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Innovation Developed by UT Health Sciences Research Program Passes Landmark Trial for Cardiac Amyloidosis
A new diagnostic tool developed at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences may soon make it significantly easier for physicians to detect cardiac amyloidosis, a progressive and frequently underdiagnosed disease caused by abnormal protein deposits in the heart.
Heart health no longer requires a doctor's visit
The biggest cardiac innovation this year isn’t a piece of hardware; it's a shift in where care happens.
AATS helps heart surgeons diagnose and manage heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after heart surgery is a major concern, but prior guidelines were developed without much feedback from actual cardiac surgeons.
Upfront costs of robotic heart surgery are high—but it may be a smart investment
Makoto Hashimoto, MD, PhD, said robotic procedures are associated with a faster recovery time and many other potential benefits.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardiac surgery technologies at the AATS 106th Annual Meeting
A wide variety of technologies, including robotic systems, heart valves, stent grafts, retractors and annuloplasty rings, were on display in Chicago.
SCCT President: Key trends in cardiac CT
As CCTA sees rapid adoption across cardiology, SCCT is working to address the education required to sustain the expansion.
Impella 5.5 shows promise in certain non-shock, high-risk cardiac surgery patients
New data out of the AATS Annual Meeting identified significant potential for a new treatment strategy.
Mending Hearts: Danny Romary Turns Struggle Into Service
Discover the inspiring story of Danny, a cardiac survivor who returned to CaroMont Health as a Mended Hearts® volunteer. This story explores the powerful role of peer-to-peer support in heart surgery recovery, highlighting how hope and human connection lead to better clinical outcomes, shorter recovery times, and reduced anxiety. Learn how the Mended Hearts® national nonprofit partners with CaroMont Health to provide emotional support that goes beyond the stethoscope.
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised as health deteriorates
Mohammadi has lost consciousness twice and suffered a severe cardiac crisis, her foundation has announced.
VCU Health breaks ground on $90M outpatient cardiac center next to Diamond District
VCU Health anticipates it will initially utilize 93,000 square feet of the two-story center. The remaining square footage is planned to be shell space that would be fill based on its future needs.
FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic
The Mosaic Neo mitral bioprosthesis can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery or robotic access.
Delaware nurse practitioner raises awareness and funds to end women’s No. 1 health threat
NEWARK, Del., April 20, 2026— While the large majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death in women.[1] In recognition of her energy and passion to fight back against women’s...
Nabil Bentaleb unlikely to stay at Lille
Nabil Bentaleb (31) is unlikely to remain at Lille OSC this summer, according to a report from L’Équipe.Bentaleb’s return last season, following a cardiac arrest over the previous summer, was on...
New gene therapy may help protect the hearts of patients with Friedreich's ataxia
A majority of deaths from Friedreich's ataxia are associated with heart complications. A new treatment years in the making could provide some much-needed relief.
Fan dies after cardiac arrest at German Bundesliga soccer game
A long-time Eintracht Frankfurt supporter died in hospital, aged 87, hours after suffering a cardiac arrest in the stadium during a German Bundesliga game, the club said Tuesday. The stadium fell silent as paramedics worked to revive the man, who hasn't been named, during the second half of Frankfurt's 2-2 draw with Cologne on Sunday. In October, another fan died after falling ill while entering the stadium at a German Cup game between Leipzig and Energie Cottbus.
Migration can influence cardiovascular risk profiles, study shows
A new study shows that migration from Mexico to the United States can influence cardiovascular risk profiles. The study's findings are important for clinicians who serve immigrant populations and who ...
