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…

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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….

Important COVID-19 Notice Before Your Next Appointment

Preventing the spread of Coronavirus has required many changes for local businesses and Cardiovascular Institute is no exception. Our goal is to continue to see our patients as scheduled, however we have a few new protocols we must follow to keep our patients and staff as healthy as possible. First, if you are sick or…

Now Offering Video Visits Through Your Smart Phone or Laptop

UPDATE:  Patients who will be accessing their TeleVisit from a smart phone will receive a text a half an hour before their appointment with a link.  Simply click on the link to access your appointment!  Easy!   Established patients with Cardiovascular Institute can now request video appointments in lieu of in-office visits during this time…

New Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation Now Available at Bay Med

Dr. Nghia Hoang is offering a new treatment method for atrial fibrillation – cryoablation.  This minimally invasive method uses extreme cold to create a frostbite scar in the area of the heart that is generating the abnormal heart rhythm.  This frostbite scar blocks the abnormal electrical signals and keeps the heart in normal rhythm. Research…