Cardiology

A former cardiology director has been charged by the Iowa Board of Medicine with professional incompetency and engaging in harmful and misleading medical practices, the Sioux City Journal reported April 29.

Here are the 10 most-read cardiology stories published by Becker's in April:

Los Angeles-based UCLA Health and Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, Calif., are collaborating to provide access to pediatric congenital cardiac care to more children across the southern part of the state.

Seattle-based University of Washington researchers discovered why cell transplants used to repair damage after a heart attack cause arrhythmias and found a possible alternative, The Washington Post reported April 28.

Seattle-based University of Washington researchers discovered why cell transplants used to repair damage after a heart attack cause arrhythmias and found a possible alternative, The Washington Post reported April 28.

Here are 13 heart centers earning recognition, designations and ratings:

The American Heart Association reviewed and scored 10 of the most popular diets for heart-healthy elements.

Miami Transplant Institute at Jackson Memorial Hospital has undergone three investigations by three agencies after it closed its heart transplant program in mid-March, the Miami Herald reported April 23.

Here are four recent heart transplant updates and firsts:

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital recently performed the organization's first heart transplant without the use of outside blood products, the Boston hospital said April 20.