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The world's top hospitals for cardiac surgery
Seven of the top 10 cardiac surgery hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Hospitals" list. -
Cardiology deserves its own board, Northwell leader says
Big changes could be coming to cardiology thanks in part to the work of Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, co-executive director of the New York City-based Northwell Cardiovascular Institute and professor and chair of the department of cardiology New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health. -
Microplastics linked to heart attack, stroke: Study
We all have microplastics in our bodies, but if they show up in carotid artery tissues, patients are nearly two times as likely to experience a stroke, heart attack or related death, according to a study published March 7 in The New England Journal of Medicine. -
5 cardiologist employment stats to know
Nationally, there are 16,870 cardiologists working with a mean annual wage of $421,330, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
9 systems seeking cardiology leaders
Here are 9 health systems seeking cardiology leaders: -
Oklahoma hospital opens state's 1st pediatric heart transplant program
Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Children's Hospital is the first in the state to open a pediatric heart transplant program, ABC affiliate KOCO reported March 5. -
Columbia launches $50M pediatric heart center
New York City-based Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons launched its $50 million pediatric cardiovascular innovation center. -
World's longest-living heart transplant recipient named
The Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed a Dutch man as the world's longest-surviving heart transplant recipient. -
How 1 leader went from the research lab to pediatric cardiology chief
Research labs are not necessarily known for the leadership opportunities they create. But for Bernard Kühn, MD, the lab helped lay the groundwork of leadership and administrative work that helped him land his current position. -
Blanchard Valley Health cuts open-heart surgery program
Findley, Ohio-based Blanchard Valley Health System is cutting its open-heart surgery program and will instead transfer patients to other systems as needed. -
Adventist heart hospital rebrands
Bakersfield (Calif.) Heart Hospital has been renamed by its new owner, Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health, Bakersfield.com reported Feb. 28. -
14 heart centers earning designations
Here are 14 heart centers and programs that earned designations and accreditation in the last 90 days: -
World's best cardiology hospitals, per Newsweek
Seven of the top 10 cardiology hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Hospitals" list. -
Inspired by a legendary surgeon, Cleveland Clinic heart chief advances 'maturing' technologies
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, was on vacation in 1967 when he and his father heard about the first person-to-person heart transplant, performed by South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard. -
Hackensack Meridian hospital to pour $45M into cardiovascular suite expansion
Neptune City, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is investing $45 million to expand its cardiovascular suite, BNN Breaking reported Feb. 26. -
Where 10 top-rated heart centers stand financially: Moody's
Most hospitals and systems with strong heart programs were rated in the "A" range by Moody's. -
Accelerating the adoption of Lp(a) testing & management
Heart disease remains the number 1 cause of death among individuals worldwide. To reduce this threat, a variety of screenings are used to monitor heart health, including blood tests to check levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and a blood fat called triglycerides. Screening patients in this way can identify people at risk for heart disease and help reduce that risk through lifestyle and when necessary, medications. -
WellSpan expands vascular services, adds surgeons
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is expanding vascular surgery services in four cities by adding four vascular surgeons and three satellite offices. -
Vitamin once recommended for lowering cholesterol linked to CV disease
Niacin, a common B vitamin once recommended to patients as a way to help lower cholesterol, has been linked to cardiovascular disease, Cleveland Clinic researchers announced Feb. 19. -
Only 6 states rank for vascular surgery: Healthgrades
Healthgrades recognized 24 hospitals in six states for vascular surgery excellence as part of its 2024 specialty state rankings.
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