Latest news from MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/first-patient-enrolled-in-novel-stem-cell-trial-for-heart-failure-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/first-patient-enrolled-in-novel-stem-cell-trial-for-heart-failure-treatment/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:05:43 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute has enrolled its first patient to a clinical trial to determine whether cardiac stem cells reduce inflammation enough to improve heart function in patients with heart failure severe enough to require a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/early-detection-of-heart-valve-disease-is-key-to-avoiding-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/early-detection-of-heart-valve-disease-is-key-to-avoiding-surgery/?sc=rsin Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:05:55 EST In recognition of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on Feb.22, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute hosted a flagship event at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to raise awareness about heart valve disease, which affects thousands of people in the Washington, D.C. area and millions nationwide. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/innovative-stem-cell-therapeutic-strategy-may-be-transformative-for-heart-failure-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/innovative-stem-cell-therapeutic-strategy-may-be-transformative-for-heart-failure-treatment/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Dec 2018 12:05:15 EST The FDA has approved an investigational new drug clinical trial that will start shortly at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, to determine whether stem cell therapy improves myocardial function in patients with severe heart failure--severe enough to require the implantation of a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/tavr-clinical-trial-provides-strong-signal-procedure-is-safe-for-patients-with-low-surgical-mortality-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/tavr-clinical-trial-provides-strong-signal-procedure-is-safe-for-patients-with-low-surgical-mortality-risk/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:00:13 EST Results of a clinical trial led by MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute using transcatheter aortic valve replacement provided a "strong signal" that it is safe for patients with low surgical risk, potentially helping to open the way for broader use of the minimally invasive procedure, also known as TAVR. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /²¹°ù³Ù¾±³¦±ô±ð²õ/·É²¹³Ù³¦³ó³¾²¹²Ô-´Ú±ô³æâ„¢-¾±²Ô-³¦±ô¾±²Ô¾±³¦²¹±ô-³Ù°ù¾±²¹±ô-²¹³Ù-³¾±ð»å²õ³Ù²¹°ù-³ó±ð²¹°ù³Ù--±¹²¹²õ³¦³Ü±ô²¹°ù-¾±²Ô²õ³Ù¾±³Ù³Ü³Ù±ð/?²õ³¦=°ù²õ¾±²Ô /²¹°ù³Ù¾±³¦±ô±ð²õ/·É²¹³Ù³¦³ó³¾²¹²Ô-´Ú±ô³æâ„¢-¾±²Ô-³¦±ô¾±²Ô¾±³¦²¹±ô-³Ù°ù¾±²¹±ô-²¹³Ù-³¾±ð»å²õ³Ù²¹°ù-³ó±ð²¹°ù³Ù--±¹²¹²õ³¦³Ü±ô²¹°ù-¾±²Ô²õ³Ù¾±³Ù³Ü³Ù±ð/?²õ³¦=°ù²õ¾±²Ô Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:05:57 EST Physicians at MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute participating in a clinical trial have become the first in the Mid-Atlantic region to implant the WATCHMAN FLX(tm), the next generation of a potentially life-changing device proven to reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients with atrial fibrillation. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/dr.-william-o.-suddath-named-chairman-of-cardiology-at-medstar-southern-maryland-hospital-center/?sc=rsin /articles/dr.-william-o.-suddath-named-chairman-of-cardiology-at-medstar-southern-maryland-hospital-center/?sc=rsin Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:05:38 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute is pleased to announce that William O. Suddath, MD, is the new chairman of Cardiology and medical director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/heart-surgery-program-earns-top-quality-rating-/?sc=rsin /articles/heart-surgery-program-earns-top-quality-rating-/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:05:07 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute's cardiac surgery program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has earned the highest quality rating of three stars from the prestigious Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), placing it once again among the top surgical heart programs in the nation. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/dr-seth-worley-joins-medstar-heart-vascular-institute-s-cardiac-electrophysiology-program/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-seth-worley-joins-medstar-heart-vascular-institute-s-cardiac-electrophysiology-program/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:05:35 EST Dr. Seth Worley has joined MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute's Cardiac Electrophysiology Program as a senior consultant. A renowned expert in cardiac resynchronization therapy, Dr. Worley has personally developed tools and techniques designed to facilitate and optimize left ventricular (LV) lead implantation. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/dr-vinod-thourani-named-chairman-of-cardiac-surgery-for-medstar-heart-vascular-institute/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-vinod-thourani-named-chairman-of-cardiac-surgery-for-medstar-heart-vascular-institute/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Jul 2017 13:05:55 EST A nationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher, Vinod Thourani, MD, will join MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute as the chairman of Cardiac Surgery, effective August 14. Dr. Thourani brings with him extensive expertise in structural heart disease and valve surgery. