Care Delivery

This channel includes news on cardiovascular care delivery, including how patients are diagnosed and treated, cardiac care guidelines, policies or legislation impacting patient care, device recalls that may impact patient care, and cardiology practice management.

Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities
Cleerly and Clear Heart and Lung Imaging partnered to drive a cardiac-capable mobile CT scanner across Arizona, Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Their goals were to evaluate patients in underserved parts of the United States and collect data for an ongoing clinical trial.
The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States
Newsweek and Statista have shared their 2027 list of the world’s top 300 hospitals for cardiology. Nine of the top 20 are based in the United States.
Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks
The overall mortality rate for U.S. patients with cardiovascular disease has improved significantly in recent years. At the same time, however, care gaps remain that must be addressed.
Gen Z seems to appreciate TikTok doctors more than the ones seen in person
As long as the influencer presents with apparent knowledgeability, a polished appearance, medical accoutrements and a caring demeanor, he or she will probably be afforded plenty of leeway to hold forth on all things health and healthcare.
‘Black matter’ in ICU Medical IV drips deemed unlikely to pose a risk to patients
In an update to an early alert from May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said an investigation by the device manufacturer concluded the black spots were part of the PVC material used in manufacturing.

The crisis continues: Nearly 90% of deaths from ischemic heart disease could have been prevented

There has been progress over the years, researchers noted, but there is still a lot of work to do.

About that baby who ‘came back to life’ in a hospital morgue: 5 representative reactions

Forensic pathologist watching from afar: “It’s possible that the doctor didn’t have much experience with the ‘warm and dead’ rule for child drowning cases, or that hospital protocols for declaration of death were not followed—or both.”

Heart patients more likely to die during major cardiology conferences

Researchers pointed to the many benefits of cardiology conferences and emphasized that they do not think these events are directly leading to patient deaths. However, they wrote, "increased attention on staffing during meetings is warranted."

Rakesh M. Suri, MD, DPhil, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Heart surgeon makes history, performs first robotic procedure of its kind

A surgeon in Michigan has performed the world’s first single-port robotic mitral valve repair.

‘No longer acceptable’: Cardiologists push for immediate improvements in cath lab radiation safety

Cath lab safety has been a significant concern among interventional cardiologists and other clinicians for many years now. Procedures are associated with significant radiation exposure, and the heavy aprons worn inside these labs can lead to painful orthopedic injuries.

Let’s say you witness—or experience—a psychiatric emergency. Who you gonna call?

Pop quiz. What 3-digit number would you call if a mental-health crisis were unfolding right in front of you?

Disruptive ER patients get the same good care as their cooperative counterparts—but at what price?

ER physicians make accurate diagnoses and sound clinical decisions even when feeling exasperated with problem patients who persistently act up and verbally lash out. That doesn’t mean these episodes have no effect on life in the ER.

Acute kidney injury after TAVR: Simple biomarker helps cardiologists identify high-risk patients

The CALLY index, a biomarker that examines systemic inflammation, immune system activity and nutrition, could provide care teams with significant value.

Care Delivery

Researchers bring on-the-go CCTA scans to underserved communities

The world’s best heart hospitals: New list includes many from United States

Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease—Black patients still face the highest risks

Gen Z seems to appreciate TikTok doctors more than the ones seen in person

‘Black matter’ in ICU Medical IV drips deemed unlikely to pose a risk to patients