News & Blog Posts
Dr. Alexander Performs 100th Watchman Procedure for AFib Treatment
Valley Health Winchester Medical Center’s Watchman team paused briefly at the end of March (2022) to recognize cardiologist and electrophysiologist Daniel Alexander, DO, for completing his 100th procedure to implant a device in the heart to help prevent stroke in certain patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Click here to read more.
Healthy Heartbeats
Advanced Valve Center Delivers Top-Notch Cardiac Care
Featuring: Members of Our Team
Fatigue and shortness of breath can be signs of a cardiovascular condition called stenosis. Fortunately, Valley Health has a multidisciplinary team who specialize in structural heart problems, heart valve pathology, interventional therapies and more. Click here to read the blog and learn more.
Treating Atrial Fibrillation
Holistic Care For This Common Cardiac Condition
Featuring: Members of Our Team
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects 20 million to 25 million Americans. At Valley Health, experts who specialize in heart rhythm disorders offer an individually tailored approach to AFib care. Click here to read the blog and learn more about this condition and how we can manage it.
Low Dose Aspirin: To Take or Not To Take
Featuring: Saif Al-Najafi, MD
For years, the daily use of a low dose (81mg) aspirin was recommended by many physicians as a strategy to prevent or mitigate future heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems. This blog post (published in 2019) goes over updated guidelines that were issued for the daily use of a low dose aspirin. Click here to read the blog post.