LA Chargers help high school athletes learn lifesaving CPR
More than 250 high school student-athletes from across the Los Angeles Unified School District spent a day learning about heart health alongside Los Angeles Chargers players.Students learned hands-only CPR, met Chargers players Elijah Molden and RJ Mickens in UCLA Health Sports Performance Training, Powered by Exos, and enjoyed lunch on the patio at Huddle for Heart Health, held March 19 at The Bolt, the Chargers’ official practice facility in El Segundo. RJ Mickens, left, and Elijah Molden joined more than 250 LAUSD high school students at the Huddle for Heart Health event. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) Along with learning CPR techniques, students practiced performance training on the LA Chargers practice field in El Segundo. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) LA Chargers defensive back RJ Mickens visits with high school students at the Huddle for Heart Health event. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) The event was presented by UCLA Health, the American Heart Association, the Los Angeles Chargers and LAUSD.Hands-only CPR is a lifesaving skill, said David Sato, MD, board president of the American Heart Association Los Angeles.“We save more lives when we work together,” said Dr. Sato. “This collaboration with UCLA Health and the Los Angeles Chargers to teach students how to perform hands-only CPR helps ensure more families in Los Angeles have someone ready to act in a cardiac emergency when seconds count.”Hands-only CPR is a lifesaving procedure for cardiac emergencies that doesn’t involve rescue breaths. It involves pressing hard and fast in the center of the chest of a teen or adult who has collapsed. Pressing can be done to the beat of the Bee Gee’s hit “Stayin' Alive, which, at 100 beats per minute, is the minimum rate at which to push during hands-only CPR, according to the American Heart Association. LA Chargers defensive back Elijah Molden, standing, helps high school students learn CPR skills. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) Most cardiac arrests that don’t happen in the hospital happen at home, and hands-only CPR is as effective as CPR with breaths in the first minutes following a cardiac emergency.
Digital heart twins can guide a lifesaving procedure
The "digital twins" helped doctors spot good targets for heart ablation in 10 patients. Months later, all of them are free of sustained faulty rhythms.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Expertise Now Offered at UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health Heart Center now offers comprehensive cardiology services at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. The services are provided by cardiologists Subodh R. Devabhaktuni, M.D., Risheek Kaul, M.D., and Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology services…
The tragedy of Adam Ankers – and why his family want football to learn from his death
Nobody knew Adam Ankers had a genetic heart condition. Two years after his death, it has to be hoped that his legacy is to make sport safer
Photos: Pro Football Cares Sports Emergency Response Training at Raiders HQ
A Pro Football Cares Sports Emergency Response Training was held at Raiders HQ where athletic trainers and coaches were able to participate in a series of simulations on football equipment removal, cardiac arrest and exertional heat stroke.
Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert stable after second medical emergency in six months
Daniel Robert suffered a cardiac event Sunday — the second in six months — but was stable after his defibrillator activated
Young men and heart health
The study revealed that men start developing cardiovascular disease years earlier than women, with cardiac risk differences beginning as early as their mid-30s.
Earlier Cholesterol Testing Can Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes, New Guideline Says
Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.
A roadside emergency leads to a happy ending — and a new friendship
A Temple Health nurse and a pair of Pennsylvania Turnpike workers saved the life of a driver who was in cardiac arrest late last year. They have since bonded.
Trotter's Trends: Cardiac Kemba, reincarnated; limping into Selection Sunday and the rim-defense script
Here are some notable trends to know ahead of Selection Sunday.
UT Health East Texas Upgrades Life-Saving Capabilities with New LIFEPAK 35 Monitors and LUCAS CPR Devices
Tyler, Texas (February 27, 2026) — UT Health East Texas EMS is proud to announce the addition of new LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillators and LUCAS Chest Compression System devices to its frontline ambulances, further strengthening the department’s commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality care to the community. The LIFEPAK 35 represents the latest generation of cardiac […]
#LockerStrong | Craig Laughlin's Heart Health Journey
In honor of Heart Health Month, Craig Laughlin sat down with his MedStar Health cardiac surgeon to talk about his heart health journey and the importance of knowing your heart risk.
LCMC Health’s Heart Valve Program is advancing a new era of cardiac innovation for the region
Open-heart surgery has long been the primary approach for heart valve replacement. Today, however, breakthrough catheter-based technologies offer patients minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. LCMC Health’s Heart Valve Program
What Is ECMO Life Support?
Kettering Health now has ECMO, an iron heart acting as life support for patients in extreme cardiac distress.
Madison woman suffers cardiac arrest at 23, saved by co-worker
MADISON (WKOW) — Faith Byrum is a walking miracle.
Utica Event Promotes Hands-Only CPR for Cardiac Emergencies
Fans at Adirondack Bank Center learned about the importance of hands-only CPR during the Utica City Football Club game against the Saint Louis Ambush.
Building Your Heart Health: Questions and Answers About Cardiac Rehab
If you’ve had a heart attack or other serious heart event, there’s something that could cut your cardiovascular risk by nearly half, says Raquel Nodarse-Lara, RN, at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute.
