Maryland Heart Center

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Maryland Heart Center physicians are continually making great strides in the treatment of heart disease. Whether it's through the use of revolutionary new heart assist devices such as the Jarvik 2000, or our pioneering work in minimally invasive cardiac procedures, our doctors are constantly breaking new ground and perfecting treatments for heart disease.

To learn about some of the recent news-making advances at the Maryland Heart Center, read the news stories below.

University of Maryland Hypertension Expert Honored With Award for Lifelong Dedication to Medical Equality
University of Maryland School of Medicine Scientists Discover New Pathway Critical to Heart Arrhythmia
UMMC named one of 65 hospitals with Great Cardiology Programs.
UM Surgeons Perform World's First Robotically-Assisted, Minimally-Invasive Aortic Valve Bypass Surgery
UM Researchers Study Post-Heart Attack Adult Stem Cell Therapy
Despite Guidelines, Wide Variation Found in the Use of Implantable Electrical Devices to Prevent Sudden Death in Heart Failure Patients

Study: Tobacco Smoke Exposure Before Heart Transplant May Increase Risk of Transplant Failure
Study: Niacin Shows Positive Effect for Heart Disease Prevention
Six-year UM Study Finds Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Techniques Safe, Durable and Effective
Patient Undergoes Pioneering Robot-Assisted, Triple Bypass Heart Surgery at UMMC
UMMC Cardiac Care Unit Receives Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
University of Maryland Medical Center is Again Recognized Nationally as a Top Hospital for Cardiovascular Care
Joyful Music May Promote Heart Health, According to UM School of Medicine Study
Can Your Doctor Correctly Read A Critical Heart Function Test?
University of Maryland Surgeons Evaluate Treatment Options for Traumatic Aortic Injury, Including Minimally Invasive Technique
Advanced Robotic Heart Bypass Surgery Requires No Incisions at the University of Maryland Medical Center
High-Risk Elderly Patients Benefit From Minimally Invasive Alternative to Standard Surgery for Narrowed Aortic Valves
Better Strategies are Needed to Inform Patients of Heart Device Recalls
Genetic Variant Mimics Effect of Heart Failure Medications
Lowering Triglycerides and "Bad Cholesterol" Reduces Heart Disease Risk Better than Reducing Bad Cholesterol Alone
Advanced Imaging Enhances Treatment of Heart Rhythm Abnormality at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Pencil-Sized Investigational Heart Pump Allows Heart to Heal After Surgery
UMMC is Recognized as One of Nation's Top Hospitals for Cardiovascular Care
First-in-Maryland Combined Heart and Liver Transplants Performed at the UMMC
UM Study Compares Three Popular Diets for Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
Rare Aortic Valve Surgery Restores Health to Man Who was Barely Alive
UM Surgeons Use Innovative Approach to Repair Torn Aorta Resulting from Trauma
UM Researchers Find Heart Disease in a Marathon Runner: Is Too Much Exercise a Bad Thing?
UM Medical Center to Perform Robotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Study Compares Niacin Plus Statin vs. Statin Alone to Delay Heart Disease
Genetic Variation Found that Predicts Response to Heart Failure Medication
New Cardiac Imaging System Rapidly Pinpoints Optimum Therapy
UM Study Questions Widespread Use of C-Reactive Protein Test to Assess Cardiovascular Risk
Study Shows New Imaging Tracer Clarifies Cause of Chest Pain Up to 30 Hours After Pain Stops
UM Medical Center Performs First U.S. Implant of a New, Advanced Heart Pump
One-Stop Bypass Surgery and Angioplasty Now Performed at The University of Maryland Medical Center
Nationally Known Pulmonary Expert Named Director of University of Maryland's Lung Transplant Program
Renowned Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Expert Appointed Head of Cardiology at University of Maryland
University of Maryland School of Medicine Study Shows Laughter Helps Blood Vessels Function Better
UM Cardiac Surgeons are First in U.S. to Implant Heart Pump in Comparative Study of Two Devices
Study Says Pacemaker/Defibrillator Devices Significantly Reduce Death & Hospitalization in Heart Failure Patients
UM Researchers Study Cell Transplantation to Repair Damaged Heart Muscle
First Webcast of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Originated from the UM Medical Center
Holiday Tips for Heart Health
UM Researchers Find Source of Elevated Heart Disease in Family with Healthy Total Cholesterol Level
UM Cardiac Surgeons Remove and Reconstruct Woman's Heart to Halt Tumor Growth
Blood Tests Identify Patients on Dialysis at High Risk for Death from Cardiovascular Disease
UM Study Finds it's Best to Wait a Month After Heart Pump Implantation to Get a Heart Transplant
UM Milkshake Study Suggests Target Triglyceride Levels Should be Lowered
UM Cardiologist Elijah Saunders, M.D., is Co-founder of Group Spearheading New Hypertension Recommendations for African-Americans
UM Researchers Say High Cholesterol Levels May Reduce Benefits of Aspirin for Heart Disease
UM Medical Center's Second Jarvik 2000 Heart Pump Recipient Goes Home
Surgeons at UM Medical Center Implant Jarvik 2000 Device in Patient With Heart Failure
UM Pediatric Cardiologists Use Non-Surgical Approach to Repair Hole in Upper Chambers of Heart
Conjoined Twins are Separated Successfully at the UM Medical Center
Black and Green Tea May Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
UM Researchers Conclude Beta-Blockers are Safe for Patients with Heart Failure
UM Heart Transplant Recipient Survives Multiple Near-Death Crises
World-Renowned Heart and Lung Transplant Pioneer Will Head Cardiac Surgery at the University of Maryland
Study Finds New Risk Factor For Stroke and Heart Attack
Laughter is Good for Your Heart, says UM Medical Center Study
High Cholesterol Hinders the Effectiveness of Aspirin in Reducing Heart Disease Risk
C. William Balke Named Head of the Division of Cardiology at the University of Maryland

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