Cardiology

Sociocultural pressures of masculinity may influence whether men seek out cardiac care, according to a study published Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open. 

California and Florida have the most top-ranked hospitals for pacemaker or defibrillator placement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards.

The BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart is included on the "The Best Inventions of 2024" list published Oct. 30 in Time. 

CMS has proposed coverage of implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensors for the management of heart failure. 

Traditionally, patients with a failing heart valve were advised to return in six to 12 months, as physicians generally took a "wait and see" approach, but a new study suggests patients may benefit more if their valves are replaced immediately…

Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct. 22. Of those recipients, 50 hospitals were recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes in vascular surgery.

A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against Indianapolis based-Indiana University Health. The lawsuit was filed by vascular surgeon Ricardo Vasquez, MD, who alleged the health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior.

A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed against Indianapolis based-Indiana University Health. The lawsuit was filed by vascular surgeon Ricardo Vasquez, MD, who alleged the health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior.

The U.S. economy could grow by $28 billion annually by 2040 if women's heart health was addressed equally to that of men. 

Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health and the Yale School of Medicine have appointed Marc Pelletier, MD, division chief of cardiac surgery for the department of surgery and section chief of cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital as well as…