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Heart and Vascular
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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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February 06, 2024Study finds novel weight-loss telewellness program makes financial sense
A “whole health” approach to promoting weight loss among women with low income was found cost-effective, according to a new study by the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research.
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February 01, 2024Heart of a champion: How John Hannon went from open heart surgery to an Ironman triathlon
John Hannon has not let his heart condition hold him back, as he completed three marathons and a half-ironman triathlon after undergoing open-heart surgery.
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January 22, 2024Healthgrades ranks UC Davis Medical Center among nation’s top performers
UC Davis Medical Center has received the Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals Award, placing it among the top 2% of hospitals nationwide.
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January 04, 2024Q&A with Director of Aortic Surgery Steven Maximus on newly approved thoracic branch endoprosthesis
A new thoracic branch endoprosthesis is making repairs to the aorta easier and safer for some patients. A UC Davis Health surgeon who is an expert on the device answers questions about its use.
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December 14, 2023Q&A: What effect does caffeine have on your heart?
After two lawsuits claimed caffeinated lemonade led to the death of individuals with heart conditions, our cardiology experts answered questions about caffeine and heart health.
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November 17, 2023UC Davis Health team travels to Kenya to help improve chronic disease management
A group of UC Davis Health providers from different specialties traveled to Kenya to help train providers and improve disease management for local Kenyans.
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October 11, 2023
UC Davis Medical Center celebrates 20 years of robotic surgery
UC Davis Health is marking 20 years of offering robot-assisted surgery, as it continues to be a leader in offering minimally invasive, quality surgical care.
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October 10, 2023‘They saved my life’: Complex aortic dissection procedure gives patient life back
Glenn Moon is thankful to still be alive after receiving life-saving surgery to fix his rare, yet lethal acute Type A aortic dissection.
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September 11, 2023Advances in heart failure take center stage at annual cardiovascular summit
Cardiovascular experts will present new research and clinical findings at the 2023 Heart Failure Summit. The conference will feature leading cardiology researchers, clinicians and surgeons.
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July 27, 2023Cardiovascular medicine fellowship program receives grant
Cardiovascular medicine was awarded the Second Century of Science Clinical Fellow Research Education Award from the American Heart Association. The grant will fund training for clinical fellows.
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July 26, 2023Comprehensive Heart Failure Program enhances care for patients through remote monitoring
UC Davis Health cardiologists presented evidence in a recent study that remote monitoring programs can improve guideline-directed therapy for heart failure patients.
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July 25, 2023
What is sudden cardiac arrest and how can you be prepared?
After 18-year-old Bronny James suffered from sudden cardiac arrest yesterday, we spoke to the Project ADAM Sacramento coordinator to learn more about being prepared for sudden cardiac arrest.
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July 13, 2023Pediatric and adult heart specialists perform life-saving procedure on 15-year-old boy
When 15-year-old Orlando Gayles had a heart attack, the UC Davis Health team performed a non-invasive cardiac catheterization that saved his life.
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July 07, 2023UC Davis Medical Center earns national recognition for heart disease and stroke care
The Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association with multiple awards for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
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June 06, 2023Transcatheter edge-to-edge heart valve repair shows benefit for severe tricuspid regurgitation
In an article published in The New England Journal of Medicine, UC Davis Health cardiologists share findings that show transcatheter edge-to-edge repair helped patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
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May 22, 2023Davis Joint Unified School District designated first Heart Safe School District in California
Davis Joint Unified School District has been designated the first school district in California to be a Heart Safe School District by Project ADAM Sacramento.
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May 05, 2023‘We could see the changes hour by hour’: Cardiac procedure saves child with SVC syndrome
A UC Davis pediatric cardiologist saved a Galt toddler suffering from a rare condition that causes severe head and upper body swelling.
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May 04, 2023How does stress from everyday life impact heart health?
UC Davis Health scientists have received a grant from the American Heart Association to study the effects of chronic stress on cardiovascular disease in underserved populations.
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May 02, 2023Do chloride and pH regulation affect the heart muscle's ability to contract?
Xiaodong Zhang was awarded a grant from the NIH to investigate the connections between chloride and pH regulation and the heart muscle's ability to contract.
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April 27, 2023National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute awards cardiology professor $7.7 million
Ye Chen-Izu has received a national award to support her research into how the heart functions as a smart pump and how mechanical stress leads to heart diseases.
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March 30, 2023Happy homecoming for local baby after high-risk heart procedures
When their son was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Gomez-Flores family held onto hope and put their trust in UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
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