Highlights High blood pressure is now defined as readings of 130 mm Hg and higher for the systolic blood pressure measurement, or readings of 80 and higher for the diastolic measurement. That is a change from the old definition of 140/90 and higher, reflecting complications that can occur at those lower numbers. In the first…

Dr. Robert E. FosterDirector, BHC Vein Center   Dr. Robert Yoe Physicians at Birmingham Heart Clinic are now utilizing the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure at St Vincent’s East. TAVR is a less-invasive approach to aortic valve implantation for patients considered high-risk or inoperable for traditional open-heart valve surgery. BHC cardiologists Drs. Jacob Townsend…

Birmingham Heart Clinic (BHC) has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in both nuclear cardiology and computed tomography (CT) by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). These accreditations acknowledge BHC’s commitment to high-quality patient care and quality diagnostic testing.   IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indication…

On August 8, Birmingham Heart Clinic (BHC) celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing comprehensive cardiovascular care to communities in Birmingham and beyond. Since its inception in 1994, BHC has experienced steady growth in its expansion of both services and locations. In 2005, BHC relocated to a new office complex in Trussville located at 100 Pilot…

Birmingham Heart Clinic (BHC) has opened a BHC Vein Center to diagnose and treat venous disease at 100 Pilot Medical Drive, Suite 185. The cardiologists at BHC Vein Center are treating venous disease with minimally-invasive procedures, resulting in less pain and quicker recoveries for patients. The BHC Vein Center offers many services in detecting and…

August 3, 2015 Birmingham Heart Clinic (BHC) is proud to welcome Dr. Robert Yoe, IV to its team of cardiologists. Dr. Yoe is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. His cardiac interests include coronary interventions, peripheral vascular disease, and structural cardiology interventions including transcatheter aortic valve replacement, also known as TAVR. Born in…