Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute

09/12/2025

AFib: what is it and why should you care? In recognition of AFib Awareness Month, Dr. Mohamed Elshazly explains the risks of atrial fibrillation, how to prevent it, and what to do if you're diagnosed. ❤️

09/09/2025

When should you worry about heart palpitations? 😲

Dr. Sandip Patel, an interventional cardiologist with the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, helps us understand the signs and symptoms patients should look out for.

09/05/2025

A heartfelt first for Orlando! 💓

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute is proud to be the first in Orlando to offer the next-generation G5 MitraClip, a minimally invasive treatment for mitral regurgitation. In this condition, the heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close properly, causing blood to leak backward.

Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Deepak Vivek, Dr. Michael Hanna, Dr. Johnathon Rodríguez-Ortiz, and our exceptional multidisciplinary team, patients now have access to this innovative alternative to open-heart surgery. The MitraClip is delivered through a small catheter, allowing physicians to repair the mitral valve without major surgery. It helps the valve close more completely, reducing symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, and improving blood flow and heart function.

For those at high risk for traditional surgery, this breakthrough offers patients a renewed quality of life and a quicker return to the activities they love. We’re proud to bring life-changing care to our community.

09/02/2025

08/28/2025

Your heartbeat could be trying to tell you something! 👂💔

Irregular heart rhythm, or , have known symptoms and risk factors that can indicate development. Do you know the signs?

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08/25/2025

08/19/2025

📅 Got a cardiology appointment coming up?

Preparation can help you feel more confident and in control. Save this post so you’re one step ahead on appointment day!

08/14/2025

What’s one thing Orlando Health Heart and Vascular cardiologists wish patients knew about ?

Hear from leading cardiologists at Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital who give us their take on this life-changing and health-altering question.

08/12/2025

Curious about adding plant-based meats to your diet? Start here! 📍

From meeting protein needs and being low in dietary cholesterol, experimenting with plant-based meats could be a great option for diversifying your diet.

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08/11/2025

07/29/2025

🏆 For the third year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Orlando Health among the nation’s Top 50 hospitals for cardiovascular care.

This honor reflects the dedication of our entire team and Orlando Health’s commitment to providing advanced, compassionate heart care to the Central Florida community and beyond.