St. Cloud (Minn.) Hospital recently became the first in the world to remove a heart tumor without open heart surgery, KNSI Radio reported July 29.
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The American College of Cardiology has selected B. Hadley Wilson, MD, as its next president.
Below are four first achievements in the cardiology field that Becker's has covered since May 19:
A new program at the Stony Brook (N.Y.) Heart Institute is designed to care for patients with cardiogenic shock, the leading cause of death after a severe heart attack.
A new program at the Stony Brook (N.Y.) Heart Institute is designed to care for patients with cardiogenic shock, the leading cause of death after a severe heart attack.
Iowa's first implant of a new leadless and retrievable pacemaker was performed at Des Moines-based MercyOne Iowa Heart Center.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is revolutionizing the entire spectrum of healthcare, from clinical specialties to administrative functions — but is still viewed with caution by cardiology departments.
The world's first heart transplant involving a donor and recipient who are both HIV-positive was performed at New York City-based Montefiore Health System's Bronx location.
U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best hospitals for cardiology and heart surgery July 26, with the Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center retaining their top-three status.
Allan Lansing, MD, PhD, a pioneer in heart surgery and founder of Louisville, Ky.-based Bellarmine University's school of nursing, died on July 17 at 92, the Courier Journal reported July 20.