Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute became the first in Illinois to successfully transplant a heart donated after circulatory death.
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Minneapolis-based Allina Health opened the state's first cardiovascular ASC.
Researchers across the country have presented their findings at one of American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Here are five findings this year:
Researchers across the country have presented their findings at one of American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Here are five findings this year:
Intensive care unit evaluations prior to cardiac arrest improved survival rates by 15 percent among Black patients, according to preliminary research that will be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2022 Nov. 5-6.
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Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common and serious heart valve disease problems. More than 1.7 million Americans over age 65 have severe aortic stenosis, and without valve replacement, as few as half survive beyond two years1.
American Heart Association researchers found exposure to domestic violence was associated with at least a 34 percent higher risk for cardiovascular events and 30 percent increased risk of death.
Cardiologist Lauren Gilstrap, MD, passed away Oct. 21 at the age of 38.
Deepak Bhatt, MD, has been appointed director of New York City-based Mount Sinai Heart, effective Dec. 1.
American Heart Association researchers found heart rhythms in the first pig-to-human heart transplant changed from what is expected from a pig heart.