Many Americans have never heard of peripheral artery disease or other common vascular conditions. In fact, a vast majority are not sure what vascular surgeons do.

The 49-year-old patient was not in pain or suffering any complications, but he wished to have his extravascular ICD removed once his symptoms improved. The care team agreed to extract it after a long discussion, and they said it was "easier than expected." 

The hospital was prepared for Hurricane Helene and has maintained operations, despite being in the epicenter of destruction.

Baxter's IV plant in North Carolina was flooded by Hurricane Helene. That plant provides 60% of the U.S. supply of IV bags. 

Patient outcomes, safety data and physician feedback were all used to rank the top children's hospitals for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in the United States. Did your facility make the cut? 

Cardiac ablation techniques and technologies are constantly evolving. Only well-trained specialists should be performing these procedures, the Heart Rhythm Society said in a new policy statement.

The news comes just one day before HFSA 2024 was scheduled to begin. HFSA is already considering the possibility of virtual sessions, but its primary concern is the safety of attendees. 

Patient lifestyles represent a significant challenge when treating and managing heart patients, according to a survey of more than 400 cardiologists.