On Friday, February 13, AHVI joined the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women community at the 2026 Anchorage Luncheon, held at the Dena’ina Convention Center. Go Red for Women continues to raise critical awareness of the cardiovascular care gaps...

After five decades of dedicated service to Alaska’s heart health, John C. Finley, MD, FACC, FASE, shares his reflections as he begins a well-earned retirement. I came to the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage in 1975 as an internal...

After decades of dedication to cardiac care in Alaska, Dr. Mario Binder is retiring from Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute. His journey from Czechoslovakia to the Last Frontier is a testament to adventure, excellence, and an unwavering commitment to his...

We’re thrilled to share exciting news from Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute: Our Chief Operating Officer, April Park, MBA, SHRM-SCP, has been named the community volunteer chairperson for the 2026 Anchorage Go Red for Women movement by the American Heart...

We’re incredibly proud to announce that Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute has achieved a huge milestone! Our Alaska Cardiovascular Surgery Center is the first ambulatory outpatient facility to utilize Medtronic’s Affera™ Mapping and Ablation System featuring the Sphere-9™ catheter. This...

Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute is thrilled to welcome two exceptional advanced practice providers to our team: Monica Lewis, MSN, FNP-C, and Geoff Mittelsteadt, MS, ACNP-BC. Monica Lewis brings a truly unique perspective to our team, shaped by her diverse...

We are thrilled to announce that Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute’s own Dr. Linda Ireland has been honored as one of 24 business leaders receiving the prestigious Achievement in Business Leadership award! Dr. Ireland was recognized for her outstanding leadership,...

Why This Matters for Patients Chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedures are some of the most complex in interventional cardiology. They require specialized tools, guidewires, and techniques to navigate heavily blocked or tortuous arteries. However, even patients without a complete blockage...