Heart & Vascular Institute is the first to be accredited
in Michigan for Shape Center of Excellence
Dr. Elder Makes the Reuters Sign in Time Square!
Detroit Medical Center participates in Avinger's Clinical Trial to fight PAD.
DMC Cardiovascular Institute Physician is First in Michigan to Use New "Arterial Drill" Catheterization Technique to Remove a Major Blockage
Patient is "up and walking" – only a few hours after minimally invasive "Wildcat Catheter" procedure restores blood flow and eliminates need for foot amputation due to plaque buildup in femoral artery.
Heart & Vascular Institute
Saving Lives in Detroit
The element of time can make all the difference to the patient who suffers a sudden cardiac incident and is rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.
And here are some sobering facts: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 2400 Americans die of cardiovascular isease every day.
And here are some sobering facts: According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 2400 Americans die of cardiovascular isease every day.
Take care of your kidneys
Odds are you don't think much about your kidneys. You may not even know what they do.
But 26 million Americans — including as many as 900,000 people in Michigan — have chronic kidney disease, and millions more are at risk.
Top Docs Hall of Fame
Cardiovascular disease is the leading causeof death for both men and women in theUnited States. Dr. Mahir Elder has assembleda multidisciplinary team of the nation's finestcardiovascular physicians. The Heart & VascularInstitute (HVI) was founded on the premise that heart disease is treatable, manageable and,most importantly, preventable.
Treating PAD
PAD is an epidemic affecting millions of people across the gloge. Find out how it's being treated.
