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Scripps in the News | April 3, 2019

Clinical Trial at Scripps Paves Way for More Patients to Benefit from Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedure

Dr. Paul Teirstein, MD, an interventional cardiologist, uses minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to treat certain heart problems.
A U-T story highlighted a clinical trial at Scripps that is allowing more patients to benefit from minimally invasive heart valve replacement.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019

Padres Legend Beats Heart Arrhythmia

Bruce Bochy, former San Diego Padres manager, smiles and holds his wife’s hand, grateful to be free from atrial fibrillation after treatment at Scripps.
Former San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy overcomes debilitating atrial fibrillation (Afib) after catheter ablation treatment at Scripps.
News Releases | February 5, 2019

Scripps Clinic Named First Center of Excellence in San Diego County for Treating Prevalent Heart Disease

Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, cardiology, Scripps Clinic.
Scripps Clinic has been named a Center of Excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, the first in San Diego County to be recognized for...
Scripps in the News | July 5, 2017

Scripps Leading Way in Heart Procedures Through Wrist

A growing number of catheter-based heart procedures are being done through the wrist rather than the groin, according to a 10News report.
Scripps in the News | May 12, 2017

Union-Tribune: Scripps Leading Trend to Enter Wrist for Heart Procedures

More than 80 percent of catheter-based heart procedures at Scripps Clinic are being done through the wrist rather than the groin.
Scripps in the News | October 30, 2016

Mother Teresa's Time at Scripps Recalled

Dr. Teirstein and Mother Theresa
Twenty-five years after Scripps Clinic physicians saved the life of Mother Teresa, Pope Francis declared the exalted Roman Catholic nun a saint.
News Releases | October 24, 2016

Scripps Performs First Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement on Low-Risk Patient in San Diego County

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Scripps Clinic cardiologists became the first in San Diego County to replace a failing aortic heart valve using a minimally invasive procedure.
News Releases | July 31, 2016

U.S. News Ranks Scripps No. 1 for Heart Care, Diabetes, Gynecology and Gastroenterology in San Diego Region

2016 US News
U.S. News & World Report ranks Scripps hospitals among best in nation, including for heart care for 2016-17.
Scripps in the News | July 13, 2016

FDA Approves New Absorbable Heart Stent Tested at Scripps

Scripps Clinic cardiologist Paul Teirstein, MD, weighed in on a new absorbable stent recently cleared for commercial use by the FDA.
Scripps in the News | March 29, 2016

Scripps Experts Participate in Panel on Patient Data

Scripps experts discussed the challenges that wearable sensors and apps embedded in patients smartphones bring .