Charlotte man's survival highlights CPR's lifesaving power, spurs focus on cardiac health in Mecklenburg County
CCTA becoming an essential tool for interventional cardiologists
Ziad Ali, MD, explains how coronary computed tomography angiography is creating a major shift in cardiac care.
New heart catheter for cell therapy delivery 1 step closer to FDA approval
The BioCardia delivery catheter was designed to be used by interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists or cardiac surgeons. It includes a tiny needle that directly engages with the patient’s cardiac tissue.
Essentia Health, Southern Valley Fire and Rescue celebrate partnership to improve advanced emergency medical care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
Video Damar Hamlin discusses importance of heart health
The NFL player, who suffered cardiac arrest during a 2023 game, is joined by CEO of the American Heart Association, Nancy Brown.
Top Doctor Calls BS on Trump’s Health Claims: ‘Makes No Sense’
A top cardiac expert questioned the health regimen of the frequently bruised and cankle-stricken president.
Pioneer heart surgeon Vinay Badhwar elected STS president
Badhwar is a longtime STS member and world leader in robotic technologies. In fact, he and his team recently launched a 40-part educational video series to help educate other clinicians about robotic-assisted cardiac surgery.
Video Focusing on women's heart health
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares an incredible story of survival for one mom who went into sudden cardiac arrest.
Hurricanes Achieve Historic Comeback in Thrilling Win
On a night where the Carolina Hurricanes honored their history; they made history. They don’t call them the ‘Cardiac Canes’ […]
Joint Commission partners with STS, ACC on new cardiac care certification
The new certification is intended to focus on the importance of high-quality care and real-world patient outcomes. It will be based on the same data care teams already submit if they participate in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, ACC CathPCI Registry or STS/ACC TVT Registry.
ASNC says PET is now the preferred nuclear imaging test for CAD
Which imaging modality is better for evaluating heart patients, PET or SPECT? After years of discussions and debates, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology is now ready to point to PET as the No. 1 choice. “There are no clinical scenarios or patient subgroups where cardiac PET with myocardial blood flow should be excluded," the group wrote.
Heavy cannabis use may not impact heart surgery outcomes
Cannabis use has been linked to multiple cardiovascular risks, but less is known about how it may impact patients who undergo major cardiac surgery.
Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warn
Snow shoveling creates hidden heart strain similar to cardiac stress tests. Learn safer techniques and warning signs to protect your cardiovascular health.
ASNC reports shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers
The two vendors involved say supplies of PYP and HDP could be disrupted for months.
CCTA continues to transform cardiac imaging, interventional cardiology
Mirvat Alasnag, MD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about CCTA's growing influence in cardiology.
Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.
Trump rejects doctors’ advice to take less aspirin: ‘I want nice, thin blood’
President Trump said in new interview regarding his health that he has rejected his doctors’ advice to take less aspirin for cardiac prevention because he has been taking it for more than two decad…
Madison musicians share heart health message after surviving cardiac events at same venue
The Brief
Protecting the ‘Holiday heart:’ What to know about heart health during the holiday season, new smart watch technologies
Dr. Nassir Marrouche is director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at Tulane University with a subspecialty in electrophysiology. He treats atrial fibrillation, heart arrhythmia, irregular heartbeats, sudden cardiac death
'Big Brother' alum Mickey Lee in 'critical condition' after suffering multiple cardiac arrests
Micky Lee, an alum of 'Big Brother' season 27, is in 'critical condition' after suffering a 'series of cardiac arrests'. Her family is currently fundraising to help cover sudden medical expenses.
Societies must adapt to the rise of multimodality cardiac imaging
ASE President David Wiener detailed some of the many ways imaging societies need to adapt now that so many imagers are specializing in multiple modalities. It may be time to change how annual conferences are scheduled, for example, so that the costs of travel are easier to manage.
Chicago health information leader recognized for raising CPR readiness and blood pressure awareness
DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — In the United States, more than 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital every year, and 90% of them are fatal.[1] In an effort to save more lives, Laura Merrick, winner of the American Heart Association’s 2025...
UK Sports Cardiology helps marathoner back to chasing 50-state goal
After a midrace cardiac arrest, Brian Rice was advised not to run again. But with help from UK HealthCare’s Sports Cardiology Program, Rice is back chasing his dream of running a marathon in every state.