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Dr. Chung performed a minimally invasive mitral valve repair with MitraClip, using a new, safer transseptal puncture system called SafeCross™ Transseptal Radiofrequency (RF) Puncture & Steerable Balloon Introducer System made by East End Medical. This device is being used in major academic centers across the United States and VCS was fortunate to be the first to use […]

Earlier last week, Dr. Vivak Master was the first to perform an Aveir VR implant in Richmond, Virginia.  The procedure took place at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital. VCS is pleased to now offer Abbott’s new Aveir VR leadless pacemaker – the world’s only leadless pacemaker designed to be retrieved.  Aveir VR leadless pacemaker provides a new […]

VCS began working with HealthSnap to implement a Remote Patient Monitoring program (RPM) for our Medicare patients in late 2021. Wanting to know the real impact of these programs on our patients, the VCS Board and physicians asked HealthSnap to conduct an analysis of any clinical benefit of the RPM program.  HealthSnap was able to […]

Do you wish to understand more about Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? Dr. Melchior breaks down the basics to keep you better informed!

Here at Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists, we care about the health and well-being of our patients! We strive to make everyone feel happier and healthier than before they started seeing us.

Check out our newest Webinar as Dr. Chung breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of TAVR!

Richmond, VA and Miami, FL – October, 14, 2021 – Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists (VCS), a 39-doctor cardiology practice in Richmond, Virginia, has selected HealthSnap, a leading Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) platform, to provide a new chronic condition management experience for its patients. By using HealthSnap, VCS will also look to reduce patient readmissions and improve the overall functionality of […]

Join Dr. Jiho Han, an interventional cardiologist for Understanding Amyloidosis. This relatively rare disease occurs when abnormal protein build-up in organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, spleen, nervous system, and digestive system and interferes with their normal function. This disease can be hard to diagnose so awareness is important.   In this webinar Dr. Jiho Han will […]

Join Dr. Charles Joyner, electrophysiologist to learn more about advanced treatment options for AFib. AFib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. At least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib (American Heart Association). In this webinar Dr. Joyner will review: A brief overview of AFib causes […]

Investigators from The Donald W. Reynolds Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center recently concluded a study that examined the relationship between CAC scoring, bleeding risk, and 10-year ASCVD risk while exploring the net benefit of Aspirin at three different CAC score categories. The goal of the study was to identify […]

Patient Education Webinar Join Dr. Anoop Shah, interventional cardiologist to learn more about coronary artery disease (CAD) a common term for the buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries that could lead to a heart attack. In this webinar Dr. Shah will discuss: What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Common Symptoms of CAD How it is diagnosed […]

Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists earns national recognition for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Medical Association (AMA) for their commitment to helping improve blood pressure (BP) control rates among the patient populations they serve, Gold level recognition as part […]

Join Dr. Carolyn Burns, a noninvasive cardiologist to learn more about lipid management and controlling your cholesterol. Knowing your numbers is important to heart health as high levels of lipids can increase a patient’s risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related problems. In this webinar Dr. Burns will discuss: What are lipids and how do they contribute to risk of heart […]

Join Dr. Ashwani Kumar, interventional cardiologist to learn more about Chronic Venous Disease. Chronic venous disease is a common disorder that affects the veins of the legs and may lead to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI means that there is a long-term problem with the veins not being able to pump blood back to your heart. […]

Aortic Stenosis and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Join Dr. Darryn Appleton interventional cardiologist with Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists to learn more about aortic stenosis, the narrowing of the aortic valve opening which impacts the hearts ability to pump blood throughout the body. Aortic stenosis affects more than 2.5 million people over the age of 75 […]

Last week at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Dr. J Trevor Posenau was the first in Richmond to deploy the next generation Sapien 3 Ultra TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement). This valve was approved in August 2019 for the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis at low or greater risk for open-heart surgery. Dr. Sameer Rohatgi […]

Valvular Heart Disease – What You Need to Know Join Drs. Matthew Chung and J. Trevor Posenau, structural and interventional cardiologists with Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists to learn more about aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, two common heart valve disease issues.  Drs. Chung and Posenau are two of the local experts in valvular heart disease, having […]

The Watchman Procedure – An Alternative to Blood Thinners Join Dr. Charles Joyner, an electrophysiologist with Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists to learn more about Watchman a one-time procedure that may reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AFib not caused by heart valve problems. During the webinar he will discuss the following: What is AFIb […]

We understand patients are worried about the coronavirus but please do not ignore heart symptoms. Timely patient care is important in limiting potential damage to your health. For more information click here. Governor Northam has lifted the ban on performing elective surgeries in Virginia. Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists is now scheduling procedures at local hospitals following CDC […]

If you haven’t heard, VCS is now offering virtual visits for our patients. Now, you can conduct a face-to-face appointment with your cardiologist using your phone or computer without leaving the safety and comfort of your home. Virtual visits are one of the many ways doctors and patients are responding to the corona virus pandemic. […]

Every April, Richmond Magazine compiles the Top Docs of Richmond. These awards are based on nominations by Richmond physicians in 82 categories.  VCS physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors for the past 26 years. This year 3 of our VCS providers were recognized! Congratulations to Dr. William Coble, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, and Dr. Mark Newton, all recognized as 2020 […]

Real-time, virtual visits conducted from the safety and comfort of your own home. Virtual visits are similar to in-office appointments where a VCS physician will review: Current cardiac concerns/problems Address medication questions, management, and refills Discuss recent procedures Share test or lab results Provide patient education Please note, due to the evolving nature of the […]

Please double-check with your local counties health department for county specific sign-ups. City of Richmond and Henrico County https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city/2021/01/08/10436/ Chesterfield County https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhoFW1mJSC-aCJ4NriO-f3LsX_zqpwzoC_Gt2BrgZ5cbdWbQ/viewform Hanover County – Chickahominy Health District https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN0IAwuMa8wUGp-rgFrOI-kmudHYmoJ4sGY2JAaubxiGxOuw/viewform VCS doctors recommend the vaccine for VCS patients as they are at higher risk of serious complications from Covid-19 infection. VCS will not be administering the vaccine […]

SOURCE: NBC News A game-changing procedure is now available to almost all patients in need of aortic valve replacement. The hour-long procedure is less invasive and has a quick recovery time. It’s the same surgery musician Mick Jagger had earlier this year.

Every April, Richmond Magazine compiles the Top Docs of Richmond. These awards are based on nominations by Richmond physicians in 82 categories.  VCS physicians have been recognized as Top Doctors for the past 25 years. This year 5 of our VCS providers were recognized! Congratulations to Dr. Martin Caplan, Dr. David Gilligan, Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Dr. Ramesh Kundur, and Dr. Mark Newton , […]