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'Smart stethoscope' can spot heart failure, study finds
The Imperial College of London and the UK National Health Service found an AI-powered device can screen for heart failure during physical exams, according to a study published Feb. 1 in The Lancet. -
41% of Americans have reported at least 1 heart-related issue since start of pandemic
Forty-one percent of Americans have experienced at least one heart-related issue since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the Cleveland Clinic said Feb. 1. -
Cardiogenic shock definition, stages revised
A national clinical writing group updated information regarding cardiogenic shock, including a revised definition, in an expert consensus statement published Jan. 31 in the inaugural issue of the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. -
Study assesses risk of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination
Male adolescents and young adults experienced a higher risk for myocarditis after receiving their second COVID-19 vaccination dose, a study published Jan. 25 in JAMA found. -
Too soon to recommend AFib screening for adults over 50, experts say
There isn't enough evidence to recommend for or against atrial fibrillation screening in adults 50 and older, a panel of national experts on disease prevention said Jan. 25. -
Boston hospital denies heart transplant for unvaccinated patient
Boston-based Brigham and Women's Hospital will not perform a heart transplant on a patient who refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19, CBS News reported Jan. 25. -
6 recent heart study findings
Recent cardiology studies have focused on heart disease risk factors in men, heart function recovery in children who were exposed to COVID-19 and developed MIS-C and more. -
Joint Commission, American Heart Association launch heart attack certification program
The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association launched the Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification program on Jan. 19 to advance care for the most complex and severely ill cardiac patients. -
St. Peter's Hospital names new division chief of cardiology
Albany, N.Y.-based St. Peter's Hospital appointed John Filippone, MD, division chief of cardiology, the hospital said Jan. 19. -
3 notable stroke, heart disease findings in 2021: AHA
The American Heart Association highlighted groundbreaking research and development in care for heart disease and stroke patients in 2021. -
Pediatric COVID-19 patients recovered quickly from MIS-C condition, new study finds
Heart function recovery returned within three months in children exposed to COVID-19 who developed related MIS-C, a multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a study published Jan. 19 in the Journal of the American Heart Association found. -
6 cardiologists on the move
Below are six cardiologists who recently joined new practices or stepped into new roles. -
6 recent firsts in cardiology
The advancement of minimally invasive procedures and new treatments continues at a rapid pace in cardiology. -
Deborah Heart and Lung Center names new cardiology chair
Burlington County, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center appointed S. Justin Szawlewicz, MD, the chair of cardiology, the system said Jan. 7. -
Kootenai Health plans $4.3M heart center expansion
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health began construction of a $4.3 million heart center expansion on its main hospital campus, the Journal of Business reported Jan. 13. -
American College of Cardiology summit goes virtual amid COVID-19 surge
The American College of Cardiology switched to an all-virtual platform for the annual Cardiovascular Summit set to take place Feb. 16-19, citing the surge in COVID-19 cases. -
How a Johns Hopkins stroke patient got a diagnosis, treatment plan via telemedicine
Telemedicine at Johns Hopkins Medicine enabled a patient to receive a stroke diagnosis and treatment plan without actually going to the hospital. -
Sparrow Health System implants 400th Watchman device
East Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System cardiologists recently performed the 400th successful implant of the Watchman, a device implanted in the upper chamber of the heart to decrease risk of stroke in some patients, the system said Jan. 10. -
Breastfeeding reduces mothers’ cardiovascular disease risk, AHA study finds
Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who do not breastfeed, according to a study published Jan. 11 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. -
In medical first, surgeons transplant pig heart into man
Baltimore, Md.-based University of Maryland School of Medicine clinicians performed the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart in a patient with end-stage heart disease, the university said Jan. 10.
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