Cardiology

A new study contradicts the suggestion that patients have better outcomes when treated by a physician of the same gender — at least in the field of interventional cardiology. 

Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder are three times more likely to have a stroke caused by a blood clot, or ischemic stroke, compared to those without the disorder, according to a study published May 26 in Stroke. 

An analysis of emergency medical services call data in Boston found that while calls related to heart issues fell 27.2 percent during the first wave of COVID-19 infections, out-of-hospital cardiac arrests jumped nearly 36 percent, according to research published May…

Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System has selected Abhishek Singh, MD, PhD, to lead its advanced heart failure program. 

The American Medical Association seeks to standardize training on taking accurate blood pressure readings through a new initiative, the organization said May 26.

While many technology developments have advanced heart care in recent years, cost will likely remain a barrier to patients benefiting from the advancements, said David Hsi, MD, chief of cardiology and co-director of the heart and vascular institute at Stamford…

The cardiology team at St. Luke's Health—The Woodlands (Texas) Hospital performed its 100th transcatheter aortic valve replacement May 24, according to Hello Woodlands.

The CDC is reviewing a few cases of myocarditis, or heart muscle inflammation, among teenagers and young adults who were vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a May 17 update from the agency's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. 

Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine has selected Christopher Mascio, MD, to serve as executive director of its new children's heart center, the health system said May 21. 

Jaime Murillo, MD, senior vice president and chief cardiometabolic health officer of UnitedHealth Group, spoke about the big trends in cardiovascular care during a recent episode of the Becker's Healthcare cardiology podcast.