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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...

We are proud to share that Dr. Mark Willcox and Dr. Steven Compton, two of our esteemed physicians at AHVI, co-authored a significant new study examining the safety of performing cardiac procedures at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) instead of traditional...

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...

We’re proud to be long-time sponsors of the Alaska Heart Run and even prouder of our incredible AHVI team, who came out to support heart health and wellness in our community. With 154 participants, AHVI raised an impressive $21,718.00, placing...