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/first-in-northeast-region-to-implant-investigational-stroke-reducing-device/?sc=rsin /articles/first-in-northeast-region-to-implant-investigational-stroke-reducing-device/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:05:58 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute uses a new therapy option for patients at an increased risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation, as part of a nationwide clinical trial. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/major-milestone-medstar-heart-vascular-institute-performs-100th-watchman-procedure/?sc=rsin /articles/major-milestone-medstar-heart-vascular-institute-performs-100th-watchman-procedure/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:05:23 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute has implanted to date more of the stroke-reducing WATCHMAN(tm) devices than any other institution in the Mid-Atlantic region. It has performed a total of 100 procedures to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/medstar-heart-vascular-institute-offers-fully-dissolving-heart-stent/?sc=rsin /articles/medstar-heart-vascular-institute-offers-fully-dissolving-heart-stent/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:05:44 EST A new type of heart stent is now available for patients with clogged arteries. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute became the first in the Baltimore-Washington area to offer Absorb, the first stent that dissolves away, leaving nothing behind. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/new-online-tool-allows-patients-to-make-better-informed-cardiac-care-decisions/?sc=rsin /articles/new-online-tool-allows-patients-to-make-better-informed-cardiac-care-decisions/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:05:15 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has partnered with the American College of Cardiology's Find Your Heart a Home(tm) pilot program, to help patients make informed choices about where to receive their cardiac care. It is one of only two hospitals in the nation selected to participate in the program. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/first-nationwide-study-evaluates-use-of-less-invasive-procedure-in-low-risk-patients-with-diseased-heart-valves/?sc=rsin /articles/first-nationwide-study-evaluates-use-of-less-invasive-procedure-in-low-risk-patients-with-diseased-heart-valves/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:05:28 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center will be the first site in the U.S. to initiate a clinical trial, examining the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, for patients who are considered at low risk for death from surgery. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/dr-ana-barac-discusses-cardiac-care-of-patients-with-cancer-and-cancer-survivors/?sc=rsin /articles/dr-ana-barac-discusses-cardiac-care-of-patients-with-cancer-and-cancer-survivors/?sc=rsin Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:00:00 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/newly-approved-watchman-heart-device-gives-patients-alternative-to-blood-thinners-and-reduces-stroke-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/newly-approved-watchman-heart-device-gives-patients-alternative-to-blood-thinners-and-reduces-stroke-risk/?sc=rsin Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:05:00 EST MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center was the first hospital in the Washington metropolitan region to implant the newly approved WATCHMAN(tm) Device. The new device is designed to prevent stroke in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation who are seeking an alternative to blood-thinning medication. Blood thinners are effective in reducing the risk of stroke for patients with A-fib, but many cannot tolerate these medications because of the risk of bleeding. The WATCHMAN device, which resembles a tiny umbrella, is used to close off a pouch on the left side of the heart, which is believed to be the source of the majority of stroke-causing blood clots. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/10-million-leadership-gift-from-local-philanthropists-to-support-new-heart-hospital/?sc=rsin /articles/10-million-leadership-gift-from-local-philanthropists-to-support-new-heart-hospital/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:05:00 EST Longtime Washingtonians Nancy and Harold Zirkin make a leadership gift of $10 million, to support the new Heart Hospital on the campus of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Their contribution is the largest single gift in the history of the Hospital Center and MedStar Health. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute /articles/first-phase-of-new-heart-hospital-is-open-at-medstar-washington-hospital-center/?sc=rsin /articles/first-phase-of-new-heart-hospital-is-open-at-medstar-washington-hospital-center/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:45:00 EST An entire floor of the new Heart Hospital at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has been dedicated by MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute medical staff, associates and administrators. MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute