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Cardiology compensation on the rise: 10 things to know
Cardiology groups integrated with a hospital or health system saw compensation growth for the third year in a row, according to 2023 data reported by the American College of Cardiology's consulting firm, MedAxiom. -
Female patients more likely to die from cardiac surgery complications: 4 study takeaways
Female patients are more likely to die from postoperative cardiac surgery complications compared to male patients undergoing the same procedure, according to a study published Oct. 17 in JAMA Surgery. -
Heart Failure Society of America issues cardio-oncology guidance: 5 things to know
The Heart Failure Society of America has released a scientific statement outlining its insights on the link between heart failure and cancer, the two leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the U.S. The statement was published Oct. 15 in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. -
Johns Hopkins-designed tech diagnoses heart attack in minutes
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University has designed a chip capable of diagnosing heart attacks within minutes, according to a study published Oct. 15 in Advanced Science. -
AHA's statement on COVID-19-associated arrhythmias: 8 takeaways
The American Heart Association has released a scientific statement providing guidance on the management of patients with COVID-19-related cardiac arrhythmias and autonomic dysfunction. The statement was published Oct. 14 in Circulation. -
West Virginia system adds pediatric cardiology care
Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health is now offering specialized pediatric cardiology services after hiring Jeffrey Harris, MD. -
Researchers eye possible over-prescription of benzodiazepine after stroke: 5 things to know
Despite evidence suggesting overuse of benzodiazepine in older adults can be associated with dependence, the drug is potentially being over-prescribed to older adult stroke survivors, according to a study published Oct. 17 in Stroke. -
VUMC pediatric cardiology chief steps down
David Bichell, MD, has stepped down as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and co-director of the Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
What's missing in cardiology conversations
From preparing for the effects of AI to bracing for the "silver tsunami," here is what cardiology leaders who shared their insights with Becker's said should be prominent topics of conversation in the industry. -
McLaren Health forms new Heart & Vascular Institute, taps chief medical director
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has established the new McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute, unifying cardiology, vascular and cardiothoracic services across 13 of the health system's Michigan hospitals. -
Hospitals with highest, lowest 30-day mortality rates for heart attack patients
New York City-based NYU Langone hospital had the lowest 30-day mortality rate for heart attack patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released July 31. -
1st COVID wave infections tied to stroke, heart attack risks
People who had a confirmed case of COVID-19 during the pandemic's first wave have twice the risk of heart attack, stroke and death compared to those who were never infected, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health. -
The titanium heart keeping transplant patients alive
Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix has become the third U.S. hospital to perform a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart implantation as part of the FDA's early feasibility study. -
The heart health, dementia link: 7 things to know
Addressing heart health earlier in life may affect and even deter dementia risk later in life, according to research published by The American Heart Association Oct. 10 in Stroke. -
OU Health hospital performs 1st pediatric heart transplant in decades
Oklahoma City-based Oklahoma Children's Hospital OU Health has performed the hospital's first pediatric heart transplant in decades. -
Viewpoint: Pregnant cardiology trainees face overlooked risks
A group of women in cardiology have called for increased awareness of the risks pregnant people encounter during cardiology training. The group voiced their concerns in an editorial published Aug. 7 in JAMA Cardiology, where group members also serve as editors. -
New Providence heart center gets $1M assist from Michael Jordan
Renton, Wash.-based Providence Heart Institute's new Howard "H" White Center for Cardiac Amyloidosis has received a $1 million donation from former NBA star Michael Jordan. -
UMass hospital cuts heart failure readmissions in half
Southbridge, Mass.-based UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital reduced the all-cause 30-day readmission for heart failure patients by 50% as part of a remote patient monitoring program with digital health company Brook Health. -
Expert consensus on management of STEMI: 5 things to know
The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has published an expert consensus statement on the management of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction. -
WVU Medicine opens '1-stop-shop' cardiometabolic clinic
Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has opened the first cardiometabolic clinic in West Virginia to provide more streamlined care for patients with heart disease and metabolic conditions.
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