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Heart and Vascular
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December 20, 2024First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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November 22, 2024UC Davis Medical Center ranks among nation’s top performers
UC Davis Medical Center has been nationally recognized as a top performing hospital by Healthgrades, receiving excellence awards in eight specialty areas.
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November 21, 2024Sidewalk CPR treats heart attack steps from hospital
A nurse performs life-saving chest compressions in her bike helmet, and later reunites with the patient’s family.
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November 20, 2024UC Davis Medical Center recognized for exceptional care for patients on life support
UC Davis Medical Center has received the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
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October 28, 2024UC Davis Health acquires innovative cardiovascular CT scanner
The Radiology Department has a new, state-of-the-art cardiovascular CT scanner that provides superior resolution and allows a more comfortable and faster scan for patients.
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October 28, 2024UC Davis Children’s Hospital provides life-saving care to Lodi baby
Ruthie Eyer was born with Down syndrome and a heart defect. Coming to UC Davis Children’s Hospital helped save her life.
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October 10, 2024UC Davis scientist earns national recognition for work in cardiovascular research
UC Davis Professor Manuel Navedo, an international thought leader and researcher on ion channels in the vasculature, is the 2025 recipient of The American Physiological Society’s Robert M. Berne Distinguished Lectureship.
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October 07, 2024UC Davis receives grant to develop and assess AI approach for atrial fibrillation risk modeling
An interdisciplinary team is using AI to better predict who is at risk for progression of AFib and who will benefit most from specific treatments.
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October 02, 2024UC Davis Health advances treatment of heart failure through ‘whole health’ program
Researchers have received a grant from the Rosenfeld Foundation to support a “whole health” approach to improve the health and well-being of heart failure patients.
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September 24, 2024UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Lab earns reaccreditation
The UC Davis Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory has been re-accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The accreditation covers pediatric and congenital transthoracic, pediatric and congenital transesophageal and fetal echocardiography.
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September 19, 2024UC Davis Health receives approval for new procedure to treat complex aortic aneurysms
UC Davis has become the only hospital in the Sacramento region to perform TAMBE, a minimally invasive, life-saving treatment for complex aortic aneurysms
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July 29, 2024Cardiology team performs new renal denervation procedure to treat resistant hypertension
Cardiologists performed the institution’s first renal denervation procedure for resistant hypertension becoming the first hospital in Northern California to do so outside of a clinical trial.
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July 26, 2024UC Davis Health is nationally recognized for high-quality heart and stroke care
The medical center received multiple awards from the American Heart Association for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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July 16, 2024U.S. News ranks UC Davis Medical Center among nation’s best
U.S. News and World Report has once again ranked UC Davis Medical Center among the nation’s best in its prestigious best hospitals survey.
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July 10, 2024Chief of pediatric cardiology receives lifetime achievement award
Frank Ing has been honored by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions for his devotion to treating congenital heart disease.
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July 09, 2024Understanding how abdominal aortic aneurysms grow in women
New research indicates that abdominal aortic aneurysms grow faster in women and suggests clinical guidelines should be revised.
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June 20, 2024New at-home monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure
UC Davis Health and Best Buy Health have established a new remote patient monitoring program for patients with high blood pressure.
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May 30, 2024Cause of common type of heart failure may be different for women and men
A new mouse study of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) found sex differences at the cellular level. The findings could have implications for how HFpEF is treated in women compared to men.
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May 22, 20244th Vietnamese Mini Medical School focused on mental health, heart disease
UC Davis Health hosted its fourth annual Vietnamese Mini Medical School, with a focus on the heart health and mental wellbeing of the aging Vietnamese community in Sacramento.
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May 17, 2024Hypertension: The silent killer
High blood pressure is the most important preventable cause of heart disease and stroke worldwide. Here is how to protect yourself.
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April 24, 2024Clinical trial evaluates new technology for rapid assessment of heart disease
A new clinical trial will evaluate a novel technology to assess patients for non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in the emergency department and cardiology clinic.
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April 08, 2024Cardiology team performs novel heart valve repair with newly approved device
UC Davis Medical Center has become the first hospital in Western U.S. to perform a successful transcatheter tricuspid valve repair procedure with a groundbreaking catheter.
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March 21, 2024UC Davis Health to begin region’s first-of-its kind clinical trial to treat complex aortic aneurysms
Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus has received approval from the FDA to begin a physician-sponsored investigational device exemption trial for treating complex aortic aneurysms.
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March 15, 2024Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus named director of the UC Davis Aortic Center
Vascular surgeon Steven Maximus was named the new director of the Aortic Center, which provides patients a full range of services for complex aortic diseases.
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March 01, 2024Free heart screenings in Sacramento for 12- to 25-year-olds on April 14
Every year, 23,000 children suffer sudden cardiac arrest in the United States. A screening on April 14 will help identify youth with undiagnosed heart conditions.
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February 22, 2024
Q&A: Are there “good and bad foods” in a heart healthy diet?
Registered dietitian Margie Junker answers questions about what we should be eating and what we should try to limit when considering a heart healthy diet.
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February 20, 2024Study aims to better understand reasons behind common type of heart failure
Cardiology researchers have received a $1.5 million NIH grant to better understand a common type of heart failure known as HFpEF and seek effective treatment for the condition.
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February 15, 2024Cardiac Rehabilitation Week spotlights effective program
During Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, the UC Davis Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is calling attention to the role of recovery from the devastating effects of heart disease.
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February 09, 2024Putting women’s heart health first: Cardiovascular medicine program celebrates 30 years
The UC Davis Women's Cardiovascular Medicine Program celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a gala on National Wear Red Day.
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February 07, 2024UC Davis Health launches at-home care program transforming post-angioplasty care
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine has launched a remote digital care program. The goal is to improve health outcomes for patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention.
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