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New method for monitoring circulatory shock may reduce deaths: Mass Gen Hospital, MIT
A new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock developed by researchers at Boston-based Massachusetts General Hospital may reduce risk of death and other negative outcomes, while also predicting potential length of hospital stay, according to an Aug. 7 MGH news release. -
Heart disease mortality rates have fallen more than 60% over 30 years
Deaths from coronary heart disease have declined by 68 percent in females and 64 percent in the last three decades, according to new research published in the American Heart Journal. -
New York and California lead states in cardiology hospitals
New York and California topped all 50 states in appearances on the U.S. News & World Report "2023-24 Best Hospitals for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery" ranking. -
10 top heart hospitals to work at for women: Forbes
Ten hospitals or health systems with notable heart programs have made Forbes' 2023 list of best places for women to work in the U.S. -
Top 10 states for cardiologist pay
Idaho has the top mean pay for cardiologists in the country, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
8 legal battles involving cardiologists in 2023
Here are eight legal battles involving cardiologists and heart centers since the start of 2023: -
Cardiology leader dies unexpectedly
Daniel Courtade, MD, a cardiologist at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, and Saint Claire Healthcare in Morehead, Ky., died unexpectedly July 27, according to Cincinnati.com. He was 68. -
Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit
A false claims lawsuit from a former employee of the Florida-based Orlando Heart & Vascular Center has been settled, according to court documents published July 20. -
Mount Sinai to launch $30M trial to study coronary procedures in women, minorities
With a focus on women and minorities, the New York City-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced plans to study survival rates and quality of life of patients who undergo various coronary revascularization procedures, according to a July 25 news release. -
Texas Heart Institute gets $32M gift from former patient
Houston-based Texas Heart Institute received $32 million from a former patient, Paper City Magazine reported July 25. -
Shuttered Miami heart transplant program gets green light to resume
Miami Transplant Institute has been found to have "zero deficiencies" and will reopen its program, the Miami Herald reported July 21. -
American Heart Association updates cardiac treatment guidelines
For the first time in almost a decade, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology released updated chronic coronary disease diagnostic and treatment recommendations. -
American College of Cardiology welcomes new president
The American College of Cardiology has named Cathleen Dalton Biga, MSN, RN, as its new president. Her term will begin in 2024 and end in 2025, according to a July 17 news release. -
Highest, lowest heart disease death rates by state, per KFF
A KFF report found Oklahoma has the highest rate of heart disease deaths, while Minnesota has the lowest. -
AHA opposes federal budget cuts in letter to Congress
The American Heart Association is speaking out against budget cuts made by Congress to large institutions and health programs, citing detrimental effects on cardiovascular disease. -
New heart drug boosts survival, cuts hospitalizations in trial
A new drug for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy significantly increased survival and reduced hospitalizations, according to a study. -
Top 4 heart hospitals in North Dakota, per US News
Here are the top four cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in North Dakota, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings. -
St. Louis Children's sets national record for pediatric heart transplants
St. Louis (Mo.) Children's and Washington University Heart Center recently set a national record for pediatric heart transplants. -
Lee Health's heart institute taps VP, chief physician executive
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health tapped Malissa Wood, MD, as the system's vice president and chief physician executive of Lee Health Heart Institute, Lehigh Acres Citizen reported July 10. -
Texas physicians perform rare partial heart transplant on 11-month-old
UT Health Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center physicians performed the world's seventh pediatric partial heart transplant.
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