New York City-based Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons launched its $50 million pediatric cardiovascular innovation center.
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The Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed a Dutch man as the world's longest-surviving heart transplant recipient.
Research labs are not necessarily known for the leadership opportunities they create. But for Bernard Kühn, MD, the lab helped lay the groundwork of leadership and administrative work that helped him land his current position.
Findley, Ohio-based Blanchard Valley Health System is cutting its open-heart surgery program and will instead transfer patients to other systems as needed.
Bakersfield (Calif.) Heart Hospital has been renamed by its new owner, Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health, Bakersfield.com reported Feb. 28.
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Here are 60 heart centers and programs that earned designations and accreditation in 2024:
Seven of the top 10 cardiology hospitals in the world are based in the U.S., according to Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Hospitals" list.
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, was on vacation in 1967 when he and his father heard about the first person-to-person heart transplant, performed by South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard.
Neptune City, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center is investing $45 million to expand its cardiovascular suite, BNN Breaking reported Feb. 26.
Most hospitals and systems with strong heart programs were rated in the "A" range by Moody's.