Neptune, N.J.-based Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Miami-based Mercy Hospital are among several hospitals that have recently launched new heart centers or clinics since Feb. 12.
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Genetic testing may help clinicians select the most appropriate blood thinner medication for patients, according to a study published March 17 in ACC: Cardiovascular Intervention.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued draft recommendations March 16 to lower the starting age for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening from age 40 to 35.
Cody (Wyo.) Regional Health opened a cardiovascular screening clinic, called Heart Check, March 15.
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Saint Francis Medical Medical Center, part of OSF HealthCare, has restored its heart transplant program after being suspended due to low patient volume in 2007, the health system announced March 15.
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Some of the recommendations meant to prevent cognitive decline are the same as those meant to keep the heart healthy, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association highlighted in a joint statement published March 15 in Stroke.
The American Heart Association and the Children's Heart Foundation granted $917,426 to eight researchers leading studies focused on improving the understanding and treatment of congenital heart defects.
Opioid-related cardiac arrests are clinically different from other types of cardiac arrest and increased education is needed for people to recognize the signs of an overdose, the American Heart Association said in a statement published March 8 in Circulation.
Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System has opened an aortic center at Morristown Medical Center, the health system said March 10.
Below are four cardiologists who recently joined new practices or stepped into new roles.