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Johns Hopkins outpatient center named after trailblazing cardiac surgeon
Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University and Medicine renamed its outpatient center after cardiac surgeon Levi Watkins, MD. -
Wisconsin hospital launches pediatric heart transplant program
Madison, Wis.-based American Family Children's Hospital launched a pediatric heart transplant program, according to a news release. -
The hardest part of the job, according to cardiologists
Cardiologists said having so many rules and regulations and working long hours were two of the hardest parts of the job, according to a Medscape survey published May 24. -
This heart transplant method could increase the donor pool by 30%
A recent study found that hearts donated after circulatory death were just as effective for transplantation as hearts donated after brain death. -
Former ED physician, cardiac nurse win award for workplace program
The American Heart Association is awarding its Meritorious Achievement honor to two women from separate major companies who teamed up to advance health equity. -
Mount Sinai treats 1st patient with world's smallest heart pump
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System achieved a healthcare "first" with the world's smallest heart pump, the device's manufacturer said June 7. -
'Are we going to be ready?' Kettering Health leader on cardiology's challenges
Alina Joseph is not your traditional heart and vascular services leader. -
FDA approves 1st iron IV treatment for heart failure patients
The FDA approved the first intravenous iron replacement therapy for adults with heart failure. -
The day with the most heart attacks
Researchers in the U.K. and Ireland found serious heart attacks are more likely to happen on Monday than any other day of the week. -
Indiana hospital ending heart transplants, inpatient burn care
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Lutheran Hospital is closing its heart transplant and inpatient burn units due to low patient volumes. -
Jury orders Indiana cardiologist to pay $2.7M to patient for negligence
An Indiana physician was found negligent and ordered to pay more than $2.6 million to a patient after a botched cardiac catheterization left the patient's right leg "disfigured and virtually unusable," wane.com reported May 26. -
Top 10 cardiology stories of May
Here are the 10 most-read cardiology stories published by Becker's in May: -
Cardiovascular disease to rise by more than 30% by 2060: 10 notes
Researchers predicted that by 2060, cardiovascular disease such as heart disease and stroke will increase by at least 30 percent in the U.S. -
Heart attacks prematurely age the brain, Johns Hopkins Medicine study finds
Having a heart attack can be directly associated with a drop in cognitive abilities, according to a Johns Hopkins Medicine study published May 30 in JAMA Neurology. -
Genetic testing could be the future of heart attack prevention
A new genetic test called polygenic risk score could help some patients reduce their risk of heart attack at a young age, The New York Times reported May 30. -
Why this vascular procedure could be cause for concern
CMS may have inadvertently made a common vascular procedure susceptible to abuse when it tried to make the procedure more affordable for hospitals and physicians — leading some to make millions, ProPublica reported May 24. -
UPMC Children's heart institute gifted $7.5M
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh received $7.5 million from Acrisure. -
Expert Q&A: Closing the Gap in Rural Health Outcomes
Recent health care metrics demonstrate a concerning trend: rural Americans face higher mortality rates than urban residents. -
The factor physicians say is a big part of cardiac event recovery
Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder can influence healing after a major cardiac event, according to a May 23 article on the American Heart Association website. -
Inova Health's heart center changes name after $75M gift
Falls Church, Va.-based Inova Health System's Heart and Vascular Institute received a $75 million gift from real estate magnate Dwight Schar and his wife, Martha Schar.
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