Cardiology

The FDA approved Abbott's Aveir single-chamber leadless pacemaker for the treatment of slow heart rhythms.

Cleveland Clinic Weston (Fla.) Hospital added Jason Wheeler, MD, to its department of vascular medicine, the hospital said April 6. 

Here are three recent studies on diabetes Becker's has covered since March 22: 

News about soaring teen prediabetes rates was Becker's most read cardiology story in March.

Only 18 percent of patients with infected heart devices underwent surgeries to have them removed, despite removal being recommended by all medical society guidelines, according to a new study from Durham, N.C.-based Duke University. 

Edward Fry, MD, began his one-year term as president of the American College of Cardiology April 4. 

Researchers continue to develop artificial intelligence to improve cardiovascular care. 

Researchers continue to develop artificial intelligence to improve cardiovascular care. 

A new joint guideline from three leading cardiology organizations focuses on preventing heart failure in patients showing early signs of "pre-heart failure" and updating treatment strategies for symptomatic heart failure patients.

A new joint guideline from three leading cardiology organizations focuses on preventing heart failure in patients showing early signs of "pre-heart failure" and updating treatment strategies for symptomatic heart failure patients.