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Sports Cardiology Program

Inova's sports cardiology team provides comprehensive cardiovascular screening, performance enhancement and return to competition guidance to professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes in the Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia regions.

Our program is a vital resource for athletes looking to optimize their cardiovascular performance, athletes with cardiovascular symptoms, and patients recently diagnosed with a cardiac condition who wish to start, continue, or enhance their exercise regimen. Working with colleagues at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, sports cardiology can help patients regain their exercise independence following a cardiac procedure or new diagnosis.

Why visit a sports cardiologist?

Inova sports cardiologists are trained to recognize normal versus abnormal cardiovascular changes or responses to specific exercises that point to underlying disease. We offer:

  • Advanced testing and evaluation to assess how your heart is affected by physiologic change during exercise
  • Individualized care plans and exercise prescriptions that align your cardiovascular health with your sport-specific goals

Who can benefit?

  • Athletes (high school, collegiate, professional)
  • Master athletes
  • Individuals participating in community athletics or competitive events
  • Individuals who want to increase their level of physical activity significantly
  • Patients with heart disease who wish to return to high levels of activity after recovery
  • Athletes or individuals with known or familial heart conditions

Our services:

  • Prescreening for exercise participation
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
  • Return to play evaluation
  • Risk assessment for sudden death
  • Evaluation of potential cardiac symptoms
  • Development of care plan for fitness or competition goals
  • Performance training and enhancement

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Providing Sports Cardiology Support

If you belong to an institution or organization seeking help with medical planning, our team of experts can assist you. Our support services are useful for:

  • Universities and colleges
  • Youth or adult league sports
  • Community race organizations

Please email us at sportscardiology@inova.org to learn more.

Inova Cardiology - Fairfax
8081 Innovation Park Dr. Ste 700 Fairfax, VA 22031-4867
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Phone: 571-472-2900
Fax: 571-472-2901
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00AM-5:00PM
Tue 8:00AM-5:00PM
Wed 8:00AM-5:00PM
Thu 8:00AM-5:00PM
Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Sat Closed
Michael Flanagan, MD

Michael Flanagan, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Michael Flanagan is the Medical Director of Inova Sports Cardiology. He oversees the Sports Cardiology Program and leads a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including:

  • Pediatric Cardiologists
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Registered Dietitians
  • Registered Nurses
  • Respiratory Therapists