The University of Texas Medical Branch has established the Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute and launched a new department of cardiovascular medicine. The Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute, located on the UTMB Galveston Campus, will expand access to cardiac services,…
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Elevated blood levels of trimethylamine N-oxide — a compound produced when gut bacteria digest nutrients in red meat and other animal products — are linked to higher risk and faster progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms, a Cleveland Clinic-led study found.…
Women who experience stalking or obtain a restraining order face significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research published Aug. 11 in Circulation. The study analyzed data from more than 66,000 U.S. women between 2001 and 2021 in the…
Becker’s has reported on a total of 17 new cardiology ASCs, physician practices and clinics opening this year. Here’s a breakdown of the four states with the most openings: 1. Pennsylvania: 5 2. Florida: 3 3. California: 2 4. Virginia:…
SGMC Cardiothoracic Surgery has added Guilherme De Oliveira, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. De Oliveira is a cardiothoracic surgeon with a focus on treating coronary artery disease, valve disorders and arrhythmias, according to an Aug. 18 news release from…
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The American College of Cardiology has established the Connect-HCM digital registry to broaden understanding of, improve access to care for, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one of the most common genetic cardiovascular diseases, according to an Aug. 19 news release. Sponsored by Bristol…
Here are seven new cardiology practice openings and expansions since July 1, 2025: 1. UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute in Lexington, Ky., opened a new heart catheterization lab for adults with congenital heart disease and children at Kentucky…
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants. Published Aug. 18 in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the…
Cardiology is rapidly shifting to the outpatient setting, with CMS’ proposed 2026 payment rule adding more than 200 ASC-eligible procedures and paving the way for wider adoption of high-acuity cardiac care in ASCs. Here are five cardiology procedures driving the…
Two people dressed as medical personnel stole checkbooks from Portland-based Pediatric Cardiology Center of Oregon and later cashed forged checks worth thousands of dollars, according to an Aug. 17 KGW8 report. The incident occurred Aug. 12 when the individuals —…