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Hypertension drug less dangerous than thought
A regularly prescribed hypertension drug thought to possibly increase the risk of heart failure, may not be as dangerous after all, according to a study published Oct. 12 in the academic journal Function. -
Cardiac company, CEO to pay $85M over kickback scheme allegations
A cardiac imaging company and its CEO agreed to pay more than $85 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. -
Northwell launches cardiovascular institute
New York City-based Northwell Health created the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute, the intention of which is to streamline its cardiovascular care across its 21-hospital network. -
New syndrome formalizes link between heart disease, other conditions
The American Heart Association has defined a new medical condition that reflects the links among heart disease, obesity, diabetes and kidney disease. -
The top concerns for cardiology leaders
Fee-for-service care, recruiting and patient outcomes are some of the concerns cardiology leaders say keep them up at night. -
1 in 4 adults will develop heart failure: Study
A recent Heart Failure Society of America report found about 1 in 4 adults will develop heart failure in their lifetime. -
How 1 cardiologist adapted an aneurysm procedure for cardiovascular surgery
Richard Smalling, MD, PhD, is one of the few cardiologists in the country using coil embolization to treat hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. -
Cleveland Clinic develops 1st therapy for complex heart condition
A patient has received the first dose of a newly developed gene therapy for a heart condition in a clinical trial led by physicians at Ohio-based Cleveland Clinic, according to an Oct. 5 news release. -
CDC makes new diagnostic code for common heart condition
A heart condition known as coronary microvascular disease is getting a new diagnostic code from the CDC to more closely monitor it and develop treatments, NBC affiliate WRC TV reported Oct. 4. -
ACC updates guidelines for home cardiac care
The future of cardiovascular care may be increasingly managed at home and in non-traditional settings, according to Nivee Amin, MD, a member of American College of Cardiology. -
The technology cardiology leaders are raving about
Technology and clinical advancements in cariology have accelerated in the last decade. Here, five leaders discuss which innovations excite them most. -
How COVID-19 raises risk for heart attacks, strokes
Researchers from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine determined a link between COVID-19 infections and heart complications, according to a Sept. 28 news release. -
Revamped heart program taps new leader
The Miami Transplant Institute's heart transplant program, which was shuttered from March to July, has named Hari Mallidi, MD, as chief. -
7 US cardiac surgery hospitals among world's best, per Newsweek
Seven U.S. hospitals ranked in the top 10 of Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" list. -
Bloom, listen, lead: 5 cardiology leaders on sage advice
Bloom where you're planted, build as much real estate between listening and speaking, lead from the front — here is the best leadership advice five cardiology leaders have ever received: -
Cardiology groups want new, independent medical board
Three cardiology groups are submitting a proposal to create a new medical board for cardiovascular medicine that would be independent of the American Board of Internal Medicine. -
10 states with highest, lowest heart attack death rates
Wyoming has the lowest average death rate for heart attack patients, while Mississippi has the highest, according to CMS data. -
'We're on the cusp': 1 cardiology leader on heart advancements
Jonathan Weinsaft, MD, has done a lot in his 20-year career and in leadership, but, he told Becker's, at his heart and soul he is a clinical cardiologist. -
Cardiology workforce, pay: 20 stats to know
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there are about 16,870 cardiologists employed in the U.S. -
Cardiologist who popularized Mediterranean diet dies
David Becker, MD, a longtime cardiologist with Philadelphia-based Chestnut Hill Hospital known for popularizing the Mediterranean diet, has died at age 66, the Chestnut Hill Local reported Sept. 14.
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