2013 Article Archives

Preventive Cardiology Can Save Lives

Feb 07, 2013 at 03:12 pm by steve

In spite of the dramatic advances Cardiovascular Medicine has enjoyed over the last three decades, heart disease continues to reign as the king of killers in the weste.... Read More

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St. Vincent’s Opens Hybrid Cardiac OR

Feb 07, 2013 at 03:10 pm by steve

St. Vincent’s Birmingham has opened a new hybrid operating room, which houses cardiovascular technology that allows for quick transformation from a traditional heart cat.... Read More

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Study Investigates Use of Stem Cells to Preserve Heart Function

Feb 07, 2013 at 03:07 pm by steve

UAB cardiologist Massoud Leesar, MD has joined a national research study to investigate the potential for a new stem cell treatment in patients who have suffered an ac.... Read More

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Ablation Technique Offers Afib Patients Hope for a Cure

Feb 07, 2013 at 03:05 pm by steve

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) can severely depreciate a person’s quality of life, causing heart palpitations, chronic fatigue, and debilitating pain. More than two million.... Read More

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Cardiac Lead Extractions Proliferate with Laser Sheaths

Feb 07, 2013 at 02:55 pm by steve

Last month, Thomas J. Wool, MD, a cardiologist at Southeastern Cardiology Consultants in Montgomery, performed the first laser lead extractions in that city. “It’s.... Read More