Patient Resources

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is here to make your experience as smooth as possible and lend a hand. Below is a list of support information, programs and services to help you navigate your journey with Inova. Visiting Inova How to get to Inova locations and what to expect once you’re here. Learn More Patient Tools Access MyChart Patient Portal, online and downloadable patient forms and request medical records. Learn More Procedure Preparation and Instructions Downloadable and online guides for cardiac surgery, catheterization and electrophysiology. Learn More Learn How to Keep Your Heart Healthy Check out these resources to learn how to keep your heart healthy. Learn More Learn About Vascular Health The experts at Inova Vascular Services provide total care for patients with vein and vascular conditions, including high-risk patients. Learn More Inova Well Your source for health and wellness. Learn More Support Groups Information on patient family support groups.  Learn More Patient Information Guides Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Visiting Inova Inova Heart and Vascular Institute will work closely with you to ensure your cardiovascular care and surgical experiences are world-class. Please find information regarding your visit below and see Inova's general patient and visitor information page for links to additional information you may need. Locations Expand Content With all Inova hospitals, you are assured easy access to our services for cardiac, vascular, and pulmonary care. We offer a large network of specialists located throughout Northern Virginia; and for cardiac care, a few locations in Maryland. See Our Locations Airports Expand Content See general information about our local airports below. Please call your airline for specific flight information. Dulles International Airport General information 703-572-2700 https://flydulles.com Reagan Washington National Airport General information 703-417-8000 https://www.flyreagan.com BWI Marshall Airport General information 1-800-435-9294 https://www.bwiairport.com Hotel Guide Expand Content Inova Heart and Vascular Institute has negotiated special room rates for patients and family members at nearby hotels and motels. Rates are based on availability and apply only to patients or family members unless otherwise noted. Rates are subject to change, so please call ahead to verify the current room rate. Learn More Visitation Policy Expand Content View our current visitation policy Patient Tools - MyChart, Forms and Records MyChart Patient Portal Expand Content MyChart is a free service offered by participating Inova medical facilities and doctors' offices. It gives patients personalized and secure online access to portions of their medical records. MyChart enables you to securely use the Internet to help manage your care and receive information about your health. Explore MyChart Patient Forms (For Online Completion or Download) Expand Content Many of the forms you need to complete prior to your appointment, hospital admission or registration for services are now available online. See Patient Forms Request for Medical Records Expand Content Print and complete our authorization form to receive a copy of your medical records. Go to the Request Page Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE) Expand Content The Veterans Health Information Exchange (VHIE) program gives VA and non-VA healthcare providers secure access to certain parts of veterans' electronic health records so clinicians can instantly share patient information across systems for veterans who receive care in multiple locations. Learn More about the Veterans Health Information Exchange Procedure Preparation and Instructions Blood Pressure Card Expand Content Download our printable personal blood pressure card to record your numbers and keep healthy tips nearby. English Spanish Cardiac Catheterization – Patient Instructions Expand Content Learn More about Cardiac Catheterization and download procedure preparation and instructions Cardiac Surgery - What to Expect and Patient Instructions Expand Content Let Inova Heart and Vascular Institute help you be informed and ready for your pre- and post-surgery experience with videos featuring Inova doctors and patients and printable documents summarizing what you need to know before surgery and throughout your recovery, including details about the care you will receive. Learn How to Prepare for Cardiac Surgery Electrophysiology (EP) Study – Patient Instructions Expand Content Learn more about our electrophysiology (EP) study and download instructions. Learn How to Keep Your Heart Healthy At Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, keeping hearts beating gets our hearts pumping. Check out these resources to learn how to keep your heart healthy. Register for our upcoming Ask the Expert talks Watch some of our most popular past Ask the Expert events and Facebook Live chats Read the Featured Stories and Heart Healthy Blog Posts written by our experts Assess Your Heart Health See All of Our Resources at www.inova.org/hearthealth Inova Well, Your Source For Health And Wellness Getting exercise, eating right and nurturing your mind and body can improve your heart health. Inova offers specialized programming using our medically-based resources, mind/body classes that encourage healthy living, and fitness coaching, and more. Check Out Our Health and Wellness Offerings Support Groups Mended Hearts - Heart Surgery Support Group Expand Content Mended Hearts is a support group for heart surgery patients at Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. Please call us for more information: 703-776-8216. Tender Hearts Support Group for Parents of Children with Heart Disease Expand Content content pending verification Heart and Lung Transplant, VAD/Artificial Heart Support Group Expand Content content pending verification