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Independent cardiology medicine board gets one step closer to reality
The American Board of Medical Specialties is one step closer to creating an independent board of cardiology medicine. Recently, it created a formal board of directors and its Specialty Board Development group opened a comment period. -
Heart failure trends reverse, are rising again: Study
The decadelong reduction in heart failure deaths has "been entirely undone" in recent years, according to a research letter published April 24 in JAMA Network. -
Texas hospital gifted millions to complete heart center
Corpus Christi, Texas-based Driscoll Children's Hospital received a multimillion-dollar gift to support its heart center. -
Highest-paying settings for cardiologists
Offices of physicians are the highest-paying setting for cardiologists on average; they earn more than $300,000 there than in the lowest-paying setting, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. -
10 systems hiring cardiology leaders
Here are 10 hospitals and health systems hiring cardiology leaders. -
Cardiologist burnout rising: 7 things to know
Burnout among cardiologists has risen by 2% since last year, with 66% reporting they have felt burned out for at least 13 months, compared to 64% in 2023, a recent Medscape report found. -
The heart condition becoming more common in middle-aged adults
A University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study found that 25% of patients with atrial fibrillation were younger than 65 — more than tenfold the estimated prevalence of 2%. -
Polypills can reduce cardiovascular mortality by 11%: Study
Polypills for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease reduced all-cause mortality by 11% and risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events by 29%, a recent study found. -
17% of cardiologists may leave medicine due to burnout
Seventeen percent of cardiologists said their burnout was so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report. -
No link between cardiac deaths in young people, COVID-19 vaccine: CDC
COVID-19 vaccination is not linked with sudden cardiac death among previously healthy young people, an April 11 CDC report found. -
Overcoming barriers to patient-centered cardiology care: AHA
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement that describes essential elements of patient-centered care and how to overcome barriers depending on patient characteristics. -
Texas hospital 1st in nation to use new ablation system
Austin, Texas-based St. David's Medical Center electrophysiologists were the first in the nation to use a novel pulsed field ablation system for patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. -
10 FDA panel members who voted on heart device connected to Abbott: Report
The FDA convened a committee of advisers to assess a cardiac device made by Abbott, but the agency did not disclose that 10 of the 14 members had received payments from the company or conducted research it had funded, KFF Health News reported April 8. -
FDA clears 1st AI to detect heart failure
The FDA has approved an artificial intelligence algorithm for Eko Health's digital stethoscope that can detect low ejection fraction, a key indicator of heart failure. -
WVU Medicine expands advanced cardiac services
WVU Medicine is expanding its advanced cardiac services with the launch of an open-heart surgery program at its Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, W. Va. -
Northwell hospital names cardiac chief
Northwell Health has tapped Andrew Krumerman, MD, to be its director of cardiac electrophysiology for Mount Kisco, N.Y.-based Northern Westchester Hospital. -
States with the most, least statin refills by age group
Hawaii has the highest statin refill for people 45 to 60 years old, while Maine has the highest refill for people over 65, according to a new GoodRx report. -
31 heart centers opening, expanding in 2024
Here are 31 heart centers opening, upgrading or expanding this year: -
45 cardiologists, cardiology leaders on the move in 2024
Here are 45 cardiologists and cardiology leaders stepping into new roles in 2024: -
The meds that could increase heart damage in young adults
Young adults prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are 57% more likely to develop cardiomyopathy after eight years compared to those not on stimulants, a new study found.
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