Becker's Cardiology

Essentia Health-Fargo (N.D.) has added a second electrophysiology procedural suite, allowing two electrophysiologists to perform procedures at the same time. The $2 million project converted a general operating room into the new suite, according to a Sept. 24 news release.…

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission voted 7-1 on Sept. 23 to deny a certificate of need application for a cardiovascular ASC in Cookeville, Tenn., a commission spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. The proposed TN Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Center would have been…

Only three dedicated heart hospitals have a catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate of zero, based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. The Healthcare Associated Infections-Hospital database uses measures — developed by the CDC and collected through the National Healthcare…

Cardiology leaders see gaps in how the field is adopting AI and how it reaches rural patients.  Becker’s asked four cardiovascular leaders the same question: What’s a trend in cardiology that isn’t getting enough attention? Editor’s note: Responses have been…

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network established an endowed chair for aortic disease after receiving a $2.5 million gift from a former patient.  The Roe Green Endowed Chair for Aortic Disease is named for Florida-based arts and theater philanthropist Roe Green, according…

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles named John Cleveland, MD, division chief of cardiothoracic surgery and co-director of the Heart Institute.  In this role, Dr. Cleveland will advance patient care, surgical outcomes, research innovation and education. He will co-direct the Heart Institute…

Margate-based HCA Florida Northwest Hospital added renal denervation procedures to its cardiovascular services. Renal denervation helps lower blood pressure by targeting overactive nerves around the renal arteries, according to a system news release posted on South Florida Hospital News. The…

The American Heart Association awarded grants to five systems to launch translational research projects designed to improve women’s heart health. The $100,000 Redefining Women’s Health: From Heart to Head to Hormones translational research grant awards, given by the American Heart…

Cardiology leaders are split on where the hype outpaces the clinical reality.  Becker’s asked four cardiovascular leaders the same question: What’s a trend in cardiology today that you think is overhyped? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length…

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed two heart center professors as new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The two experts are  Mr. Kennedy made eight new member appointments Sept. 17 through the Agency for Healthcare Research…