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Meet the Team: Introducing our two new providers at High Desert Heart & Vascular
Now Welcoming Julia Norton, PA-C & Liz Thurmond, NP
We’ve expanded our team at High Desert Heart & Vascular! Meet Julia and Liz—experienced, patient-focused providers who strengthen our mission of delivering personalized, affordable cardiology care in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
Understanding Cardiac Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Symptoms & New Treatments
Cardiac amyloidosis is a serious but often underrecognized condition that occurs when abnormal protein deposits—called amyloid—build up in the heart tissue, affecting its ability to function properly. In this informative presentation, our expert physician breaks down the basics of cardiac amyloidosis, including common symptoms, how the condition is diagnosed, and the latest advancements in treatment options.
Pulse Field Ablation: A New Option for Treating Atrial Fibrillation at Our Practice
Our practice has been using Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) with great success. This minimally invasive procedure uses targeted electrical pulses to regulate abnormal heart rhythms, offering quicker recovery times and fewer complications than traditional methods.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: what it is and how it can protect your heart
Curious about your heart health? Coronary artery calcium scoring is a quick, non-invasive test that helps detect signs of coronary artery disease before symptoms appear. Learn how this low-dose CT scan works, its benefits and limitations, and how it can help guide your heart care decisions. Read more to see if this test is right for you.
Heart Disease Prevention: How Ultrafast CT and AI can detect early risk
Heart disease is the leading cause of Death in the U.S. When traditional risk assessment isn’t enough, High Desert Heart & Vascular turns to the power of Ultrafast CT with AI for early detection.
Preventative heart care with Cleerly
Dr Hinchman talks about AI-powered preventative heart care and how it helped one of our own patients at High Desert Heart and Vascular.
Introducing a Cardiac Wellness and Risk Reduction Program
High Desert Heart & Vascular and Nudj Health have partnered to introduce a cardiac wellness and risk reduction program.
We have a new location!
Starting on Monday June 17, 2024 we will be seeing patients at 3015 E Goldstone Drive, Suite 230 in Meridian, Idaho.
Is your smartwatch really that smart?
What doctors say about their accuracy plus an FDA warning
Trailrunner magazine
Dr Hinchman talks to Trailrunner magazine about staying on top of heart health—even if you exercise regularly
Boise Dev: First independent cardiology clinic opens in the Treasure Valley
High Desert Heart & Vascular opened its doors today with plans to serve the community through personalized cardiovascular care.
Idaho News 6: New medical group opens in the Treasure Valley focusing on Cardiovascular care
After planning for this day for the last 2 years, The High Desert Heart and Vascular group is now open in Boise.
Becker’s ASC Review: 1st independent cardiology group in region opens in Idaho
The first independent cardiology group in the Treasure Valley region of Idaho opened July 10.
KXAN: A new medical group opens in the Treasure Valley focusing on Cardiovascular care
After planning for this day for the last 2 years, The High Desert Heart and Vascular group is now open in Boise.
Fox 59: New medical group brings personalized medical care to the Treasure Valley
High Desert Heart & Vascular plans to serve the community through a greater focus on patients and their caregivers.