Editor-in-Chief: William H. Frishman, MD Patrick T. O'Gara, MD ISSN: 1061-5377 Online ISSN: 1538-4683 Frequency: 6 issues per year Ranking: 41 of 125 in Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems Impact Factor: 3.238 Current Issue Highlights Highly Sensitive Cardiac Troponin Assays: A Comprehensive Review of Their Clinical Utility Segraves, Justin M.; Frishman, William H. Segraves, Justin M.; Frishman, William H.Less Cardiology in Review. 23(6):282-289, November/December 2015. Tang, Gilbert H. L.; George, Isaac; Hahn, Rebecca T.;More Tang, Gilbert H. L.; George, Isaac; Hahn, Rebecca T.; Bapat, Vinayak; Szeto, Wilson Y.; Kodali, Susheel K.Less Cardiology in Review. 23(6):290-296, November/December 2015. Efthimiadis, Georgios K.; Pagourelias, Efstathios D.; Hadjimiltiades, Stavros;More Efthimiadis, Georgios K.; Pagourelias, Efstathios D.; Hadjimiltiades, Stavros; Meditskou, Soultana; Karvounis, Haralampos; McKenna, William J.Less Cardiology in Review. 23(6):297-302, November/December 2015. Agrawal, Pratik R.; Scarabelli, Tiziano M.; Saravolatz, Louis;More Agrawal, Pratik R.; Scarabelli, Tiziano M.; Saravolatz, Louis; Kini, Annapoorna; Jalota, Abhijay; Chen-Scarabelli, Carol; Fuster, Valentin; Halperin, Jonathan L.Less Cardiology in Review. 23(6):303-311, November/December 2015. Go here to read the rest: Cardiology in Review … Continue reading →

Tradition of Innovation With many recognitions including national designations, St. Vincent's cardiac program has a proud tradition of outstanding clinical results and a history of innovation, dating back to its introduction of emergency angioplasty to the area back in 1995. This emergency angioplasty, knows as primary angioplasty for myocardial infarction, or PAMI, subsequently became the standard of care across the nation. How is this relevant to you and your loved ones? It means cutting-edge care close to home. St. Vincent's specialists perform the most advanced procedures typically only found within major academic facilities, while ensuring that each patient receives the individualized care available only in a community-based setting. The result is cutting-edge medicine in a comfortable and healing environment. Many firsts have been recorded in the development of St. Vincent's cardiac care, and currently, we are again on the cutting-edge with our comprehensive atrial fibrillation program, as the only hospital in the tri-state area to have both the "5-box TT Maze" (one of the most effective minimally invasive surgeries to correct Atrial-fibrillation, also called A-fib) and non-surgical treatment modalities for this condition. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of American men and women, and our most serious health risk. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Team The Pediatric Cardiology Program provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up care for infants, children and adolescents with all types of acquired and congenital cardiac conditions. Our team has particular expertise and achieves excellent outcomes in several areas, including percutaneous transcatheter (minimally invasive) procedures, echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, lipid disorders and adult congenital heart disease. Cardiology services include: Family-Centered Care and the Extensive Resources of Massachusetts General Hospital As a separate but fully integrated part of Massachusetts General Hospitala pioneer and leader in the treatment and research of cardiac diseasePediatric Cardiology offers patients and their families the best of both worlds, including: All of thisand much moreis provided within the family-friendly setting of a pediatric hospital within a hospital. Outpatient services are provided in the beautiful new Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care and many other convenient locations in Massachusetts. Inpatient care is provided in spacious, up-to-date units that were specifically designed to appeal to children and meet the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families. Patients undergoing diagnosis and treatment in Pediatric Cardiology also benefit from having access to all the advanced technologies available at Mass Generaltechnologies that, in some cases, might not otherwise be available … Continue reading →

(775) 445-7650 Carson Tahoe Cardiology (CTC) is comprised of the regions most skilled cardiologists in Carson City, Reno, Yerington, Lake Tahoe,Minden, Gardnerville and Mammoth Lakes. Specializing in both diagnostic and interventional cardiology, our doctors are the leading experts of heart care in Northern Nevada and California. Carson Tahoe Cardiology has six convenient office locations and provides access to the entire Carson Tahoe Health system. With added resources, convenient access, specialty services, and a dedicated network of healthcare professionals, CTC provides the areas best heart and vascular services. CTC clinics in Reno, Stateline, Eastern California, Carson City, Douglas County, Yerington, Mammoth Lakes and rural Nevada are community-based. These clinics are staffed by several board-certified cardiologists, and support servicesand diagnostics treatmentsare performed by the healthcare facility that you trust for your everyday healthcare needs.CTC cardiologistsalso workwith local emergency rooms toprovide continuity of care even in emergency situations. View All Carson Tahoe Cardiologists Carson Tahoe Cardiology Patient Portal CTCs main Carson City location has operating hours of Monday Friday, 8 am 5 pm. Please contact us at (775) 445-7650 for more information regarding all other CTC locations. Read more here: Carson Tahoe Health - Carson Tahoe Cardiology … Continue reading →

Under the direction of Michael L. Craig, M.D., the Division of Cardiologys fellowship programs continue to grow. A position in the program is highly competitive, with over 200 applications annually for the six available slots. Graduates of the three-year General Cardiology Fellowship Program have a greater than 98 percent pass rate on their Cardiology Boards. Upon completion of the program, fellows may opt to continue their education by participating in an interventional or electrophysiology fellowship. The three fellowship programs recently were unconditionally accredited for an additional five years. Michael R. Gold, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division and the Medical University of South Carolinas (MUSC) Heart & Vascular Center, recruited J. Marcus Wharton, M.D., in 2003 to coordinate initiatives in electrophysiology. Under Dr. Whartons leadership, the Electrophysiology Fellowship Program was accredited and accepted its first two fellowsin 2003.Under the leadership of Christopher D. Nielsen, M.D., the Interventional Fellowship Program was accredited and accepted its first two fellows in 2001 and currently accepts three fellows for the year of training. Division faculty members provide extensive teaching services and hold leadership positions across the MUSC campus. Peter C. Gazes, M.D., Distinguished University Professor, serves as Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs for the … Continue reading →