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Parkridge Health System establishes two cardiac practices
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Parkridge Health System opened two cardiac specialty practices Sept. 1.
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Online searches for 'chest pain' rose significantly during initial surge of pandemic, study shows
Internet searches for chest pain symptoms rose during the pandemic in four countries, including the U.S., a new study shows.
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Top 10 cardiology stories in August
The US News & World Report hospital rankings for cardiology was Becker's top-read cardiology story in August.
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SUNY Downstate faces 4th lawsuit alleging inadequate cardiac patient care, retaliation against surgeons
A cardiothoracic surgeon has filed a lawsuit against SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City, alleging that he was fired after he notified leadership about patient safety and quality issues — the fourth such lawsuit filed against the hospital.
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Median pay for 5 cardiology subspecialties
Electrophysiologists are the top earners among all cardiologists, according to a new report from MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company.
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Cleveland Clinic reaches 2,000th heart transplant milestone
Cleveland Clinic completed its 2,000th heart transplantation in July, making it the third program in the U.S. to reach this milestone, the organization announced Aug. 26.
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Is telehealth for heart care here to stay? 5 cardiology leaders weigh in
Five cardiologists and service line leaders discuss telehealth and how it has affected care delivery in cardiology.
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Maryland cardiologist Dr. Rene Desmarais declines county executive post
Rene Desmarais, MD, a Maryland-based cardiologist, has declined to take up the position of Wicomico County executive, according to the Salisbury Independent.
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About 12% of hospitalized flu patients develop acute heart problems, study shows
Nearly 12 percent of adult patients hospitalized for influenza had acute heart problems, a new study shows.
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New York cardiology practice, physician settle false billing claims for $2M
New York City-based New York Cardiology and Ghanshyam Bhambhani, MD, agreed to a $2 million settlement to resolve allegations that they violated the Anti-Kickback Statue by engaging in an unlawful rental arrangement with referring physicians and generating false claims for cardiac procedures.
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Beebe Healthcare establishes TAVR program
Lewes, Del.-based Beebe Healthcare has implemented Sussex County's first transcatheter aortic valve replacement program, the health system announced Aug. 18.
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US deaths from heart disease climbing: 5 things to know
Though deaths from heart disease fell between 1999 and 2011, they increased in 2018, a new study shows.
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New research finds physicians and patients point to emerging technology and data as central to closing treatment gaps and improving vascular health
New research found physicians and patients agree that there are widening gaps in vascular disease treatment1
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock expands sports cardiology program
Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Heart & Vascular Center in Lebanon, N.H., has opened its sports cardiology program beyond students at Dartmouth College, the health system announced Aug. 20.
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5 recent heart care partnerships
Here are five partnerships and affiliations centered on cardiac and cardiovascular care announced since July 1.
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Children's Minnesota, Mayo Clinic to collaborate on pediatric cardiology services
Minneapolis-based Children's Minnesota and Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic entered into a pediatric cardiology collaboration this month.
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Why more college, pro athletes with coronavirus are required to have heart screenings
There is a rising concern that athletes who become infected with the new coronavirus may suffer from long-term cardiac issues, and sports organizations are responding with required heart screenings, USA Today reports.
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Newton Medical Center launches heart attack treatment program
On Aug. 13, Newton (N.J.) Medical Center launched a percutaneous coronary intervention program to help treat heart attack patients.
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Lakewood Health System, Minneapolis Heart Institute partner on cardiology
Staples, Minn.-based Lakewood Health System has partnered with the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern for cardiology services.
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Black people less likely than white peers to get heart valve replacements, study shows
Black people with malfunctioning heart valves are less likely to get replacements than their white counterparts, a new study shows.
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