cardiology

March 18, 2019

Putting pacemakers and defibrillators into an antibacterial, absorbable envelope protects patients, study shows.

picture of a lipid panel test result
January 17, 2019

In December, the American Heart Association reported a brow-furrowing finding: 10 percent of people who take statins discontinue the drug on their own because of perceived negative side effects.

January 17, 2019

Side effects attributed to the drugs should be discussed with a doctor first, UW Medicine cardiologist says.

Kerry at an appointment
January 15, 2019

If you needed a heart transplant, would you choose to get a donor heart that would also infect you with hepatitis C?  That's the decision Kerry Hayes had to make.

People at a holiday party
December 20, 2018

As people enjoy themselves this holiday season, doctors are warning of something called "holiday heart" that can happen when people binge-drink.

October 17, 2018

Exact replicas of patients' organs lets doctors figure out their approach and what devices they'll need -- before showtime. 

picture of a 3D-printed heart model
October 18, 2018

A study published this week shows that more heart patients than ever are getting their aortic valves replaced by way of a long catheter

August 23, 2018

Physical defect is no longer the official basis of care for adult congenital heart disease patients.

August 6, 2018

Potential mistakes should be learning opportunities instead of reasons to avoid complex cases.

picture of fluoroscopy showing patient heart procedure of patient Debbie Davis
July 16, 2018

During assessment of a hip injury, patient Debbie Davis was found to have a failing aortic valve.

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