New Procedure for Uncontrolled Hypertension
Drs. Haghighat and Patel perform first Renal Denervation procedures in our region at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Click here to see news coverage
What you need to know during Heart Month
Dr. Haghighat shares a quick one-minute overview of what you most need to know during Heart Disease Awareness Month.
:60 AFib Overview
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja gives a quick :60 overview of Atrial Fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder, in this YouTube Short. Fortunately, treatment for AFib is more accessible than ever with modern AFib ablation techniques available here in Panama City, Florida with Dr. Khaja and Dr. Nghia Hoang of Cardiovascular Institute. An ablation…
Welcome Dr. Ross Melvin
Cardiovascular Institute is pleased to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Ross Melvin. Dr. Melvin is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine, with additional certifications in Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Physiology and Psychology from Michigan State…
Emergency Ablation Saves Woman’s Life
Electrophysiologist Dr. Saeed Khaja performed the procedure on a patient with a rare heart condition. Wendy Price found herself in emergency care at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay when her heart began to race 226 beats per minute because of a rare heart condition. Price’s condition is called ventricular tachycardia (VT), a life-threatening heart disorder that causes clustering…
CVI Opens New Beach Location
With the unprecedented population growth on Panama City Beach, Cardiovascular Institute will open a second office on the west end of the beach on March 1, 2023. The new office is located inside the Beach Commerce Park, just west of Hwy 79, at 17745 Ashley Drive in zip code 32413. It will be open five…
Is leg pain a sign of vascular disease?
In our latest “Ask a Cardiologist” video, interventional cardiologist Dr. Amir Haghighat addresses the signs and symptoms of vascular disease in the legs and how a diagnosis is made. Common symptoms include cramping when walking that goes away with rest, swelling of the ankles and feet, and discoloration, however Dr. Haghighat explains the types of leg pain…
How are cardiologists involved in treating stroke?
Our latest Ask a Cardiologist video featuring Dr. Samir N. Patel covers why a stroke, or a brain attack, is definitely something you should see your cardiologist about. A common underlying cause of stroke is vascular disease. An ischemic stroke occurs when a piece of thrombus or plaque that has been dislodged travels into the arteries…
Is Your Heart Ready for the Holidays?
Study finds increase in Heart Failure hospitalizations immediately following major holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. These events are filled with family, friends and lots of delicious food and drink. However according to a study published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure, these events are also associated with an increase in heart related hospitalizations – primarily…