South Dakota has the lowest percentage of people who report being recently screened for cholesterol of all states, according to a ranking Kaiser Family Foundation released April 23.
Cardiology
Galion (Ohio) Hospital, a part of Avita Health System, recently became the first critical access hospital in the U.S. to implant a heart failure monitoring device, the organization said April 22.
Some types of cancers, not treatment, may modify the heart's appearance and function, according to a study published April 21 in Journal of the American Heart Association.
Los Angeles-based Keck Medicine of USC has launched a cardiac and vascular institute, bringing all of the academic medical center's cardiovascular care services under one roof.
Athletes are unlikely to develop heart complications associated with a COVID-19 infection, indicating they can safely return to play without cardiac testing, according to research published April 17 in the American Heart Association's Circulation journal.
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Below are five cardiologists who recently joined new practices, stepped into new roles or announced their departures.
The American Heart Association and American College of Physicians are launching a new digital, peer-reviewed journal that will run clinical case reports from a variety of medical specialties.
Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health Medical Center has performed its 300th heart transplant, local NBC affiliate KARK reported April 14.
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare System has appointed Robert Cubeddu, MD, as president of its heart institute.
Watertown (Wis.) Regional Medical Center is now providing 24/7 emergency cardiac care, becoming the second hospital in the region to offer around-the-clock heart care, according to an April 13 announcement.