Cardiology

Here are five recent cardiology-related studies published by Becker's since June 21, starting with the most recent:

A new, physician-created, low-tech care strategy cut cardiac arrests in pediatric intensive care units by 30 percent, according to a study published July 5 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles (Mich.) Hospital opened its new cardiology, orthopedic and bariatric units July 28, local radio station WSJM reported. 

The prevalence of four cardiovascular risk factors are projected to spike in Americans by 2060, a study published Aug. 1 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found. 

Five cardiologists who have stepped into new roles or retired since July 15: 

Here are the top 10 cardiology stories Becker's covered in July: 

St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital recently became the first in the world to remove a heart tumor without open heart surgery, KNSI Radio reported July 29.

St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital recently became the first in the world to remove a heart tumor without open heart surgery, KNSI Radio reported July 29.

The American College of Cardiology has selected B. Hadley Wilson, MD, as its next president.

Below are four first achievements in the cardiology field that Becker's has covered since May 19: