Cardiovascular

A new study raises the alarm that young adults are developing metabolic syndrome at a faster rate than other Americans. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase the risk of developing serious diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. The study, which analyzed trends in the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in […]

Seven cardiology leaders shared small changes that have made a big difference in their programs’ clinical, financial or operational outcomes. Respondents shared their insights with Becker’s via email June 17-23. Read the full article: Cardiology Game Changers: 7 Health Leaders Weigh In // Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/cardiology-game-changers-7-health-leaders-weigh-in.html

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. During a May 26 webinar sponsored by Cardinal Health, and hosted by Becker’s Hospital Review, industry experts

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. The ins and outs of the cardiovascular specialty were examined in a webinar, hosted by law firm McGuireWoods. Demographic trends project increased demand for

COVID-19 put an abrupt stop to face-to-face clinical consults, structural interventions, elective procedures, cardiac rehab, and clinical trials. But as regions around the world take tentative steps to return to a new normal, many cardiologists are contemplating the short- and long-term impact of the pandemic. TCTMD spoke with 10 physicians across the cardiology spectrum to