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News Releases | May 10, 2012

Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat

A study conducted at Scripps Health has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care.
Scripps in the News | March 20, 2012

New Test May Predict the Possibility of a Heart Attack

Findings from a 2012 study led by Scripps Translational Science Institute shows a promising new blood test may help predict heart attacks.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2012

Is It Your Stomach—Or Your Heart?

What she thought was indigestion turned out to be a serious heart condition. Learn about Calista Davis’ story and her experience at Scripps Health.
Patient Stories | February 28, 2012

Racing to Heart Health

Learn about Mary Rose, an athlete who overcame a heart condition and kept her active lifestyle after a heart procedure at Scripps Health in San Diego.
Scripps in the News | November 16, 2011

Putting Heart Attacks on Ice

See how rapidly lowering body temperature can help patients survive heart attacks.
Al Fields had a heart attack while running. When he woke up four days later at Scripps, he learned his body had been cooled drastically to help him heal.
News Releases | November 2, 2011

FDA Approves First Artificial Aortic Heart Valve Placed Without Open-Heart Surgery

The U.S. FDA on Wednesday approved the first catheter-based aortic heart valve replacement without the need for open-heart surgery in the U.S.
News Releases | October 2, 2011

Scripps is Transforming Medicine: Watch our Special Series on NBC 7

See ways Scripps Health is transforming medicine and saving lives through the eyes of our patients. Watch the Today Show this fall on NBC7.
Scripps airs vignettes about advances in medicine, personalized medicine and improving patient care.
Scripps in the News | September 22, 2011

Scripps Doctors Use Handheld Device to See Inside the Heart

About the size of a cell phone, this “pocket EKG” device (Vscan) is like a digital visual stethoscope that helps physicians rapidly screen for cardiac problems.