Cardiology

Assisted reproductive technology, which refers to common fertility treatments, may lead to increased risks of vascular and pregnancy complications, a study published Feb. 22 in the Journal of the American Heart Association found. 

Social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of heart disease by as much as 27 percent among older women, according to findings recently published in JAMA. 

Five hospitals or health systems have recently expanded their heart centers or cardiology programs.

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati has selected Deborah Kiser, RN, to serve as executive director of its heart and vascular institute. 

Heart centers across the nation continue to reach milestones in the use of a variety of procedures. 

Here are seven heart study findings related to COVID-19 infection or vaccination Becker's has covered since Jan. 19: 

Rock Island, Ill.-based Trinity Heart Center recently implanted its 100th Watchman device, ourquadcities.com reported Feb. 17.

Jae Hyung Cho, MD, PhD, has joined Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles. 

Patients with COVID-19 vaccine-associated heart inflammation had less functional impairment and less extensive myocardial abnormalities than people infected with the virus, a study published Feb. 15 in Radiology found.

Here are four partnerships and affiliations centered on cardiac and cardiovascular care announced recently.