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COVID-19 associated with new-onset high blood pressure
A new study found people infected with COVID-19 are more likely to develop persistent high blood pressure despite no history of the disease. -
Weight loss drug might prevent strokes, heart attacks: UC Irvine study
Experts say Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a weight loss drug, may also prevent cardiovascular incidents like heart attacks and strokes, CNBC reported Aug. 16. -
Pain 1 year after heart attack linked to mortality: AHA
Patients who experience pain one year after a heart attack may be more likely to die within the next eight years, according to a study published Aug. 16 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. -
8 top cardiology hospitals in California, ranked by US News
Here are the top eight cardiology and heart surgery hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2023 annual rankings. -
AdventHealth offers new, minimally invasive AFib procedure
AdventHealth has launched a new, FDA-approved treatment program for atrial fibrillation patients, according to an Aug. 15 news release. -
West Virginia's Mon Health offers cardiology care via telemedicine
Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health will be offering cardiology healthcare as part of its telemedicine program, according to an Aug. 13 news release from WV News. -
Heart problems due to air pollutants rose 31%: AHA
Deaths and years of disability from exposure to air pollution increased 31 percent worldwide since 1990, according to a study published Aug. 9 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. -
FDA approves cardiac ablation catheter for additional use
Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson-owned company focused on cardiac arrhythmia treatment, announced that several of its catheter products have received FDA approval for a zero fluoroscopy workflow, according to an Aug. 4 news release. -
10 fastest, slowest hospitals for transferring acute coronary intervention patients
Decatur County Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, Ind., has the fastest median time to transfer a patient to another facility for acute coronary intervention, CMS found. -
'Legend in cardiovascular medicine' dies at 90
William Roberts, MD, a "legend in cardiovascular medicine," died at 90 from renal cell carcinoma. -
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.
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