What Is Cardiac Amyloidosis? Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, together with the American Heart Association (AHA), is advancing care for two serious and often underdiagnosed heart conditions: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Cardiac Amyloidosis. For Alaskans living with these conditions, or...

At Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute, we’ve long believed that high-quality cardiac care shouldn’t require a hospital stay or a trip out of state. That belief is at the heart of our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), which has been operating...

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,...

At Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute (AHVI), our mission has always been to provide the highest level of care to Alaskans. We are excited to announce a significant expansion in our services with the opening of our brand-new Interventional Cardiology...

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Josiah Brown to the Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute team. Dr. Brown brings a wealth of expertise in interventional and structural cardiology, specializing in advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve...

Last week, AHVI participated in the 2024 Alaska School Safety & Well-Being Summit, an annual event that brings together educators, staff, and decision-makers across Alaska to address critical issues impacting student safety and well-being. AHVI’s commitment to cardiovascular health extends...

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary of providing cardiovascular care to the people and communities of Alaska, we are incredibly grateful for the patients and communities we’ve served and for the dedicated team that makes it all possible. The pictures...

Introducing the New Patient Portal We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Patient Portal! Our goal is to streamline your experience by providing a user-friendly and secure platform for managing your healthcare needs. Here’s what you can...

AHVI Chief Revenue Officer Gloria Jueneman, FACMPE has achieved Fellowship in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. This prestigious designation demonstrates mastery and expertise in medical practice management. To attain Fellowship, Jueneman first earned the Certified Medical Practice Executive...

We’re extremely pleased to join the national cardiology community in applauding Dr. Mark Willcox, electrophysiologist at AHVI, for his ground-breaking study into the effectiveness of top heart monitors. As a result of his research, Dr. Willcox found that human technicians...

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...

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...

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

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...