Abbott's Amplatzer Amulet Left Atrial Appendage Occluder was approved nearly two years ago. Here are five things to know about the minimally invasive device:
Cardiology
It's no secret that people living in rural communities across the United States — 20 percent of the country's population — face healthcare challenges that contribute to heart disease.
It's no secret that people living in rural communities across the United States — 20 percent of the country's population — face healthcare challenges that contribute to heart disease.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against a Scranton, Pa.-based cardiology group that took two months to reveal a data breach that affected more than 181,000 patients, The Times-Tribune reported June 26.
Here are five health systems that recently earned grants for heart research:
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Milwaukee, Wisc.-based Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers and Morgantown-based West Virginia University School of Medicine researchers have discovered in-hospital cardiac arrests peak in winter.
Cincinnati-based Christ Hospital Health Network and Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health are partnering to provide more access to specialized cardiovascular care.
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System has raised $154 million toward its $200 million heart and stroke center, Naples News reported June 22.
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System has raised $154 million toward its $200 million heart and stroke center, Naples News reported June 22.
U.S. News & World Report named its top children's hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery.