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Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic's Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally invasive approach.

Atlanta-based NextGen Healthcare, an EHR vendor, has named James Hammerschmidt as incoming CFO. 

A recent study found patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement have higher risk of stroke for up to two years after the procedure.

Reno, Nev.-based Saint Mary's Health Network reached a temporary agreement with Reno-based Renown Health for access to cardiology specialists working with Renown, Reno Gazette Journal reported Jan. 4.

A recent Becker's poll found treatment options were the greatest hidden opportunity to grow in cardiology.

Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has named William Hawkins, MD, as its inaugural deputy director, according to a Jan. 3 news release.

HCA Florida Largo Hospital cardiologists were the first in the state to successfully remove a tumor from inside a patient's heart without open heart surgery.

Mayo Clinic is launching a $9 million expansion and renovation to its New Prague cancer center beginning in 2024.

Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health performed the first renal denervation, a procedure that drops high blood pressure, in the state.

Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found a two-step screening protocol combining clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing that can identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure.