Cardiology

Livingston, N.J.-based Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center cardiologists recently completed their 500th left atrial appendage closure device implant for patients with atrial fibrillation, TapIntoLivingston reported Oct. 12.

Washington, D.C.-based MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute appointed Keki Balsara, MD, as surgical director of heart failure and transplantation.

A review paper found several common heart medications have potential drug-drug interactions with Paxlovid, an antiviral commonly prescribed to patients with mild or moderate COVID-19, according to an Oct. 12 news release.

Minnesota reports the lowest heart disease deaths among middle aged adults at 71.5 deaths per 100,000, according to a report released Feb. 7 by personal finance site ValuePenguin.

Cleveland Clinic researchers found metformin, a common diabetes medication, could treat atrial fibrillation.

Here are five hospitals and health systems currently hiring cardiology leaders:

Here are five recent cardiology grants Becker's has covered since Aug. 25:

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Forest School of Medicine received a $30 million, five-year federal grant to study cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure, the Winston-Salem Journal reported Oct. 10.

Here are four cardiologists who have stepped into new roles since Oct. 6:

Tulsa-based Oklahoma Heart Institute cardiologists were the first in the world to use a new heart valve implant, News on 6 reported Oct. 7.