Cardiology
Ascension Saint Thomas Heart First in State, Region, Ascension to Offer Novel Medical Technique
Feb 24, 2021 at 08:22 am by Staff
On February 9, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West became the first Ascension hospital in the country and the only medical facility in Tennessee to offer intracoronary brachy.... Read More
Study Finds Certain Genetic Test Not Useful in Predicting Heart Disease Risk
Feb 21, 2020 at 09:43 am by Staff
A Polygenic Risk Score -- a genetic assessment that doctors have hoped could predict coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients -- has been found not to be a useful predictive b.... Read More
Heart Monitor
Jul 10, 2018 at 01:22 pm by Staff
Cardiology News from Nashville
It's been an exciting few weeks for cardiac care in Middle Tennessee with major announcements coming from Saint Thomas Health and TriStar Centen.... Read More
CDC Warns of Risk from Potentially Contaminated Devices Used in Open Heart Surgery
Oct 13, 2016 at 02:32 pm by Staff
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning healthcare providers and patients about the potential risk of infection from certain devices used during open h.... Read More