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Piedmont completes 1st mitral valve replacement with novel technique in US
Physicians at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital's heart institute have successfully completed the country's first mitral valve replacement using a new minimally invasive system, the health system said Sept. 30. -
Ohio hospital launching heart failure clinic
Warren, Ohio-based Trumbull Regional Medical Center has opened a congestive heart failure clinic to improve patients' quality of life through education and treatment. -
6 cardiologists on the move
Below are six cardiologists who recently joined new practices, stepped into new roles or retired. -
Improving heart failure outcomes starts with compliance, says University of Maryland's Dr. Michael Miller
While rehospitalization rates among heart failure patients are high, the potential solutions to lower these rates aren't that complex, says Michael Miller, MD. -
Hackensack Meridian Health opens New Jersey's 1st specialty center for common heart disorder
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, has opened a heart and brain center for stroke patients with patent foramen ovale, a small hole in the heart. -
'A nice problem to have': Dr. Howard Eisen on plethora of therapies for heart failure
Howard Eisen, MD, medical director of the advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant and mechanical circulatory support programs at Milton S. Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center, outlined several key questions about heart failure treatment that leaders are currently grappling with during a recent episode of the Becker's Healthcare cardiology podcast. -
Billings Clinic 1st in region to earn TAVR certification
The American College of Cardiology has awarded Billings (Mont.) Clinic transcatheter valve certification, making it the only center in a region spanning several states to be certified for minimally invasive transcatheter valve interventions, local CBS affiliate KTVQ reported Sept. 22. -
Iowa's Mercy Cedar Rapids breaks ground on new heart center
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids (Iowa) is breaking ground on a new heart center Sept. 23, according to CBS and Fox affiliate KGAN. -
5 recent 'firsts' in cardiology
Even amid the pandemic, innovation in cardiology is rampant, with U.S. hospitals and health systems continuing to perform novel heart procedures. -
5 newly launched heart centers, clinics
Five hospitals and health systems have recently launched heart centers or specially heart clinics. -
New York hospital performs its 1st pediatric heart transplant
New York City-based Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, part of NYU Langone Health, has completed its first pediatric heart transplant in a patient with a rare condition. -
40% of young adults have cardiovascular risk factors, UAB researchers find
Nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults aged 18-44 without diabetes have insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk factors, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. -
Telehealth's role in cardiology? Thoughts from 3 specialty leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of telehealth across many healthcare specialties, including cardiology. However, there are some differing views about the extent of its use in the specialty. -
9 cardiologists on the move
Below are nine cardiologists who recently joined new practices, stepped into new roles or retired. -
Why growth isn't always the answer, per Holland Hospital's heart services director
While innovative techniques for heart procedures are constantly evolving, it's important for service line leaders to avoid getting distracted by the newest shiny things, says Holland (Mich.) Hospital's director of cardiovascular services. -
Duke performs US' 1st pediatric heart transplant using new method
Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Hospital has successfully performed the country's first pediatric heart transplant using the donation after circulatory death method, the hospital said Sept. 9. -
Illinois health system building heart institute
Evanston, Ill.-based NorthShore University HealthSystem has received approval to build a 167,000-square-foot cardiovascular institute at its NorthShore Glenbrook Hospital campus in Glenview. -
6 recent heart study findings
Recent cardiology studies have focused on how COVID-19 poses a higher risk for myocarditis than Pfizer's vaccine, how cannabis affects heart attack risk and more. -
What should emerging cardiology leaders know? 5 industry leaders weigh in
From crafting stronger physician-patient relationships to avoiding over-reliance on technology, here's advice five cardiology leaders recently shared on Becker's cardiology and heart surgery podcast. -
Health system collabs with 2 hospitals to expand access to pediatric heart care in Kentucky
Owensboro (Ky.) Health has partnered with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington to expand the Owensboro region's access to congenital heart care.
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