Cardiology

Here are six cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who joined new clinics, hospitals and health systems, as reported by Becker's in September:

Cardiovascular Specialists of New England has opened a new practice in Londonderry, N.H. 

Reps. Kim Schrier, MD, and Larry Bucshon, MD, have introduced the Access to Claims Data Act, a bipartisan bill supported by several major medical groups, including the American College of Cardiology. 

The lifestyle of patients is the top challenge that cardiologists face when it comes to treating patients, according to a report from KS&R, a consulting and marketing research firm. 

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Ore., is welcoming two new doctors to its cardiology and emergency departments.

Camp Hill, Pa.-based Capital Area Cardiovascular Associates has relocated its Newport, Pa. office, according to a Sept. 25 report from Penn Live.

Cardiology is one of healthcare's fastest growing specialties. Here are five studies affecting the specialty right now:

Humble, Texas-based Modern Heart and Vascular has added Steven Lorch, MD, to its staff.

Here are five cardiologists in the headlines, as reported by Becker's:

VA St Louis Healthcare System's cardiology team has performed the hospital's first implants of the new Watchman FLX Pro left atrial appendage closure device.