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
The Alaska Heart Beat Blog
The “Alaska Heart Beat Blog” is dedicated to informing patients about numerous areas of cardiovascular health and prevention. It primarily focuses on the importance of being screened for cardiovascular disease and the risk factors associated with it, as well as information about varicose veins and venous insufficiencies.
If you have more detailed questions about the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, its Vein Clinic, or imaging and diagnostic testing services, please call 907-561-3211 for information or to book an appointment.
Cold-Weather Fitness Tips: Staying Active During the Winter Months
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
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
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