Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure
Hospitals can improve patient care and reduce costs associated with coronary angioplasty if cardiologists perform more of these procedures through an artery in the wrist and if they take steps to discharge such patients on the same day, according to a new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Coronary angioplasty […]
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The Path To Accreditation – Adult Congenital Heart Disease – This February, Washington University’s Cardiovascular Division is anticipating a site visit from the Adult CongenitalHeart Association (ACHA) as the next step in becoming one of the organization’sfirst accredited ACHD Comprehensive Care Centers in the country.
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Collaborative Trends — Cardio-Neuromuscular Clinic – In just over a year and a half, a uniqueCardio-Neuromuscular Clinic (CNC) at Washington University School of Medicine is improving the coordination of care for hundreds of patients diagnosed with genetic neuromuscular diseases.
Genetic error that increases risk of aortic rupture identified
A study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, has identified a genetic error that weakens the aorta, placing patients with this and similar errors at high risk of aortic aneurysms and ruptures. The findings will help diagnose, monitor and treat patients with […]
New Guidelines Open Competitive Sports to Some Athletes with Heart Conditions
New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have loosened some restrictions placed on competitive athletes with certain heart conditions. Cardiologists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis led two of the task forces responsible for updating the guidelines that help doctors decide when it is safe for […]
Discovery of Atherosclerosis as “Alzheimer’s disease” of Blood Vessels
Researchers at Washington University have discovered a novel phenomenon that takes place during the formation of atherosclerosis, or the progressive buildup of plaques in artery walls. As we age and our bodies are continuously exposed to damaging agents such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, the inner walls of the arteries begin to accumulate […]
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Advances in the Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia – The section of electrophysiology has along tradition of innovation in treating atrial arrhythmias. Today electrophysiologistPhilip Cuculich, MD, and radiation oncologist Clifford Robinson, MD are continuingthis long tradition by developing a non-invasive method for treating ventriculartachycardia (VT), using stereotactic cardiac ablation radiotherapy (a.k.a. the GammaKnife). “The procedure is […]