Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lectures in May

As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host two lectures in May –“Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery” on Wednesday, May 8 and “Everything You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)” on Tuesday, May 21. Both lectures will be from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

The average person will experience an episode of significant back pain at some point during their lifetime. While most patients will recover with minimal time away from work or impact to their daily lives, about 10 percent of patients will need additional care from a physician who specializes in spine surgery. In some cases, minimally invasive spine surgery may be recommended. These procedures yield smaller incisions and allow the patient to go home the same day as the surgery. Come meet Inova Loudoun Hospital’s new board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Anje Kim, to learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery. The lecture will be held at Inova Loudoun Medical Campus - Leesburg (Cornwall), 224-D Cornwall Street, 1st Floor, Leesburg. Free on-site parking is available.

Have you or a loved one experienced an irregular heartbeat or been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib)? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib which can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Join Electrophysiologist Dr. Chirag Sandesara to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options available for irregular heartbeats and rhythms. The AFib lecture will be held at Inova Loudoun Hospital – Physician's Office Building, 44055 Riverside Parkway, Suite 110, Leesburg. Follow signs for the South Hospital Entrance. Free on-site parking and valet services are available.

Participation is free for both lectures but seating is limited. To register visit inova.org/AskTheExpert or call 1.855.MY.INOVA (855.694.6682).

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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research.

About Inova
Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, employing more than 18,000 team members and serving more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes such as the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Founded in 1956 as the Fairfax Hospital Association, Inova has grown with its surrounding community and the region to provide a full spectrum of health services, including Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,800 licensed beds.

Four of Inova’s five hospitals have received five-star rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they are the only hospitals in the Washington, DC region to have earned the highest rating from the federal agency. To achieve its mission of providing world-class healthcare to a diverse community, Inova is home to prominent clinicians and scientists who drive innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at www.inova.org.