Inova Schar Heart and Vascular

02/16/2026

👩‍⚕️ Meet Dr. Garima Sharma, Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and the Inova Cardio-Obstetrics Program. She helps expectant mothers support their heart health during pregnancy and postpartum, improving outcomes for both mom and baby.

Discover more about the Inova Cardio-Obstetrics Program: https://bit.ly/4pIjkBv

02/11/2026

At Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, our preventive cardiology team helps patients identify heart risks early and take action to protect their heart health. ❤️🩺

Learn more about preventive cardiology and the many benefits of a consultation: https://bit.ly/46Zavw5

Inova's preventive cardiology services can help you identify and reduce your heart disease risk When most people think of cardiology, they think of providers who focus on treating existing cardiovascular disease, from heart attacks and valve disease to ...

02/10/2026

❤️💊 Is there a connection between long-term melatonin use and heart disease? Dr. Vanessa Blumer, Associate Director of Heart Failure Research at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, weighs in on the early findings of a recent study showing a possible link and why more research is needed.

✨ She also shares evidence-based sleep tips and lifestyle changes she recommends. Read here: https://bit.ly/4aiVNR5

An Inova cardiologist explains what to know about the relationship between melatonin and heart disease after the recent study linking the two.

02/06/2026

❤️ Today, we went red for women to raise awareness about heart disease. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among women, and at Inova, we're committed to heart health through prevention, education and compassionate care.

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02/05/2026

💓 Inova’s Structural Heart team recently performed its first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement — and one of the first in the region. Until recently, the team offered only tricuspid valve repair for patients with tricuspid valve regurgitation (TR). This minimally invasive procedure gives patients who need a tricuspid valve replacement an alternative to open-heart surgery.

✨ This milestone expands our range of innovative surgical options for valvular heart disease, helping improve quality of life and prevent heart failure.

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01/15/2026

🏆 Congratulations to advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists, Drs. Palak Shah and Mitchell Psotka on receiving the JACC Journals: Heart Failure Most Published Author Award. Their research continues to advance heart failure innovation and patient care.

01/13/2026

✨ Congratulations to the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular VAD team for upholding the highest standards of care and by once again being awarded a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission.

❤️ A VAD (ventricular assist device) is a mechanical pump that supports heart function and blood flow for patients with advanced heart failure.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qI13o6

01/09/2026

The Inova AFib Center now offers two new leading-edge technologies to treat patients with AFib, the most common heart rhythm problem! 💓

💓 First: A new approach to pacemaker implantation – often recommended for patients with slow heart rhythms – that helps reduce the risk of developing AFib.
⚡Second: Second-generation pulsed field ablation (PFA), an advanced treatment that uses quick, targeted bursts of electricity to safely and precisely treat parts of the heart causing AFib.

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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 12 million people in the United States. When a person is experiencing AFib, the heart's top two chambers are not beating in sync with the heart's lower two...

01/07/2026

💓 We are thrilled to share that Dr. Garima Sharma, Martha Schar Chair of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Director, Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Cardiovascular Health, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, presented at the prestigious Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Grand Rounds!

✨ This national platform is reserved for leaders in cardiovascular care and highlights Dr. Sharma's expertise, innovation and leadership, elevating Inova’s profile on the national stage.

We are honored to have Dr. Sharma as part of our team.

Meet our Inova Women's Cardiovascular Health team: https://bit.ly/3Z0FXX7

01/05/2026

📢 Exciting news! Inova Cardiology – Mount Vernon has officially reopened and is welcoming patients starting January 5.

🎀✂️ We're celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Come celebrate with us.

📅 Tuesday, January 13 | 🕓 4:30 p.m.
📍 8081 Hinson Farm Rd., Suite 408, Alexandria, VA 22306

Stop by, meet our team, and celebrate expert heart care close to home.

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12/29/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Vanessa Blumer for receiving the Heart Failure Collaboratory Site-Based Research Top Principal Investigator Award! 🏆

This national award recognizes her leadership, excellence in clinical research, dedication to advancing heart failure care and contributions to improving patient outcomes. ❤️ 🔬 Dr. Blumer was presented with the award at the recent American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

12/17/2025

👏 Congratulations to Lily Nedda Dastmalchi, DO, MA, FACC, MSCP, who leads the Inova Menopause Cardiovascular Health Program, on earning The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential!

✨ The national certification recognizes her advanced expertise in menopause-related healthcare, making her one of the only cardiologists in the DC metro area with this distinction.

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