Ravi Ranjan Receives Innovative Project Award
Dr. Ravi Ranjan has received an Innovative Project Award from the American Heart Association. Congratulations, Dr. Ranjan! ... Read More
Internal MedicineDivision of Cardiovascular Medicine
For over 50 years the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah has maintained a dedicated team of cardiologists, nurses and staff to provide high quality cardiovascular care to Utahns and residents throughout the Mountain West. Our mission to serve our patients and their families is firmly linked to our chartered commitment to cutting-edge care of cardiac disease through discovery, research, and education, especially for the next generation of cardiovascular specialists. Read more.
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University of Utah Doctors Discover Potentially Lifesaving Treatment for Cardiac Patients
A recently published proof of concept in “Circulation” revealed that patients seen by the Utah Cardiac Recovery Shock Team had a 75% chance of survival after 30 days compared to a 50% survival rate before the team started in 2015. For patients Tracy Phillips, Megan Cottle, and many others, the team provides a second chance at life. ... Read More
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Team Approach to Cardiac Care Increases Chance of Surviving Severe Complications from Heart Attack
When multidisciplinary health care teams were engaged in caring for patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock, a severe condition that can occur after a heart attack, the chance of survival increased significantly. ... Read More
Internal MedicineKatie Swade, MS, LCGC, receives 2019 Outstanding Genetic Counseling Clinical Supervisor Award
Katie Swade, MS, LCGC, of the University of Utah Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, is the UUGPGC recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Genetic Counseling Clinical Supervisor Award. This award is given by the Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (www.agcpd.org) to recognize the invaluable contributions clinical supervisors make to genetic counseling student training.... Read More
Internal MedicineVA Salt Lake City Health Care System: Life Saving Partnership
Vernique Lynn survived breast cancer twice and received a heart transplant. She credits VA Salt Lake City and University of Utah health for saving her life.... Read More
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University of Utah Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Program Overview
University of Utah cardiac Computed Tomography imaging program is expanding its capability and integrating the latest breakthroughs to enhance the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.... Read More
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Cardiovascular Medicine Faculty Recognized for Humanitarian Work
Dr. John Ryan, an associate professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, has been awarded the Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine Award. ... Read More
Internal MedicineNew Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Option Integrates Lifelong Learning for Board Certified Cardiologists
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have recently announced a new option for certified cardiologists who wish to maintain their board certification: a new pathway designed to integrate lifelong learning with assessment. ... Read More
Internal MedicineU of U Cardiologists Petition Transplant Board to Make Exception for Former NFL Draftee
Normally, a person past the age of 65 doesn’t get considered for a heart transplant – but luckily for 70-year old Ray Groth, he had a team of Internal Medicine physicians who petitioned for an exception to this rule. ... Read More
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