Cardiology

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.

Here are six cardiologist firsts Becker's has covered since Sept. 8:

Here are six cardiologist firsts Becker's has covered since Sept. 8:

Decatur, Ga.-based Emory Heart and Vascular Center completed its 500th left ventricular assist device implantation.

Christ Hospital Health Network launched its new heart transplant program at Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute in Cincinnati on Oct. 6.

Harvard researchers found particle radioactivity may be a cause of pollution-associated heart attacks and strokes, the American Heart Association reported Oct. 5.

The American Heart Association's Social Impact Funds reached $32 million in donations to address health disparities.

Bernard Lown, MD, inventor of the direct-current defibrillator, will likely be featured on the U.S. dollar coin in 2024, the Sun Journal reported Oct. 4.

Historically, cardiologists have conducted most cases in a hospital setting.

University of Chicago Medicine's heart transplant program was rated one of the best in the country for low heart transplant waits and high survival rates, according to an analysis of Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients data.