Cardiovascular Institute - Northwest Florida

03/03/2026

Dr. Ross Melvin shares the risk factors that can go undetected that lead to heart disease and sometimes a heart attack. Take a look at the interview on this week’s Medical Monday!

Doctors say the process starts with a patient’s risk factors.

03/03/2026

Dr. Ross Melvin discusses the risk factors for heart disease that sometimes go undetected. Take a look at the interview on this week's Medical Monday on WJHG! https://www.wjhg.com/2026/03/02/medical-monday-heart-attack-risk-factors-going-unchecked-years/

02/23/2026

Dr. Haghighat and Dr. Patel, have participated in national research on stroke prevention with and without carotid stent procedures for many years and the results have been published. WJHG has the story:

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Amir Haghighat said the findings favor stenting for patients with significant blockage.

02/18/2026

The same cardiovascular issues that can cause a heart attack can also cause a stroke. Dr Haghighat explains in this week’s Medical Monday on WJHG.

It sounds scary, but Haghighat says prevention is possible.

02/07/2026

Thank you WJHG for helping spread the word!

‘Go Red for Women’ Day raises awareness for heart disease in women >>>> https://www.wjhg.com/2026/02/07/go-red-women-day-raises-awareness-heart-disease-women/

02/06/2026

CVI staff spread awareness of the risk of heart disease in women.

02/06/2026

CVI embraced the theme - we wore red to spread awareness of the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. And we spread the word too by talking with local news. Please watch tonight for Dr. Morrow! Ladies, please get your check ups and don’t ignore signs that things may not be right!

02/06/2026

Be sure to wear red on Friday! It’s National Wear Red Day to spread awareness of the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. In fact, 1 in 3 women die of cardiovascular disease, more than all cancers and accidental deaths combined. But women often ignore warning signs and assume it’s something else. Watch for our doctors on local news sharing more information!

01/18/2026

Today, Dr. Amir Haghighat and Dr. Saeed Khaja presented to physicians from across our region at the Emerald Coast Medical Association CME Beach Retreat. Dr. Haghighat provided updates in detection, prevention, and treatment of Coronary Artery Disease and Dr Khaja provided the latest on cardiac arrhythmias and both participated in a panel discussion and Q&A. This annual event is an opportunity for healthcare providers to learn more about regulatory changes that impact the business of providing medical care plus ongoing advancements in treatments. Cardiovascular Institute is proud to participate and support the ECMA.

01/16/2026

Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Nghia Hoang is always working to bring the very latest technology to local patients. He was the first in our region, from Jacksonville to Mobile, to implant the world’s smallest defibrillation lead this week at HCA Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. This tiny device from Medtronic, the OmniaSecure, can be placed via catheter for pacing, sensing, cardioversion, and defibrillation therapies, with its very small size reducing the risk of complications.

01/12/2026

Our new location on Jenks Avenue is where our heart rhythm experts (cardiac electrophysiologists and our device team) are located. Recently, WJHG visited and spoke with Dr. Hoang about the wide variety of symptoms and treatments when it comes to arrhythmias.

A heart that beats too fast can leave you lightheaded, dizzy, out of breath or feeling fatigued.�

01/02/2026

Cramping in your legs when you walk could be a sign of a vascular issue. Here’s Dr Mhatre with more about what types of leg symptoms you should tell your cardiologist about.

Experts say your legs could be sending a warning straight from your heart.