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Unnecessary heart surgeries increase with facility supply
More hospitals are developing heart surgery centers, but new research suggests more catheterization labs lead to more performed heart surgeries, especially when they're not necessary. The supply of
Public mortality rates identify extreme performers
Following reports that mortality rates may be a misleading quality indicator comes research that public reporting on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) fails to provide enough information to
Most heart patients confused about stent benefits
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals yet another stunning disconnect in physician-patient communication. In this case, the heart patients at Baystate Medical Center in
'Fame-driven' cardiologist faces misconduct charges following patient's death
A cardiologist in the UK who allegedly coerced patients into undergoing an unnecessary and experimental heart procedure to boost his reputation as a "famous medical pioneer" now faces misconduct
