A meds-to-beds program implemented at New York City-based Montefiore Health System improved low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in patients undergoing coronary or peripheral artery revascularization, according to a study published Aug. 21 in JACC: Advances. The improved LDL-C levels remained among patients…
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Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham will expand the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation program through a collaboration with the virtual cardiac rehabilitation platform Recora. The BHI-ICR program is one of three Medicare-approved intensive cardiac rehabilitation models…
While clogged arteries are the most common cause of heart attacks, more than half of heart attacks in women under the age of 65 can be attributed to other causes, according to a study published Sept. 15 in JACC. Led…
The Smidt Heart Institute at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai has launched a sports cardiology program to provide specialized cardiovascular care for athletes and exercise enthusiasts. The program will be led by Eli Friedman, MD, and function as part of the department…
The American Heart Association and American Medical Association have recognized 2,307 healthcare organizations for efforts to address high blood pressure within patient populations. The recognition is part of the Target: BP initiative. Jointly launched in 2015, the program aims to…
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From cardiac surgery chiefs and transplant program directors to endowed chairs and COOs, here are 15 recent appointments in the field of cardiology:
From cardiac surgery chiefs and transplant program directors to endowed chairs and COOs, here are 15 recent appointments in the field of cardiology:
Akron (Ohio) Children’s has opened a new dedicated heart unit as part of a planned pediatric intensive care unit restructuring. The PICU, previously located in the main hospital building, is now under the same roof as the hospital’s NICU and…
Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare utilized agentic AI to improve its CMS star measuring rating for blood pressure control from 1-star to 4 stars, according to an abstract presented Sept. 7 at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Scientific Sessions. The study enrolled…
Mortality from hypertensive kidney disease in the U.S. has grown by 48%, according to an abstract presented Sept. 5 at the American Heart Association’s 2025 Hypertension Scientific Sessions. Researchers analyzed CDC data from 1999 to 2023 to assess changes and…