Cardiology

Heart disease and stroke remained the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2022, outpacing the number of combined deaths from cancer and accidental deaths, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report, published…

In partnership with Abbott, the American Heart Association has launched a $3 million initiative to address knowledge gaps found within heart failure treatment education that may be contributing to cardiovascular care disparities.

Cedars-Sinai experts are advocating for patients to have access to GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide as a key component to caring for and preventing cardiovascular disease. 

The drivers behind burnout in cardiovascular nursing require country- and systemwide interventions unique to the speciality, according to a statement published Dec. 18 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. 

Florida and Illinois have the most top-ranked hospitals for stent placement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.

Florida and Illinois have the most top-ranked hospitals for stent placement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.

Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System has tapped Gerald Sardella, MD, to lead the cardiac surgery program at the system's new heart and vascular center. 

Cincinnati Children's and Akron (Ohio) Children's have launched a cardiovascular care partnership. 

Here are 30 recent cardiology moves from U.S. hospitals and health systems: Note: This list is updated periodically and is not exhaustive.

The University of California's five medical centers have collected and pooled cardiac surgery data for more than a decade, allowing the system to streamline care and improve financial margins. Subsequent data analysis has resulted in 132 bed days saved and…