The American Heart Association held its annual Scientific Sessions Nov. 16-18 in Chicago, where healthcare organizations and industry leaders presented the latest research on cardiovascular health.
Cardiology
Coronary artery calcium scores can accurately assess cardiovascular risk for both men and women, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's annual Scientific Sessions Nov. 18.
Between 2008 and 2019, the share of cardiologists practicing in a hospital, as opposed to an independent practice, increased from 26% to 63%, according to a study published Nov. 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The GLP-1 tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, was found to reduce the risk of heart failure by 46% among individuals with obesity, according to a study published Nov. 16 in The New England Journal of Medicine and…
The GLP-1 tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Eli Lilly's Mounjaro, was found to reduce the risk of heart failure by 46% among individuals with obesity, according to a study published Nov. 16 in The New England Journal of Medicine and…
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Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham has appointed Patrick Ellinor, MD, PhD, as the inaugural executive director of the system's Heart and Vascular Institute.
Surgeons at Cincinnati-based The Christ Hospital performed a successful human implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart, marking the fourth hospital in the U.S. to complete the procedure as part of the FDA's early feasibility study.
The FDA has warned providers of safety concerns and supply issues for Getinge/Maquet's VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems.
The FDA has warned providers of safety concerns and supply issues for Getinge/Maquet's VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems.
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System continues to receive donations for the system's $265 million heart institute, expected to open in 2027.