Cardiology

Odessa, Texas-based Medical Center Hospital has earned reaccreditation for its cardiac catheterization lab with percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to a July 24 Odessa American report.  The hospital first received the accreditation in 2022 and…

Cardiology care in the U.S. is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by regulatory shifts, evolving reimbursement models and mounting pressures on both private practice and hospital-employed physicians.  From the rise of outpatient procedures to the resurgence of private cardiology…

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 following a cardiac arrest, according to a July 24 report from ESPN. Clearwater, Fla., police responded to a cardiac arrest call and Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was pronounced…

Private equity-driven merger and acquisition activity in cardiology has been highest in the South, according to a corporate finance report released in October 2024 by KPMG. Here’s a breakdown of PE-driven cardiology acquisitions by region since 2019: 1. South: 45 …

Cardiologists working in employed settings can see a 74% increase in average salary from early to late career, according to Medscape’s salary explorer.  Nationwide, cardiologists with 1 to 7 years of experience earn an average of $310,000 annually. Salaries rise…

Here 10 notable cardiology firsts since March 17, as reported by Becker’s: 1. A team at Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health successfully developed and performed the world’s first on-table heart reanimation for a 3-month-old patient earlier this year. 2. Cleveland-based University…

Male cardiologists earn significantly more than their female peers, whether employed or independent, across all experience levels, according to Medscape’s online salary tool. The gender gap appears to begin right from the start of careers. Among employed cardiologists nationwide with…

Private equity-driven merger and acquisition activity in cardiology peaked in 2023, followed by a decline in 2024, according to a corporate finance report released in October 2024 by KPMG. Continued demand for cardiovascular services alongside advancements in healthcare technology has…

Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, Calif., has successfully performed its first procedure using the Medtronic Harmony transcatheter pulmonary valve.  Led by interventional cardiologist Teresa Evans, MD, PhD, the minimally invasive procedure allows for pulmonary valve replacement via catheter, avoiding the…

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., has launched its cardiovascular institute to expand integrated heart, vascular and lung care across Sussex County, according to a July 22 press release.  The institute brings together more than 30 heart and vascular specialists who…