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
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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
The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute Gains Advanced Heart Failure Fellow
The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Jacob Kelly, M.D., who comes to Alaska after pursuing his training across three different regions of the United States. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in evolutionary biology and ecology at Texas Tech University, he attended the University of Colorado School of Read More
Harvard Medical School Fellow Joins Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute
The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute is adding another specialist to its team. Gene Quinn, M.D., M.S. joins AHVI from Harvard Medical School, where he is completing a Patient Safety and Quality fellowship program. He is also completing a fellowship program at Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center, with a focus on cardiovascular disease. “I am excited Read More
THE ALASKA HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE PROCURES WORLD-CLASS EQUIPMENT
Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) has acquired a state-of-the-art rapid CT scanner that virtually eliminates patient claustrophobia and uses substantially lower doses of radiation. The newly procured Siemens SOMATOM Definition Flash CT uses the world’s first fully-integrated Stellar detector, which allows for exceptional image quality and a simplified patient process. Read More