Cardiology

Arizona is seeing a boom in cardiology ASC growth with three centers opened or announced so far this year.

The CDC said clinicians should report all cases of heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination, and Colorado's first cardiovascular ASC was opened. 

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions stated its support of state representatives reintroducing the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2021, the organization said May 24.

Medical device manufacturer Atrility Medical has created and begun selling a new device that allows physicians caring for cardiac surgery patients to recognize arrhythmias after surgery.

Healthcare company Modern Vascular opened its first wound care clinic in Southaven, Miss., according to a May 26 news release.

In 2020, 48 percent of self-employed cardiologists saw a reduction in patient volume, according to a compensation report by medical information company Medscape.

Saint Louis Heart and Vascular announced the addition of Concierge Choice Physicians' Hybrid Choice program, according to a May 18 press release.

The 2021 "Medscape Cardiologist Compensation Report" demonstrated that self-employment generally resulted in higher earnings compared to employed cardiologists.

Maulik Majmudar, MD, a cardiologist, left his post as chief medical officer of Amazon in April.

Kansas Heart Hospital, a Wichita-based specialty hospital partially owned by physicians, is accusing its former CFO and COO of diverting funds and pocketing millions before resigning last year, according to a report from KAKE, an ABC affiliate.