Open-heart surgeries at Wynn Hospital in Utica, N.Y., continue to be on hold following an immediate jeopardy citation issued to the facility May 7. The hospital began its 40-day review period this week and surgeries should resume at the end of that time, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker's.

NYC Health + Hospitals has for a third time received an award from HHS for its innovative hypertension care. The New York City public health system is one of 11 organizations in the nation to be recognized, according to a June 5 news release from the system.

A low-calorie sweetener could be linked to nearly twice the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who consume high levels of it, CNN reported June 6.

Twenty-four hospitals received an "A+" or "A" ranking for cardiologists' experience, according to a 2024 Money Magazine ranking.

A majority of adults in the U.S. — around 61% — are likely to be diagnosed with a form of cardiovascular disease by 2050, according to new American Heart Association data. The increased burden will cost the U.S. health system $1.8 trillion in the time frame. 

The American Heart Association has developed a new stroke telehealth certification.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth Research and Innovation Institute is among the first facilities in the nation — and one of 30 worldwide — to use new stroke prevention stents, according to a May 29 news release. 

Davie-based HCA Florida University Hospital opened a new electrophysiology lab and is the first in the country to use new technology in the lab, it said in a May 30 news release.

Richard Heuser, MD, an internationally recognized cardiologist, inventor and educator, died May 23, according to an announcement on his website.

Four New York-based Northwell Health hospitals received top ratings for cardiothoracic surgery specialties from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Using artificial intelligence in angiogram analysis can broaden diagnostic abilities and improve clinical decision-making, according to new research presented May 2 in Long Beach, Calif., at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions' Scientific Sessions 2024.

Researchers at Atlanta-based Emory University developed artificial intelligence that they say improves the prediction of successful heart transplants by 10%.

Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, president of Mount Sinai Heart and physician-in-chief of the Mount Sinai Hospital, was honored with the World Heart Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.

Sulphur Springs, Texas-based Christus Health will expand its services and open a new cardiology location.

A team of physicians at Rockford, Ill.-based Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside participated in a unique stroke study that used patients' stem cells to promote tissue regeneration, it announced May 22.

Regular use of fish oil supplements can increase the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation in the general population, but shows benefits for those with existing heart disease, a recent study found.

New York state has the most vascular surgery residents in 2024.

Several reports have gone live in the first half of 2024 that give an insight into cardiologist employment, pay, burnout and coping mechanisms. Here are 35 of the top things to know:

Portland-based MaineHealth unveiled its $378 million addition to the Maine Medical Center.

Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center established the Elliot Family Center for Cardiac Electrophysiology thanks to a $10 million donation, CBS12 reported May 13.