Cardiology

Johnson & Johnson is introducing an AI-enabled cardiac mapping.  The new Cartosound Sonatamodule integrates with the company’s CARTO System to convert intracardiac echocardiography images into detailed maps and automatically label cardiac structures. The tool is designed to help physicians build…

The push to move cardiac procedures out of hospitals and into ASCs has generated excitement across the industry, but many leaders say the reality is far more demanding than the conversation suggests. Amanda Ryan, DO, interventional cardiologist and CEO of…

MDVIP, a personalized primary care company, has named cardiologist Jeffrey Lin, MD, chief medical officer.  Dr. Lin will lead MDVIP’s clinical strategy and care delivery as the company expands its preventive, personalized primary care model nationwide. He will also collaborate…

GLP-1s have solidified their place in healthcare as a tool in weight management and, subsequently, the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The rapidly evolving class of drugs is having a significant impact on cardiovascular service lines, outpatient facilities and other stakeholders…

Medtech company Medtronic has completed its $585 million acquisition of CathWorks, an interventional cardiology medical device company.  The deal follows a 2022 strategic partnership between the companies, which included a co-promotion agreement for CathWorks’ FFRangio system in the U.S., Europe…

Harvey Snyder, MD, a pioneering cardiologist, has died at age 75, according to an obituary published in The Philadelphia Inquirer April 21.  Dr. Snyder died on April 8, according to the obituary. He served most recently as a longtime trustee…

Whether a surgeon’s sex aligns with that of their patient was ruled out as a driver of gender disparities in cardiac surgery outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association April 9.  The…

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy has launched a pilot program to expand access to cardiovascular care for rural patients through a collaboration with Marshall, Ark.-based Boston Mountain Rural Health Center.  The initiative connects patients in Northwest Arkansas with Mercy cardiologists via virtual…

Rome, Ga.-based AdventHealth Redmond has opened a new Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute, centralizing cardiac services in one location, according to an April 17 report by Coosa Valley News. The 40,000-square-foot facility opened to patients April 20 and offers diagnostic…

Anthony Hilliard, MD, was appointed president of Loma Linda (Calif.) University Health, effective July 1. Dr. Hilliard will succeed Richard Hart, MD, DrPH. He will also continue to serve as CEO of the system’s hospitals, a role he has held…