CVI Cardiologists Complete 200th TAVR Procedure
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Heart Institute marks 200th TAVR procedure with Dr. Amir Haghighat and Dr. Samir Patel. TAVR is an alternative to open-heart aortic valve replacement surgery.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Plaque build-up in your arteries can cause more than just a heart attack. Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Ajay Mhatre with Cardiovascular Institute in Panama City, Florida explains what Peripheral Arterial Disease (or PAD) is and how it can impact your quality of life or even cause a stroke.
New Procedure Reduces Risk of Stroke for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Panama City, Fla. (October 12, 2021) — Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is offering a new procedure that could reduce the chance of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by heart valve problems. The cardiovascular team at the hospital began treating patients on Oct. 7 with the procedure to implant an innovative device…
Welcome Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Ajay Mhatre
Cardiovascular Institute is pleased to welcome Dr. Ajay Mhatre to our practice. Dr. Mhatre is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases and Internal Medicine.He holds additional certifications in Vascular and Endovascular Medicine and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He received his Bachelor of Science degree…
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja of Cardiovascular Institute explains what you need to know about SCA, how doctors determine your risk, and how it can be prevented.
How to Diagnose an Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Dr. Nghia Hoang of the Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida reviews the latest technology available to record cardiac arrhythmias for diagnosis from the latest holter monitor, to tiny implanted devices that can last for years, to smart watch technology. He includes the most common signs and symptoms of an abnormal heart rhythm, such as palpitations…
Welcome Electrophysiologist Dr. Khaja
Cardiovascular Institute is pleased to welcome Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja to Panama City. Dr. Khaja has recently completed his fellowship training in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine followed by residency and cardiovascular fellowship training at Advocate Lutheran…
Cardiovascular Institute Donates Ultrasound Machines to Gulf Coast State College
Gulf Coast State College received a donation of two ultrasound machines from the Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida to be used for their Sonography Program. The addition of these two ultrasound machines will provide our students with an expanded learning opportunity to perform echocardiography. The College is grateful for our community partners that provide donations…
Advanced Nuclear Stress Testing
Cardiovascular Institute has invested in new camera technology that makes nuclear stress testing to identify potential coronary heart blockages much more comfortable and quicker for patients. The new nuclear camera is the only one of its kind in the area and images can be obtained in less than half the time of more conventional cameras….