More articles about: Interventional cardiology
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Treating a rare coronary artery aneurysm without open heart surgery
Cardiologists at University of Michigan Health prevented the rupture of an aneurysm in a woman’s heart and used a minimally invasive solution to avoid open heart surgery.
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Chronic blood clots in woman’s lungs treated without surgery
A woman who had difficulty breathing daily received a series of minimally invasive procedures to remove clots in the vessels that supply blood to her lungs, allowing her to breathe free again.
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Tiny fighter: From lifesaving surgery at 3 days old to College World Series
Newborn who received congenital heart surgery at three days old joins family at the College World Series in Omaha.
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Roy’s Michigan Answer: Second opinion saves patient’s heart
Michigan Medicine's team of cardiology experts offered an advanced, minimally invasive coronary intervention, which restored one patient back to good health
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Fewer than 1 in 4 patients receive dietary counseling after a heart attack
Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.
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Normothermic perfusion system extends life of organs waiting for transplant
A team of researchers have spent the past eight years looking at better ways to transport organs for donation, specifically hearts, to improve the number of organs that can be used for transplants. They found that using a modified normothermic perfusion system heart preservation was feasible for up to 24 hours.
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Around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable
Around 10% of all deaths following percutaneous coronary intervention are potentially preventable, a study led by Michigan Medicine finds.
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Lifesaving option for heart patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, abnormal heart rhythms
New, innovative and personalized life-saving care option of implantable defibrillator now available to heart patients in Michigan
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Using telehealth to serve disparate populations
A collaboration between Exalta Health and University of Michigan Health-West is a creative method of bridging language, financial, and technology gaps between patients and health care providers.
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AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents
Researchers at Michigan Medicine developed an AI-driven algorithm that accurately predicts death and complications after PCI — which could emerge as a tool for clinicians as they determine treatment for blocked heart arteries.
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Older adults from distressed communities attend less cardiac rehab after heart procedures
Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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Death, hospital readmission more likely for Black patients after coronary stenting
Social determinants of health in the outpatient setting played a key role in the disparity, the study finds.
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Hybrid palliation allows critically ill baby to avoid heart transplant
Once on the heart transplant waiting list, the Michigan toddler’s heart now beats on its own.
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Helping hearts across Michigan
A cardiologist reflects on 25 years of statewide collaboration through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium.
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Say bye-bye to blood thinners?
Certain patients with atrial fibrillation may be able to toss their blood thinners away, thanks to two devices designed to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke.
