Category Archives: Interventional Cardiology

Two cardiac catheterization laboratories have opened at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The cardiac catheterization laboratories as well as preparatory and post-procedure rooms and storage areas take up approximately 15,000 square feet of space on the hospitals second floor Continue reading →

April 27, 2023 Interventional cardiologists at Henry Ford Health are the first in Michigan to treat a patient using theImpella RP Flexwith SmartAssist, one of the worlds smallest heart pumps. The innovative pump, which provides temporary right heart mechanical circulatory support, allows Henry Ford Health physicians provide more comprehensive and advanced care options to patients in Michigan experiencing acute right heart failure. Continue reading →

The Valley Hospital has been awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification from The American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. This award was given based on the evaluation of Valleys ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making, and registry performance. Continue reading →

"Listen, you stupid @#$%&!, we do not use a C-clamp!" Those were the words screamed at me over the phone by one of the most senior cardiologists overseeing my fellowship during my first month of training in general cardiology. His words left me speechless at first, then feelings of humiliation and isolation set in. I had to spend the next 3 years training in his department, powerless to protest his behavior: he was academically accomplished and held in high regard amongst interventional cardiologists around the globe Continue reading →

Cardiomyopathy symptoms might vary based on the type and severity of the condition Cardiomyopathy is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the heart muscles, weakening the heart's ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body. The condition causes the heart muscles to become thick, rigid, or inflamed, leading to various complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac arrest. In addition, weakened heart muscles can cause the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, legs, and other organs, resulting in swelling and discomfort Continue reading →

A silent heart attack, in the absence of known symptoms or occurrence of mild discomfort, often gets passed over in diagnosis. But the scarring of the heart muscle is real, which means a complication shows up sooner rather than later Continue reading →

April 26, 2023 6 min read Source: Healio Interviews. Continue reading →

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) A heart attack survivor got the chance Tuesday to meet the people who saved his life. Continue reading →

Margene Welker wanted to leave huffing and puffing to the big bad wolves, but her 87-year-old body disagreed. Even walking from the bathroom to the kitchen left her lungs heaving. She often needed to sit down and catch her breath after only a few feet Continue reading →

Tooth Pari: When Love Bites, the fictional show depicting a love story between a vampire and a human being, starring Tanya Maniktala and Shantanu Maheshwari in the lead, recently released to rave reviews. In the Netflix show, the protagonist, a shy dentist named Dr Roy played by Maheshwari, suffers from a medical condition of vasovagal syncope, which is characterised by temporary fainting episodes owing to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure at the sight of blood. If you were wondering what this condition is, weve got you covered with help from experts Continue reading →