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6 recent heart study findings
Recent cardiology studies have focused on heart disease risk factors in men, heart function recovery in children who were exposed to COVID-19 and developed MIS-C and more. -
Joint Commission, American Heart Association launch heart attack certification program
The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association launched the Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification program on Jan. 19 to advance care for the most complex and severely ill cardiac patients. -
St. Peter's Hospital names new division chief of cardiology
Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter's Hospital appointed John Filippone, MD, division chief of cardiology, the hospital said Jan. 19. -
3 notable stroke, heart disease findings in 2021: AHA
The American Heart Association highlighted groundbreaking research and development in care for heart disease and stroke patients in 2021. -
Pediatric COVID-19 patients recovered quickly from MIS-C condition, new study finds
Heart function recovery returned within three months in children exposed to COVID-19 who developed related MIS-C, a multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a study published Jan. 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Association found. -
6 cardiologists on the move
Below are six cardiologists who recently joined new practices or stepped into new roles. -
6 recent firsts in cardiology
The advancement of minimally invasive procedures and new treatments continues at a rapid pace in cardiology. -
Deborah Heart and Lung Center names new cardiology chair
Burlington County, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center appointed S. Justin Szawlewicz, MD, the chair of cardiology, the system said Jan. 7. -
Kootenai Health plans $4.3M heart center expansion
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health began construction of a $4.3 million heart center expansion on its main hospital campus, the Journal of Business reported Jan. 13. -
American College of Cardiology summit goes virtual amid COVID-19 surge
The American College of Cardiology switched to an all-virtual platform for the annual Cardiovascular Summit set to take place Feb. 16-19, citing the surge in COVID-19 cases. -
How a Johns Hopkins stroke patient got a diagnosis, treatment plan via telemedicine
Telemedicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine enabled a patient to receive a stroke diagnosis and treatment plan without actually going to the hospital. -
Sparrow Health System implants 400th Watchman device
East Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System cardiologists recently performed the 400th successful implant of the Watchman, a device implanted in the upper chamber of the heart to decrease risk of stroke in some patients, the system said Jan. 10. -
Breastfeeding reduces mothers’ cardiovascular disease risk, AHA study finds
Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who do not breastfeed, according to a study published Jan. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. -
In medical first, surgeons transplant pig heart into man
Baltimore, Md.-based University of Maryland School of Medicine clinicians performed the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart in a patient with end-stage heart disease, the university said Jan. 10. -
Oro Valley Hospital begins admitting heart attack patients again
Tucson, Ariz.-based Oro Valley Hospital has begun accepting cardiac arrest patients once again, CBS affiliate KOLD News 13 reported Jan. 10. -
Less than 20% of diabetes patients managing heart disease risk
Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are successfully managing their heart disease risk, according to a scientific statement published Jan. 10 in the American Heart Association's Circulation journal. -
LewisGale Medical Center renovates catheterization lab
Salem, Va.-based LewisGale Medical Center renovated its cardiac catheterization lab to expand cardiovascular services for its patients, the hospital said Jan. 7. -
Hartford names first director of interventional cardiology
Connecticut-based Hartford HealthCare Heart and Vascular Institute has named Craig Thompson, MD, the Institute’s first system director of interventional cardiology and director of interventional cardiology at Hartford Hospital, the system said Jan. 4. -
NYU Langone Health names new cardiothoracic surgery chief
NYU Langone Health named Ralph Mosca, MD, the new chair of the department of cardiothoracic surgery, the system said Jan. 4. -
Former cardiology chief's GoFundMe for lawsuit tops cardiology stories in December
News regarding a former cardiology chief starting a GoFundMe page to raise money to sue his former employer was Becker's most-read oncology story of December.
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