The American Heart Association, in collaboration with the Joint Commission, launched a new certification July 1 to ensure effective care for patients experiencing cardiac events.

Interventional cardiologists at the Seattle-based UW Medicine Heart Institute performed the first minimally invasive heart tumor removal using a catheter-delivered device July 27.

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger Medical Center is the first hospital in the U.S. to receive the Joint Commission's Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification.

Charlottesville-based University of Virginia is mourning the loss of two trailblazing cardiologists: Carlos Ayers, MD, who died July 26, and Lawrence Burwell, MD, who died July 28.

Researchers found only 26 percent of cardiology programs have formal policies governing physicians' regard for patients' do-not-resuscitate wishes, a study published Aug. 10 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found. 

CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln appointed Rick Thompson, MD, its new president Aug. 15. His appointment is effective immediately.

Davie, Fla.-based HCA Florida University Hospital completed its first minimally invasive thrombectomy to treat pulmonary embolism.

William Roberts, MD, is stepping down due to health concerns after 40 years as editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology due to health concerns, he said in a letter published in the journal.

Baptist Health’s Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute is expanding its cardiac services with a new office at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables, Miami's Community News reports.

The American Heart Association and the Cardiovascular Research Foundation are forming an alliance to expand educational opportunities in cardiovascular disease and interventional therapies.

Northwell Health's Staten Island Hospital in New York City is set to open a $17.5 million advanced cardiovascular care center in October, silive.com reported Aug. 12.

Harry Lee Page Jr., MD, a pioneer of modern cardiology, died Aug. 1 at 88 after a long illness, Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center said in an Aug. 3 news release.

Broader genetic testing identified 11 percent more patients with cardiomyopathy or heart arrhythmia who would have otherwise been missed, according to a study published Aug. 10 in JAMA Cardiology.

Ashe Heart and Vascular Center, part of Ashe Memorial Hospital and Appalachian Regional Healthcare system, celebrated its grand opening Aug. 8.

Here are five recent cardiology-related studies published by Becker's since June 21, starting with the most recent:

A new, physician-created, low-tech care strategy cut cardiac arrests in pediatric intensive care units by 30 percent, according to a study published July 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles (Mich.) Hospital opened its new cardiology, orthopedic and bariatric units July 28, local radio station WSJM reported. 

The prevalence of four cardiovascular risk factors are projected to spike in Americans by 2060, a study published Aug. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found. 

Five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles or retired since July 15: 

Here are the top 10 cardiology stories Becker's covered in July: