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New York hospital performs 1st 'domino' heart transplant on babies
New York City-based NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital performed the first "domino" heart transplant on babies, according to an American Hospital Association report. -
Short-stay units a safe alternative for heart failure patients: Study
Researchers found no significant difference in patient outcomes or adverse events for acute heart failure patients treated at a short-stay unit instead of being hospitalized. -
Cleveland Clinic cardiology pioneer dies at 69
Bruce Wilkoff, MD, a pioneer cardiologist with Cleveland Clinic, died of metastatic pancreatic cancer Jan. 7 at 69. -
Cleveland Clinic Children's cardiologist wins Great Arab Minds award
Hani Najm, MD, Cleveland Clinic Children's chair of pediatric and congenital heart surgery, was named the first winner of the Great Arab Minds award in medicine. -
Valley Health taps system cardiology chair
Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System appointed Suneet Mittal, MD, chair of the cardiovascular service line for the system. -
Tufts breaks regional heart transplant record
Boston-based Tufts Medical Center broke the New England regional adult heart transplant record with 61 transplants in 2023. -
Cedars-Sinai launches aorta clinic
Los Angeles-based Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai opened an Aortic Surveillance Clinic for patients with aortic disorders. -
Ohio hospital first to combine new heart clip with minimally invasive procedure
Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic's Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally invasive approach. -
Patients who undergo TAVR face higher stroke risk for 2 years
A recent study found patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement have higher risk of stroke for up to two years after the procedure. -
St. Mary's, Renown reach temporary deal on cardiology access
Reno, Nev.-based Saint Mary's Health Network reached a temporary agreement with Reno-based Renown Health for access to cardiology specialists working with Renown, Reno Gazette Journal reported Jan. 4. -
Hidden opportunities for growth in cardiology
A recent Becker's poll found treatment options were the greatest hidden opportunity to grow in cardiology. -
Florida cardiologists extract heart tumor with catheter
HCA Florida Largo Hospital cardiologists were the first in the state to successfully remove a tumor from inside a patient's heart without open heart surgery. -
Mon Health performs first high blood pressure reduction surgery in state
Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health performed the first renal denervation, a procedure that drops high blood pressure, in the state. -
This two-step screening process could reduce diabetic heart failure
Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found a two-step screening protocol combining clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing that can identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure. -
Duke reports success in world's 1st partial heart transplant
Nearly a year after a newborn received the world's first partial heart transplant, the transplanted valves and arteries are functioning well and growing along with the child's heart — a key measure of success in the procedure paving the way for future advancements. -
Best hospitals for heart care, per women
The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of best hospitals for heart care Dec. 18, recognizing more than 500 facilities nationwide. -
Fasting before cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary: Study
Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Parkview Heart Institute researchers found that fasting before a cardiac catheterization may be unnecessary and result in lower patient satisfaction. -
Premier Health, Christ Hospital tap exec to lead cardiovascular partnership
Deb Kiser, RN, BSN, was named executive lead of the new cardiovascular partnership between Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health and The Christ Hospital Health Network. -
78 heart centers opening, expanding in 2023
Here are 78 heart centers opening, upgrading or expanding: -
154 cardiologists on the move in 2023
Here are 154 cardiologists stepping into new roles:
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