The American College of Cardiology has selected B. Hadley Wilson, MD, as its next president.

Below are four first achievements in the cardiology field that Becker's has covered since May 19:

A new program at the Stony Brook (N.Y.) Heart Institute is designed to care for patients with cardiogenic shock, the leading cause of death after a severe heart attack.

Iowa's first implant of a new leadless and retrievable pacemaker was performed at Des Moines-based MercyOne Iowa Heart Center.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing the entire spectrum of healthcare, from clinical specialties to administrative functions — but is still viewed with caution by cardiology departments.

The world's first heart transplant involving a donor and recipient who are both HIV-positive was performed at New York City-based Montefiore Health System's Bronx location.

U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery July 26, with the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center retaining their top-three status.

Allan Lansing, MD, PhD, a pioneer in heart surgery and founder of Louisville, Ky.-based Bellarmine University's school of nursing, died on July 17 at 92, the Courier Journal reported July 20.

Here are five recent moves from the American Heart Association that Becker's has covered since May 23: 

Five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles, left their current positions or retired since July 1: 

Richard Ha, MD, retired after 43 years of serving as a cardiologist at Blessing Health System's Hannibal (Mo.) Clinic, Muddy River News reported July 18.

Six RWJBarnabas Health facilities were recognized by the American Heart Association July 14 with "2022 Get With the Guidelines" and "Mission Lifeline" awards for cardiovascular care in the stroke, heart failure and resuscitation categories.

Douglasville, Ga.-based Wellstar Douglas Hospital was recently certified as a primary heart attack center by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, the Douglas County Sentinel reported July 13.

John Giacomini, former chief cardiologist at a U.S. veterans hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., was sentenced to eight months in prison July 12 after being convicted of felony abusive sexual contact.

Sleep duration was added to the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8" list for cardiovascular health, The Washington Post reported July 12.

A team at NYU Langone Health recently transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans to gather data on transplants between species and address a national organ shortage, the director of NYU Langone Transplant Institute said July 12.

Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital Heart Center named Morgan Dennis its new vice president, Huntsville Business Journal reported July 8. He began the role July 5.

Here are 18 hospitals and health systems that have opened new heart clinics or launched new programs in 2022:

The American College of Cardiology named Melvin Echols, MD, its new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer July 7. His appointment is effective July 18. 

A $3.1 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute was awarded July 6 to three organizations for a first-of-its-kind prospective study to look for the earliest signs of heart vessel damage in young, premenopausal breast cancer survivors.