Chicago-area doctors attest to innovation changing cardiology

In a new article from the Chicago Tribune, two Chicago-area physicians discuss the innovations that have changed and shaped the way heart patients are treated.

Charles Davidson, MD, who helped design the cardiology department at the new Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, north of Chicago, said procedures are much less invasive than they used to be.

Ian Cohen, MD, the medical director of cardiology for Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, has worked in the profession since 1993. He said many of the coronary devices that used to only be used in the operating room can now be used in cardiac catheterization labs. Because of technological advancements, patients at Northwestern are being treated much faster, he said.

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Katherine Davis,

Senior Writer

As a Senior Writer for TriMed Media Group, Katherine primarily focuses on producing news stories, Q&As and features for Cardiovascular Business. She reports on several facets of the cardiology industry, including emerging technology, new clinical trials and findings, and quality initiatives among providers. She is based out of TriMed's Chicago office and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Columbia College Chicago. Her work has appeared in Modern Healthcare, Crain's Chicago Business and The Detroit News. She joined TriMed in 2016.

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