Endowed professorship in pulmonary vascular diseased created
The professorship was made possible by a gift from the United Therapeutics Corporation.
Bourge named to new endowed chair in cardiovascular medicine
Bourge was the inaugural holder of the former professorship.
Oparil receives ACC award
She was presented the award during the 62nd Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology in San Francisco, Calif., in March.
Despite recent reports, new study finds no evidence that digoxin increases mortality
New study in European Heart Journal contradicts a recent study in the same publication, suggests evidence is lacking that digoxin increases mortality as atrial fibrillation treatment.
Largely dismissed heart failure drug may help solve costly problem for Medicare and hospitals
A good snooze, regularly, can help the heart stay healthy
Kay named professor emeritus
Kay has held several administrative positions at UAB, including director of the Clinical Electrophysiology Section within the Division of Cardiovascular Disease.
UAB increases physicians ranked on Best Doctors in America list
The latest edition of Best Doctors in America ® recognizes 325 UAB physicians — voted by their peers as the best.
Take this to heart: The No. 1 killer of women is preventable
Heart disease kills more women, young and old, than cancer. Yet for most, it’s avoidable with a healthier lifestyle.
Leesar named to endowed professorship in interventional cardiology
Leesar will be the inaugural holder of an endowed professorship in cardiology.
