Category Archives: Cardiology

Cardiology and the Pilot: Fit to Fly? In a video originally posted on TheHeart.org | Medscape Cardiology, Charanjit (Chet) S. Rihal interviews aerospace medicine specialist Clayton T Cowl, MD, on... By: Mayo Clinic … Continue reading →

Karthikeyan Ananth, M.D. - Cardiology, Henry Ford Health System Dr. Ananth is a Cardiologist at Henry Ford Health System. He practices at Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and his main area of e... By: HenryFordTV … Continue reading →

David Lanfear, M.D. - Cardiology, Henry Ford Health System Dr. Lanfear is a Cardiologist at Henry Ford Health System. He practices at Henry Ford Hospital. His area of expertise is Heart Failure, and he specializes in... By: HenryFordTV … Continue reading →

(PRWEB) July 12, 2014 The "North American Interventional Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Devices Market by Angioplasty Balloon (Plain/Old, Cutting), Stent (Bioabsorbable, Drug-Eluting), Catheter (IVUS, OCT), IVC Filter (Retrievable), Endovascular Stent Graft - Forecast to 2018" analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the U.S. and Canada. Browse 108 market data tables and 24 figures spread through 245 pages and in-depth TOC. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/north-american-interventional-cardiology-peripheral-vascular-devices-market-138691746.html Early buyers will receive 10% customization on this report. This report studies the North American interventional cardiology market over the forecast period of 2013 to 2018. The North American peripheral vascular devices market is expected to reach $5,947.5 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 2.9% during 2013 to 2018. For more inquiries at http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Enquiry_Before_Buying.asp?id=138691746. Promise for lesser risk of restenosis is expected to spur market growth. The decreasing incidences coronary angioplasties and the increasing peripheral intervention procedures have impacted the surgical equipment market significantly in North America. The risk of restenosis in angioplasty procedures encourages the adoption of novel technologies to minimize post-surgical complications. Amongst various surgical devices, bioabsorbable stents were found to be a major breakthrough in the market. The bioabsorbable stents market is expected to witness a significant CAGR of 62.2% … Continue reading →

PLATTSBURGH Monthly cardiology services have been added to services atElizabethtown Community Hospital andInter-Lakes Health in Ticonderoga throughCVPH Medical Centers Heart Center. Cardiologist Dr. Seema Lodha sees patients at ECH, while Dr. Brent Hastings, also a cardiologist, provides care at Inter-Lakes. CVPH and Inter-Lakes are also partnering to provide echocardiogram services, a press release from CVPH said. CVPH Medical Center,an affiliate of Fletcher Allen Partners,was recently recognized by Healthgrades as one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care, the release said. The cardiologists offering these clinics are members of this elite cardiac team. The cardiology clinics, the release said, meet a goal of Fletcher Allen Partners to work together to maximize quality of programs across the system. These clinics provide needed care to North Country communities, while reducing patient travel and ultimately enhancing their health, explained CVPH President and CEO Stephens Mundy in the release. The efforts to create this regional system are beginning to take hold. That is an aim, too, of Elizabethtown Community Hospital. The hospital is committed to ensuring that residents of, and visitors to, the local area have access to care both primary care physicians and specialists, Administrator and CEO Rod Boula said in the release. … Continue reading →

Changing the cardiology paradigm : Christian Homsy at TEDxLiege Christian Homsy, MD, MBA has been the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cardio3BioSciences since its inception. Cardio3 BioSciences is Belgian leading biophar... By: TEDx Talks … Continue reading →

Minimally invasive cardiac interventions training in Italy - MinInvasive Cardiology Travels LLC T.A.V.I., T.A.V.R. and other minimally invasive cardiac interventions training in Italy for a cardiologist from India facilitateD by MinInvasive Cardiology T... By: Cinzia Schlicksup … Continue reading →

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise LOS ANGELES (July 10, 2014)Frank F. Ing, MD, FAAP, FACC, FSCAI, associate chief of Cardiology and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, has taken on two new roles at CHLA: chief of the Division of Cardiology and co-director of the Heart Institute. Ing replaces Michael Silka, MD, who filled both positions for more than 15 years. Ing assumed his new responsibilities as of July 1. Dr. Ing is an internationally renowned interventional cardiologist who is at the forefront of developing technologies, programs and procedures for less invasive approaches to treating our pediatric patients, says Brent Polk, MD, physician in chief and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and chair of Pediatrics and vice dean for Child Health at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). He has a profound understanding of CHLAs commitment to providing the finest and most advanced care possible for children with heart disease. Working in tandem with Heart Institute Co-Director Vaughn Starnes, Dr. Ing is poised to help our nationally ranked cardiology program reach new heights in the years ahead. Since arriving at … Continue reading →

Des Plaines, IL (PRWEB) July 10, 2014 A newly released study by IMV Medical Information Division shows that cardiology departments in U.S. hospitals are moving beyond separate cardiovascular image management systems (CPACS) and information systems (CVIS) with an eye to the improved efficiency provided by integration with other capabilities such as radiology PACS, other departmental IT systems, and the hospitals EMR system. The dual objectives of integrating CPACS and CVIS information into one cohesive system while integrating with the hospitals EMR system are reflected in the respondents ratings of their departmental priorities. Based on average ratings, the top two priorities rated are manage the integration of cardiovascular IT (CV-IT) systems with EMR and align CV-IT systems with workflow practices. U.S. hospitals have made progress in integrating cardiology images with nonimage data over the past four years, observed Lorna Young, senior director of market research at IMV. Cardiologists need patient images to be integrated with related nonimage patient information and structured reporting to improve diagnostic efficiency. IMVs study shows that U.S hospitals are at various degrees of implementation along this path. More than three-quarters of the surveyed hospitals, 77%, indicated they have both CPACS and CVIS. An additional 17% have one … Continue reading →

Premier Cardiology Consultants is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized care by utilizing the latest advances in medicine combined with the use of state of the art cardiac imaging machines and techniques. Our mission is to diagnose and treat all aspects of cardiovascular disease in a comfortable and compassionate environment. Our U.S. trained, board certified physicians along with our highly qualified staff strive to provide comprehensive care that is essential to our mission. At Premier Cardiology Consultants, the patient is our priority and our innovative clinical practice reflects that sentiment. Our reliable team of physicians, technicians and staff work diligently to guide the patient through every stage of treatment with the goal of optimal overall health. Our practice accepts almost all types of insurance. We are easily accessible by public transportation as we are conveniently located at the border of Queens and Long Island.Our affiliation with the largest hospitals in Queens and Long Island enable our office to provide excellent continuity of care during and after hospital stays as well as during routine visits. We look forward to seeing you and joining the family here at Premier Cardiology Consultants. Allow us the opportunity to address any needs and concerns you may … Continue reading →