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,...

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...

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...

AHVI mourns the loss of Dr. George Samuel Rhyneer, who died peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024. Dr. Rhyneer’s contributions to the medical field and his unwavering dedication to patient care have left an indelible mark on our...

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 was proud to sponsor and have some of our amazing team participate in last weekend’s Gold Nugget Triathlon. Congrats to all the fearless girls and women who competed in this annual event! Visit https://goldnuggettriathlon.com/ to view additional photos and...

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Pierson to our team of cardiologists!  We are pleased to welcome Lee Pierson, M.D., to our team of cardiologists. Prior to joining us at AHVI, Dr. Pierson completed his Bachelor of Science and Master...