Cardiovascular Institute - Northwest Florida

04/10/2026

The Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida cut the ribbon on two new state-of-the-art catherization labs, which will help treat heart conditions.

The two new cardiac cath labs will provide same-day procedures, improving access to timely care.

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04/10/2026

Thank you to all who stopped by our ribbon cutting and open house for Cardiovascular Surgical Institute! This amazing new facility has been five years in the making and we’re looking forward to providing state of the art cardiovascular procedures to our community!

03/12/2026

Yesterday was a special reunion at Ascension Bay! Tim Anderson, and his wife Jodie, returned to thank caregivers and Dr Haghighat for saving his life in 2018. The Andersons were enjoying a beach vacation when Tim had a heart attack. His condition was dire, however thanks to the amazing and fast-acting on-call team and the availability of tiny heart pump technology that kept Tim’s blood circulating while his heart recovered, he survived. The Andersons continue to enjoy their beach vacations with a renewed appreciation and took time to give some hugs to the people that made it possible. https://www.wjhg.com/2026/03/12/cardiac-arrest-survivor-tells-his-story/

03/09/2026

On today’s Medical Monday, Dr. Ross Melvin explains what happens when you have a heart attack. The symptoms and how it’s treated at the hospital. It’s important to call 911 if you think you’re experiencing heart attack symptoms so that the blockage can be opened asap and prevent long term damage to your heart and in some cases, save your life!

Within minutes, a full heart attack team mobilizes.

03/03/2026

Dr. Ross Melvin shares the risk factors that can go undetected that lead to heart disease and sometimes a heart attack. Take a look at the interview on this week’s Medical Monday!

Doctors say the process starts with a patient’s risk factors.

03/03/2026

Dr. Ross Melvin discusses the risk factors for heart disease that sometimes go undetected. Take a look at the interview on this week's Medical Monday on WJHG! https://www.wjhg.com/2026/03/02/medical-monday-heart-attack-risk-factors-going-unchecked-years/

02/23/2026

Dr. Haghighat and Dr. Patel, have participated in national research on stroke prevention with and without carotid stent procedures for many years and the results have been published. WJHG has the story:

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Amir Haghighat said the findings favor stenting for patients with significant blockage.

02/18/2026

The same cardiovascular issues that can cause a heart attack can also cause a stroke. Dr Haghighat explains in this week’s Medical Monday on WJHG.

It sounds scary, but Haghighat says prevention is possible.

02/07/2026

Thank you WJHG for helping spread the word!

‘Go Red for Women’ Day raises awareness for heart disease in women >>>> https://www.wjhg.com/2026/02/07/go-red-women-day-raises-awareness-heart-disease-women/

02/06/2026

CVI staff spread awareness of the risk of heart disease in women.

02/06/2026

CVI embraced the theme - we wore red to spread awareness of the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. And we spread the word too by talking with local news. Please watch tonight for Dr. Morrow! Ladies, please get your check ups and don’t ignore signs that things may not be right!

02/06/2026

Be sure to wear red on Friday! It’s National Wear Red Day to spread awareness of the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. In fact, 1 in 3 women die of cardiovascular disease, more than all cancers and accidental deaths combined. But women often ignore warning signs and assume it’s something else. Watch for our doctors on local news sharing more information!