Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic's Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally invasive approach.
Cardiology
Cleveland-based University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the world to implant Medtronic's Penditure left atrial appendage exclusion system through a minimally invasive approach.
A recent study found patients who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement have higher risk of stroke for up to two years after the procedure.
Reno, Nev.-based Saint Mary's Health Network reached a temporary agreement with Reno-based Renown Health for access to cardiology specialists working with Renown, Reno Gazette Journal reported Jan. 4.
A recent Becker's poll found treatment options were the greatest hidden opportunity to grow in cardiology.
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HCA Florida Largo Hospital cardiologists were the first in the state to successfully remove a tumor from inside a patient's heart without open heart surgery.
Morgantown, W.Va.-based Mon Health performed the first renal denervation, a procedure that drops high blood pressure, in the state.
Dallas-based UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found a two-step screening protocol combining clinical risk assessment with biomarker testing that can identify which patients with Type 2 diabetes need medication to prevent heart failure.
Nearly a year after a newborn received the world's first partial heart transplant, the transplanted valves and arteries are functioning well and growing along with the child's heart — a key measure of success in the procedure paving the way…
The Women's Choice Award released its annual list of best hospitals for heart care Dec. 18, recognizing more than 500 facilities nationwide.