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Scripps in the News | January 20, 2023
Scripps Cardiologist Featured in Heart Valve Replacement Story
Curtiss Stinis, MD, was first in San Diego to implant a new experimental heart device in a patient. Learn more from the nationally televised feature.
News Releases | December 28, 2022
Scripps Health Reveals Top Medical News Stories of 2022
Scripps physicians, scientists and staff worked to advance patient care in important ways. Here are the top health stories of 2022 from Scripps.
Health and Wellness | November 21, 2022
New Hope on Horizon for Heart Valve Patients
A new minimally invasive heart valve replacement procedure is showing early success in a clinical trial at Scripps.
News Releases | July 15, 2022
First Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Replacement in San Diego County Completed by Scripps Cardiologists
Scripps Clinic cardiologists recently became the first in San Diego to replace a tricuspid heart valve in a patient. Learn more about this key advancement.
Health and Wellness | August 3, 2021
What Is Coronary Artery Disease? (podcast)
A Scripps cardiologist explains how coronary artery disease occurs, treatment options and whether it can be prevented or reversed.
Health and Wellness | July 26, 2021
What Causes Blocked Arteries? (video)
Coronary artery disease is the narrowing of the heart’s coronary arteries caused by buildup of plaque. A Scripps cardiologist explains.
Patient Stories | November 22, 2019
Patient Has Rare Mitral Valve Procedure
A cancer survivor continues to beat the odds after successfully having both her aortic and mitral valves replaced at Scripps.
Scripps in the News | June 3, 2019
Scripps Heart Patient Gets Rare Life-Saving Valve Surgery
A Del Mar resident whose health improved after undergoing a rare heart valve replacement surgery is featured in the Del Mar Times.
News Releases | February 5, 2019
Scripps Clinic Named First Center of Excellence in San Diego County for Treating Prevalent Heart Disease
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 | January 8, 2017
Study Validates Use of Drug-Eluding Stent In Lower Leg Vessel Blockage
Scripps expert says data from a newly published study have confirmed the effectiveness of drug-eluding stents to treat vessel blockage in the lower legs.