Inova Schar Heart and Vascular

08/26/2025

💓 Although cardiac wearables offer many health benefits, Dr. Brett Atwater, Cardiologist at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, warns that the technology can sometimes cause patient anxiety and self-treatment risks.

🗒️ In this feature article by Xtelligent Healthcare Media, Dr. Atwater explores the challenges of cardiac wearables and strategies to overcome them.

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/45yjvaY

Learn about the potential downsides of cardiac wearables, including rising patient anxiety, a fixation on data and self-treatment risks.

08/13/2025

When Shari H. joined Inova Blood Donor Services as a donor specialist, she saw firsthand the energy and effort it takes to keep blood supplies available for Inova care centers — inspiring her to become a blood donor. 🩸

Later, as a nurse at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, her appreciation grew as she cared for patients whose treatment depended on blood products.

💙 Visit InovaBlood.org or call 1-866-256-6372.

08/12/2025

✨ We're thrilled to share the first bilateral renal denervation (RDN) procedure was recently performed at Inova Alexandria Hospital. This minimally invasive treatment for uncontrolled high blood pressure is available to patients for whom medication has not been effective.

🏥🩺 This procedure was performed by Drs. Edward Howard and Behnam Tehrani. This cutting-edge therapy is also available at Inova Fairfax and Loudoun hospitals.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nxt1C4

08/11/2025

We’re proud to collaborate with Gilchrist Cares to expand access to compassionate, expert hospice care for individuals and families across Northern Virginia. 🤝💙

By combining Inova’s strong community presence and patient-centered approach with Gilchrist’s nationally recognized expertise in hospice and end-of-life care, we're ensuring patients facing serious illness receive dignified, seamless support when and where they need it. 🌟

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fwk08E

08/08/2025

💛 Platelet donors are needed this week!
Your donation can help save lives – just like it helped cancer survivor, Kimberly.

♥️ After chemotherapy left her too weak to continue treatment, a blood transfusion gave Kimberly the strength and hope to keep fighting. Today, she's gone from patient to donor.

Support local hospitals during this critical time.
👉 Visit inovablood.org or call 1-866-256-6372 to schedule your donation.

08/05/2025

❤️ Do you know your heart health numbers? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. While age and family history are out of your control, knowing your numbers can help your doctor screen for heart disease.

🎥 Want to learn more? Dr. Arjun Kanwal explains what numbers you need to monitor to keep your heart healthy: https://vimeo.com/1102366419

07/29/2025

💐 Grand opening of Inova's state-of-the-art central pharmacy! A major step forward in advancing patient care.

The new facility:
✅ Centralizes prescription fulfillment for speed and accuracy
🤖 Advances operations with cutting-edge automation and technology
👩‍⚕️ Brings together clinical pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons under one roof
💊 Supports patients in managing medications – from cost savings to side effects guidance and long-term treatment planning

Learn more: Inova.org/RetailPharmacy

07/25/2025

Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) is a groundbreaking technology for ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of heart rhythm disorder. PFA uses quick bursts of electricity to safely eliminate parts of the heart causing the problem. 💓⚡

This treatment is especially promising for AFib patients with a previous ablation that failed or long-standing persistent AFib.

✨ Inova Schar Heart and Vascular recently became the first center in the US to complete 500 AFib procedures with the Affera PFA ablation system. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45h9Fdn

07/15/2025

📈 High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms but it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and even cognitive decline.

The good news? It can be managed. In a recent Ask the Expert, Dr. Ifeoma Ugonabo discussed how lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring and medication can help keep hypertension under control and, in some cases, even prevent it.

🎥 Watch: https://bit.ly/46Jxpbd

07/10/2025

🩺 Inova Schar Heart and Vascular offers two groundbreaking outpatient treatments for hard-to-treat high blood pressure—also known as resistant hypertension.

Ultrasound renal denervation (uRDN) and radiofrequency-based renal denervation (rRDN) are minimally invasive, one-time procedures that offer new hope for people whose blood pressure hasn't responded well to medications.

✨ These innovative therapies can safely and effectively lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risks—helping patients take control of their health.

These procedures are now available at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nxt1C4

07/03/2025

🚨 As we celebrate the July 4th holiday, we are in critical need of type O donors. Emergencies don't take a holiday—help save lives!

👉 Find a donation center near you: InovaBlood.org/Cooler or call 1-866-256-6372.

From July 4-7, donors receive a camo performance shirt and a chance to win a Ninja Frostvault Cooler.