The Alaska Heart Beat Blog

The “Alaska Heart Beat Blog” is dedicated to informing patients about numerous areas of cardiovascular health and prevention.

If you have more detailed questions about the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, imaging and diagnostic testing services, please call 907-561-3211 for information or to book an appointment.

Heart Rhythm Society Selects Laurie Racenet as 2021’s Distinguished Allied Professional Award Winner

In recognition of outstanding service on behalf of the Heart Rhythm Society, Ms. Racenet, MSN, FNP, FHRS, CEPS, CCDS, was honored for her professional leadership and dedication to furthering the field of clinical cardiac Electrophysiology (EP). As a cornerstone of cardiology, EP is a medical field devoted to the management of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Read More

AHVI Named Semi-Finalist for National Award Recognizing Employers Supportive of National Guard and Reserve Service Members

Today, more than one million Americans serve in the National Guard and Reserve, representing over half our nation’s military. These brave men and women have committed their lives to the service of their country’s national defense—yet, many struggle to find support as they navigate balancing their military and civilian lives. Hoping to encourage greater reprieve Read More

New Phone Tree

Our office is experiencing an influx of call volumes and we have recently added a new system to help us provide better service to each of you. Please listen to the entire message before making a selection. Doing this will increase the likeliness of connecting to the correct person who can help you. We thank Read More

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute Is Offering Life-Changing WATCHMAN Implant to Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Alaska

AHVI is proud to be the first and only provider in Alaska to offer the WATCHMAN implant as an alternative to blood thinners for patients living with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The implant is cost-effective, protects patient health, and improves the quality of our patients’ lives. Learn more about this life-changing treatment option offered exclusively by Read More

New cardiologist at our Soldotna clinic!

AHVI would like to warmly welcome our new cardiologist to our Soldotna clinic Eric Anding, MD, FACC!

New Cardiologists at Anchorage Clinic

AHVI would like to warmly welcome two new cardiologist to our Anchorage clinic, Blake Charlton, MD and Hung Vo, MD!

New Healthcare Facility and Welcome Dr. Feringa

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to announce the relocation and opening of our new healthcare facility in Wasilla located at 3125 East Meridian Park Loop, scheduled to open the first week of December. AHVI offers a complete line of cardiology services including clinical consultation, diagnostic cardiovascular testing with the addition of state of Read More

Exercise Tips

COVID-19 Social Distancing Ideas Paul Eugene YouTube Sit and Get Fit Home progrm (Mixed-Basic) Home Program (Upper Body) Home Program (Lower Body) Home Program (Cool Down)

Alaska Provides the Perfect Backdrop for Your Walk

When it comes to simple ways to be healthy, walking is all the rage–and it’s easy. For those of us lucky enough to live in Alaska, our walks are some of the most beautiful there are. Walking doesn’t require any special skills or equipment. For such a simple activity, it has so many benefits, including Read More

Healthy for Good and Whole Body Fitness

This year, AHVI is a major sponsor of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Healthy for Good movement. Healthy for Good is a new, exciting movement dedicated to whole-body health and wellness. Their approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well. The campaign’s goal is to encourage individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes. Read More