The second year of a new event can often be more challenging than the first. But that did not appear to be the case for the second annual Iowa Cardiovascular Summit: Advances in Electrophysiology and Heart Failure. A large crowd of area clinicians attended the first year’s two-day session, but the second year’s attendance appeared […]
When a heart attack strikes, the body scrambles to repair the damage. A critical part of this process involves cardiac fibroblasts (CF), specialized cells that help maintain the heart’s structure. But when these cells become overactive, they can produce too much scar tissue. This excess production leads to cardiac fibrosis—a major contributor to heart failure. […]
When a young patient experiences unexplained complete heart block (CHB), cardiologists typically prioritize acute concerns through interventions like pacemaker implantation. However, identifying the condition’s underlying cause, such as cardiac sarcoidosis (CS), is crucial, as it can significantly impact treatment strategy, long-term management, and even the type of device selected. In a retrospective study featured in […]
Ryan Boudreau, PhD, associate professor in cardiovascular medicine has received a seven-year, $7.6M R35 NHLBI Emerging Investigator Award (EIA) to support a comprehensive research program examining the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying heart disease, the global leading cause of death. Boudreau is one of a few scientists nationwide, and the second at the University of […]
With the closing of the traditional venue of the Iowa River Power Company, the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine had to find a new location for its annual “holiday” party. Held deep enough into winter as to avoid any conflicts and to provide a bright spot in the waning days of a long, cold season, the […]
After a day of demonstrating just how far the science of cardiovascular research had been advanced, guests of the ACRC’s 50th anniversary celebration reconvened in the evening to connect on a more personal level, to celebrate, and to reminisce. They also came together to honor the man whose vision and tenacity launched and sustained the […]
On Saturday, October 5, cardiovascular disease clinicians from the region gathered at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) on the University of Iowa campus to attend a brand-new continuing medical education conference. The inaugural event, designed to enhance clinical practice through updated knowledge in electrophysiology, is a joint effort between Mayo Clinic and UI Health Care. […]
The late-winter “holiday party” has become a fairly standard event across the department, but Barry London, MD, PhD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, articulates best what makes it so appealing. “The month of December is so busy for everyone and the winters in Iowa can be long, it’s nice for people to have […]
The Department of Internal Medicine is pleased to announce that Molly Flynn, MBA, MHA, will become Division Administrator for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, effective November 6. Flynn succeeds Jonathan Bluemke, MS-HSM, who will extend his time with the department to help manage the transition. Flynn comes to us with a strong background in cardiovascular […]
Forty years ago, David Wagner, MD, gained the vital hands-on skills that he needed to launch a career in otolaryngology surgery—all thanks to his mentor, Donald Heistad, MD, a University of Iowa Health Care cardiologist and 2020 recipient of the Darryl and Nancy Granner Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award. It was an experience […]