Looking for Cardiovascular, Mechanicsville treatment? At Richmond Heart, our leading cardiovascular experts offer an array of diagnostic and treatment options for cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular medicine refers to specialized treatment of conditions and diseases of the heart and vascular systems. This includes Stroke, Arrhythmia, Heart Attack, etc.
Medical School: Army Medical College, Pakistan, 1998
Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, 2005
Cardiology Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, 2008
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, 2009
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, 2001
Residency: University Health Center, University of Pittsburgh, 2004
Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, 2007
Fellowship: Lahey Hospital Medical Center, 2008
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Virginia, 1980
Residency: Albany Medical Center Hospital, 1983
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1986
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical School: Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences, India, 1988
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1996
Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1999
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
Marc Arnold, DNP, ANP-BC
Dr. Marc Arnold is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner specializing in Cardiology and Emergency Medicine. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University New York, master’s degree from Stony Brook University New York and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Old Dominion University Virginia. Special interest includes heart failure, telemedicine technology for Cardiology and Emergency Medicine His hobbies include being a volunteer firefighter/EMT, classic cars and baseball.
Tika McGuiness, FNP-BC
A native of Richmond, Virginia, Tika McGuiness received her BS in Chemistry in 2010, and a BS in Nursing in 2012. Shortly after, she obtained her MS as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014. She has been working with cardiac patient throughout her nursing career. Prior to joining Richmond Heart & Vascular Associates, she worked for Bon Secours’ Richmond Cardiology Associates, and worked in cardiology practices in Roanoke, Blacksburg, and in Kansas, where she lived with her husband while he served in the military. Outside of work, Tika enjoys spending time with her son and her husband, playing board games and watching movies. Her favorite hobbies are reading books (especially on a rainy day), attending Spin class, and finding new places to eat in the Richmond area.
Larissa Laso Rodriguez, DNP, AG-ACNP-BC
Larissa Laso Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine, acute and intensive hospital based care and structural heart disease. She earned her Doctorate and Masters of Science degrees, specializing in Adult and Geriatric medicine from The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Miami in Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, time with her family and volunteering in the community at health care events as well as serving as a Spanish Interpreter.
At Richmond Heart, our Cardiovascular Mechanicsville team provides imaging tests such as echocardiagrams, stress tests, electrocardiograms (EKG or ECG) and advanced lipid testing and preventative care for cardiac disease. Because there are a range of testing options available, it is easy for confusion to occur, but our team of experts can help guide you. For example, advanced lipid testing may be recommended by your healthcare provider to optimize your cholesterol treatment.
However, since standard cholesterol tests may not completely represent cholesterol-related risk for heart attacks and strokes, advanced lipid tests are performed. In addition, there are more invasive methods of diagnostics that can help. These include cardiac catheterization, also known as a ‘cardiac cath,’ which is frequently used for diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of heart conditions.
LOCATION
8243 Meadowbridge Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm