Cardiology

  Columbia University Irving Medical Center named a new leader in pediatric cardiology, according to an Oct. 26 press release.

  Frisco, Texas-based Livmor received FDA clearance for the world's first prescribable wearable heart monitor, according to an Oct. 15 press release.

Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center celebrated completing its 550th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Insider NJ reported Oct. 21.

The American College of Cardiology awarded 140 hospitals its 2020 Performance Achievement Award after they participated in its Chest Pain-Myocardial Infarction Registry program.

Healthgrades released its Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards and Best Hospitals for Specialty Care report Oct. 20, recognizing several facilities for top-line care.

  The American Heart Association published a report Oct. 20 examining diversity in cardiology, specifically on Black cardiologists.

ASCs are increasingly implementing cardiovascular procedures. Technological and clinical advancements, regulatory changes and potential cost savings are driving this migration. However, ASCs looking to implement these procedures must ensure they are prepared and consider the several financial and operational factors…

Six cardiology-focused ASCs and outpatient facilities opened or announced since mid-August:

Waco-based Heart of Texas Surgery Center recently performed two heart procedures in an ASC, according to administrator Debbie Smith.

African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans make up only 8 percent of practicing cardiologists, according to research from Boston University.