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Emergency transfers for heart issues have dropped since pandemic, Cleveland Clinic says
Emergency transfers to the Cleveland Clinic for patients having critical cardiovascular events have dropped 39 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows. -
Vascular surgery society releases guideline on visceral aneurysms
The Society for Vascular Surgery released a guideline around the appropriate care and treatment of visceral aneurysms. -
Former Exact Sciences founder, chair joins Lucid Diagnostics as a strategic adviser
PAVmed added Exact Sciences founder and former chair Stanley Lapidus as a strategic adviser for its Lucid Diagnostics subsidiary. -
10 best pediatric cardiology hospitals
U.S. News & World Report released its Best Children's Hospitals rankings, including a total of 88 hospitals from across the U.S. -
New York cardiology practice relocates — 3 insights
Geneva (N.Y.) General Cardiology Associates relocated into a surgical suite shared by Geneva General Surgical Associates in the same medical office building, the Finger Lakes Times reports. -
The benefits of shifting cardiovascular procedures to outpatient settings
Cardiovascular procedures are increasingly moving from hospitals to outpatient settings, and are being performed in ambulatory surgery centers. That change can save the patient, provider and payer money by allowing the patient to avoid an overnight hospital stay. -
Cardiology utilization fell over 60% due to COVID-19
Fair Health examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected healthcare utilization and revenue across the industry in general and seven specialties. -
Dr. Vera Bittner named editor-in-chief of cardiology group's assessment program
University of Alabama at Birmingham cardiology professor Vera Bittner, MD, was named the editor-in-chief of the American College of Cardiology's self-assessment program. -
Cardiology practice, medical group partner on clinic — 5 things to know
A new clinic in Mattoon, Ill., is home to providers from Prairie Cardiovascular, Effingham Daily News reports. -
The coming beat — Why cardiology is the next specialty to attract PE investment
The heartbeat of the cardiovascular physician practice market is increasing as more procedure volume shifts to independent practices with ASCs, and as patient volumes and revenues grow, so does investor interest. -
Cardiology societies unite around racism-denouncing message
The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology wrote a letter to denounce racism in the U.S. -
6 best US hospitals for cardiology
Newsweek released its "The World's Best Hospitals 2020" list, which offers insights into the best hospitals for several medical specialties. -
50% of heart attack patients delayed care due-to COVID-19, study suggests
Fifty percent of heart attack patients stopped going to hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic due to fears of contracting the virus, a worldwide survey by the European Society of Cardiology showed. -
SOC Telemed, Louisiana health system partner to launch telemedicine specialty services including cardiology
SOC Telemed and DeRidder, La.-based Beauregard Health System partnered to deliver specialty telemedicine services in the hospital, Inside Nova reports. -
Medtronic recalls parts of cardiology device — 6 insights
Medtronic recalled its HeartWare ventricular assist device system because of defects that have been tied to four patient deaths, tctmd reports. -
Patients delaying emergency care during COVID-19
Patients have delayed seeking emergency care because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. -
Arizona ASC project to feature dual cath labs — 3 insights
Construction is underway on a 10,000-square-foot ASC in Avondale, Ariz., according to Cotton Architecture, a firm involved in the project. -
Cardiologists explain how COVID-19 changed their practice forever
COVID-19 shifted how cardiologists practice and will permanently change the specialty going forward, according to an article in TCTMD. -
Medtronic appoints executive to lead cardiology efforts
Jeffrey Popma, MD, will join Medtronic as vice president and CMO for its coronary, renal denervation and structural heart businesses effective June 22. -
Cardiology society supports migration of select cardiology procedures to ASCs
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions issued a statement in support of CMS' decision to allow select percutaneous coronary interventions to be performed in the ASC setting.
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