September 11, 2017
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:...
August 28, 2017
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...
July 10, 2017
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...
July 10, 2017
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...
May 3, 2017
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...
November 3, 2016
AHVI Reaccredited in Nuclear and PET
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission has awarded AHVI reaccreditation in Nuclear and PET. Receiving this accreditation is truly a demonstration of Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute’s pursuit of excellence in the field of Nuclear/PET and providing quality studies for the diagnosis...
July 18, 2016
Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute appoints Robert T. Craig III as CEO
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute recently appointed Robert T. Craig III as its chief executive officer, overseeing operations for the company’s six locations statewide. Craig joins the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute team from Missouri, with more...
February 22, 2016
AHVI receives Alaska’s only American College of Cardiology Platinum Practice Center of Excellence Award
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) was honored to receive the American College of Cardiology’s PINNACLE Registry Platinum Practice Center of Excellence Award in 2015. AHVI is one of only 36 practices nationwide and the only...
February 16, 2016
KTUU Channel 2: AHVI’s Dr. Watkins discusses minimally-invasive cardiovascular procedure
AHVI’s Dr. Stanley Watkins was featured in KTUU’s 2 Your Health segment in February 2016. Dr. Watkins describes the minimally-invasive method used to treat aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart’s aortic valve that can be life-threatening if left untreated. ...
February 4, 2016
KTUU Channel 2 Morning Edition: Heart Month
AHVI CEO and 2016 Go Red for Women Chair Keli Hite McGee joined the KTUU Morning Edition during Heart Month alongside survivor Jamiee Higgins to discuss the importance of heart health in women. ...