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Local Woman Shares Her Heart Attack Survival Story

Leslie Kolovich never imagined she could be at risk for a major heart attack.  She was just 52, a non-smoker, lived an active lifestyle and had a healthy diet.  She dismissed some of the warning signs as “just getting older” and “stress”.  Watch as Leslie shares her story of how she nearly died and what…

Cardiovascular Institute Physicians Perform First Local Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Interventional cardiologists Dr. Amir Haghighat and Dr. Samir Patel of Cardiovascular Institute worked jointly with local cardiothoracic surgeons and Bay Medical team members to launch a new  valve program which offers minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (TAVR).  The first cases at Bay Medical were performed in February 2017.  The official press release from Bay Medical…

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What is a Silent Heart Attack?

A study of approximately 9,500 middle-age adults found that nearly half of the heart attacks that occurred during the study period were “silent”. The patients were not aware they had a heart attack and did not seek medical attention however, their electrocardiogram (ECG) screening during a regular follow-up appointment showed that a heart attack had…

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What To Expect at Your Stress Test

A Q & A with Cathy Rodes, MSN, ARNP with the Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida Under what circumstances would a patient need a stress test? Patients may be scheduled for stress tests to evaluate symptoms of chest pain, for an exercise prescription, to evaluate for exercise induced arrhythmia or for surveillance of known coronary…

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…

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What is a Heart Murmur?

Cardiovascular Institute cardiologist Dr. Michael Morrow explains the most common causes of heart murmur and how cardiologists make a diagnosis using ultrasound technology for echocardiograms. While many heart murmurs are benign, some are a symptom of valve disease such as aortic stenosis. The Cardiovascular Institute has a nationally accredited echocardiography lab in our main office in Panama…

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…

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CVI to Participate in Two New Clinical Studies

The Research Department at the Cardiovascular Institute will participate in two new national studies which will provide valuable information to validate or improve current treatment protocols. The CHAMP-HF observational study will examine treatment of heart failure and will help physicians and researchers better understand how different medications affect patients with this condition. This study will…