Bhatt succeeds Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, who has held the position since 2006 and will now serve in a more advisory role at Mount Sinai Heart.

American Heart Association President Michelle A. Albert, MD, urged physicians to seek out patients who may have not received medical care since the start of the pandemic. These patients could face an increased risk of cardiac complications.

Two women in Florida have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a conspiracy to falsify clinical trial data.

Among primary care physicians, there is a huge unmet need in certain parts of the country, according to a recent ranking from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Recent research has revealed that the medium and long-term impact of an acute illness may be associated with cardiovascular events, such as venous thromboembolism, stroke and myocardial infarction.

One of the nation’s largest health systems is shoring up its expenses by cutting back on contract labor amid growing financial challenges. 

The acquisition includes an initial investment of $35 million and an upfront closing payment of $200 million. By 2029, if the companies reach all targeted regulatory and commercial milestones, the acquisition could cost Cordis up to $1.135 billion in all.

Vaccine-related myocarditis was seen in approximately 0.00005% of children between the ages of 12 and 15. All cases were mild, and the median length of stay at the hospital was three days.