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Minnesota reports the lowest heart disease deaths among middle aged adults at 71.5 deaths per 100,000, according to a report released Feb. 7 by personal finance site ValuePenguin.

Cleveland Clinic researchers found metformin, a common diabetes medication, could treat atrial fibrillation.

Here are five hospitals and health systems currently hiring cardiology leaders:

Here are five recent cardiology grants Becker's has covered since Aug. 25:

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Forest School of Medicine received a $30 million, five-year federal grant to study cardiac rehabilitation for patients with heart failure, the Winston-Salem Journal reported Oct. 10.

Here are four cardiologists who have stepped into new roles since Oct. 6:

Tulsa-based Oklahoma Heart Institute cardiologists were the first in the world to use a new heart valve implant, News on 6 reported Oct. 7.

Here are six cardiologist firsts Becker's has covered since Sept. 8:

Here are six cardiologist firsts Becker's has covered since Sept. 8:

Decatur, Ga.-based Emory Heart and Vascular Center completed its 500th left ventricular assist device implantation.