April 09 , 2020
In these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are taking care of your health. To help give you the attention you want, Huntsville Hospital Heart Center is conducting telehealth appointments for patients. Patients can download an APP called Zoom, a cloud-based video conferencing service. With Zoom our cardiologists can see, talk with and evaluate their patients from the comfort and safety of your home.
Read MoreMarch 17 , 2020
In an effort to protect our patients, our offices are conducting routine screening of patients for illnesses. Screening will occur during the scheduling and registration process. In addition, we are also asking any patient with a fever to reschedule their appointment until they have been without fever for 24 hours (without the use of fever controlling medications). Visitors in the clinic are limited to one per patient. If you have any questions, please call your nurse.
Read MoreFebruary 07 , 2020
Huntsville Hospital Heart Center recently launched a new Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic staffed and developed by cardiologists Abdul W. Hritani, MD, and James D. Murphy, MD. The clinic was created in an effort to facilitate referrals and provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment strategy for these complex patients.
Read MoreJanuary 10 , 2020
Huntsville Hospital Heart Center has added more clinical space to serve our fast-growing population. Administrators and staff gathered to cut the ribbon on eight brand new patient exam rooms. With the extra space, the Heart Center can bring in six more cardiologists per day to see patients. More physician availability should make it easier for patients to schedule appointments and will also reduce wait times on clinic days.
Read MoreAugust 16 , 2019
Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Paul Speicher and cardiologists Dr. Jacqueline Green, Dr. Abdul Hritani and Dr. Mohammad Thawabi joined our physcian team this summer.
Read MoreApril 08 , 2019
The Heart Center's new cardiac CT scanner produces remarkably clear images of the heart and coronary arteries while limiting patients' exposure to radiation.
Read MoreMay 29 , 2018
In April, the Heart Center team implanted its 100th Watchman left atrial appendage closure device. The device reduces the risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Read MoreFebruary 22 , 2018
The Heart Center's multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons completed its 200th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedure on a 78-year-old patient.
Read MoreFebruary 14 , 2018
For “This is Us” fans, the television series’ post-Super Bowl episode was a gut-wrencher.
SPOILER ALERT for anyone who has not seen the episode yet.
Read MoreNovember 15 , 2017
Our high tech, smart workforce makes Huntsville a special place to live and work. Take a look at some of the exciting things going on in our community! Click to watch a video from Mayor Battle's State of the City Address.
Read MoreSeptember 06 , 2017
Heart Center Research is seeking patients to participate in a worldwide clinical trial of a new implantable defibrillator device. Read more.
Read MoreJuly 05 , 2017
Huntsville Hospital Health System has named Josh Hewiett as the President of the largest cardiology practice in North Alabama
Read MoreApril 05 , 2017
Huntsville Hospital has joined a growing fraternity of U.S. hospitals to have performed 100 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures.
Read MoreOctober 30 , 2016
Huntsville Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health AnalyticsTM. The winning hospitals were recently announced in Modern Healthcare magazine
Read MoreAugust 29 , 2016
The Vein Center recently earned the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) seal of approval. It is the first accredited vein center in Alabama.
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