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Geisinger Medical Center becomes 1st certified comprehensive heart attack center in US
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. -
U of Virginia mourns cardiologists Dr. Carlos Ayers, Dr. Lawrence Burwell
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. -
Study finds regard for patients' do-not-resuscitate wishes differ across cardiology programs
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 names Dr. Rick Thompson president
CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln appointed Rick Thompson, MD, its new president Aug. 15. His appointment is effective immediately. -
Florida hospital completes 1st thrombectomy to treat pulmonary embolism
Davie, Fla.-based HCA Florida University Hospital completed its first minimally invasive thrombectomy to treat pulmonary embolism. -
American Journal of Cardiology editor steps down after 40 years
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 expands cardiac care in Coral Gables
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. -
American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Research Foundation form educational alliance
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 to open $17.5M advanced cardiovascular care center
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. -
Dr. Harry Lee Page, pioneer of modern cardiology, dies at 88
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 tests identify coexisting cardiomyopathy and heart arrhythmia, study finds
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 Memorial Hospital opens heart and vascular center
Ashe Heart and Vascular Center, part of Ashe Memorial Hospital and Appalachian Regional Healthcare system, celebrated its grand opening Aug. 8. -
5 recent heart study findings
Here are five recent cardiology-related studies published by Becker's since June 21, starting with the most recent: -
Care strategy created by Cincinnati Children's physician cuts pediatric cardiac arrests by 30%
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. -
New $1.2M cardiac center opens at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles Hospital
Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles (Mich.) Hospital opened its new cardiology, orthopedic and bariatric units July 28, local radio station WSJM reported. -
4 cardiovascular risk factors projected to soar by 2060: ACC
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. -
5 cardiologists on the move
Five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles or retired since July 15: -
Top 10 cardiology stories of July
Here are the top 10 cardiology stories Becker's covered in July: -
Heart care 'quantum leap': Tumor removed without open heart surgery
St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital recently became the first in the world to remove a heart tumor without open heart surgery, KNSI Radio reported July 29. -
American College of Cardiology names Dr. B. Hadley Wilson as next president
The American College of Cardiology has selected B. Hadley Wilson, MD, as its next president.
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