October 19, 2016
GET A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR HEART WITH COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
Get a glimpse into your heart with computerized tomography A cardiac computer tomography (CT) test is an effective, non-invasive way to give the specialists at AHVI a detailed look at your heart and find calcium blockages in your arteries. A...
September 21, 2016
THE PICTURE OF HEART HEALTH
The picture of heart health Heart disease impacts people of all ages, both males and females. However, early detection can help reduce its effects on your life. A calcium score screening, also known as a heart scan, is a relatively...
August 24, 2016
CARDIAC STRESS TEST
Take a step toward cardiovascular health with AHVI Staying active is an important part of cardiovascular health, but have you ever wondered how well your heart handles the pressure of exercise? To prevent cardiovascular disease, it is crucial that you...
July 27, 2016
HEART DISEASE AND STROKE: THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION
Heart disease and stroke: the importance of early detection Did you know that having a parent or sibling with cardiovascular disease means your risk is increased by as much as 100 percent? Or, that your chance of having a...
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...
July 13, 2016
EAT & HIKE YOUR WAY TO HEALTHIER VEINS
Eat and hike your way to healthier veins during National Blueberry Month July is National Blueberry Month, and that means there’s no better time to squeeze in a quick workout while stocking up on this healthy snack. Varicose veins can...
July 12, 2016
WALK OR RUN YOUR WAY TO HEALTHY LIVING
Walk Or Run Your Way to Healthy Veins Many inquiries arise about the relation between walking or running and varicose vein health. Running and walking is very beneficial to the ‘second heart,’ which is made up of muscles, veins and...
May 11, 2016
18 SUPERFOODS THAT PROMOTE HEART HEALTH
Earlier this year The Circulation discussed the importance of healthy eating habits and offered 18 superfoods that promote heart and vein health in addition to the American Heart Association’s heart-healthy grocery shopping list and nutrition basics. The list of superfoods...
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. ...