The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there are about 16,870 cardiologists employed in the U.S.
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David Becker, MD, a longtime cardiologist with Philadelphia-based Chestnut Hill Hospital known for popularizing the Mediterranean diet, has died at age 66, the Chestnut Hill Local reported Sept. 14.
From treating heart disease at home with wearable devices to utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced procedures, cardiology leaders say there are a number of possibilities to look forward to in the next 50 years.
Seven U.S. cardiology hospitals ranked in the top 10 of Newsweek's 2024 "World's Best Specialized Hospitals."
Robert Bullington, Sr., MD — the first physician in Arizona to start a cardiology-only practice — died Sept. 8. at the age of 96, according to an obituary published by AZCentral.
Massachusetts has the lowest average death rate for heart failure patients while Wyoming has the highest, according to CMS data.
A Nebraska cardiologist was struck and killed by a vehicle Sept. 10 while cycling, NBC affiliate WOWT reported.
Mitchell Weinberg, MD, was drawn to cardiology because of the elegance of the heart and the field.
Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., has received a $2.5 million gift from former NFL player Greg Olsen, which will help fund its pediatric heart program, according to a Sept. 7 news release.
Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center has the lowest 30-day readmission rate for heart attacks in the country, according to CMS data.