exercise, and consuming too much alcohol. Stress presents differently in Read More
Routine Checkups and Achieving Ideal Cardiovascular Health
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular diseases, which include coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, stroke and heart failure, continue to be the leading cause of death both in the United States and around the world. In the United States in 2014, 1 in 3, or 92.1 million adults, were noted to have Read More
