(703) 670-1771 or (540) 659-1800, Ext. 1771
Early diagnosis of blocked arteries saves lives. Our CVIR lab enables the cardiologist to look at moving pictures of the heart and arteries so that they can accurately diagnose heart problems.
Our board-certified interventional radiologists perform minimally invasive procedures in our lab using small incisions, small catheters and imaging techniques. They are experts at identifying and treating peripheral vascular disease, uterine fibroids, spinal bone fractures and aneurysms as well as inserting lines used for dialysis, antibiotic therapy and chemotherapy.
(703) 670-1321 or (540) 659-1800, Ext. 1321
Non-Invasive Cardiology offers a variety of diagnostic services including EKGs, exercise stress tests, nuclear stress tests, echocardiograms and EEGs.
(703) 670-1881 or (540) 659-1800, Ext. 1881
Potomac Hospital offers cardiac rehabilitation to clients who have heart disease and/or have undergone heart surgery. Pulmonary rehabilitation is offered to clients with a history of pulmonary disease. Clients attend exercise sessions and educational sessions three times a week and are supervised by trained rehabilitation nurses. We also offer a Heart to Heart Support Group, for people with heart disease and their families, and a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Group for those who have pulmonary disease.
Potomac’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Certification by AACVPR recognizes programs that are rigorously reviewed by a national board and found to meet essential requirements for standards of care.
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Len Fischer definitely doesn’t have a fear of commitment. In fact, his loyalty is evident in many parts of his life. In September 2007, Len went to Potomac Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Department for the 1200th time since he began the program after heart bypass surgery in 2000 at the tender age of 82. This record number of cardiac rehabilitation visits was celebrated by the staff and patients with food, laughs and few gifts.
According to Fischer, his favorite exercise is the treadmill because, “the rowing machine and I don’t get along.” Fischer attends cardiac rehabilitation sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and says, “If I could I’d come on Tuesday and Thursday too.”
Now 89, Fischer is still married to his lovely wife of 66 years, Evelyn, and has been retired from the Army for 35 years after 35 years of service. He and his wife have made Lake Ridge their home since 1974. (Oct. 23, 2007)
