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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 25, 2011
University of Michigan Medical School Announces Creation of Eric J. Topol Professorship in Cardiovascular Medicine
The University of Michigan Medical School today announced the establishment of the Eric J. Topol Professorship in Cardiovascular Medicine.
News Releases | October 2, 2011
Scripps is Transforming Medicine: Watch our Special Series on NBC 7
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.
Scripps in the News | September 22, 2011
Scripps Investigates Implantable Device to Reduce Stroke Risk
Scripps researchers talk about a small implant called The Watchman that is designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
News Releases | August 21, 2011
Device May Eliminate Need for Blood Thinners in Some Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A new device being studied at select hospitals across the country may eliminate the need for blood thinners in some patients who have atrial fibrillation.
News Releases | July 26, 2011
Conrad Prebys Gives $45 Million to Scripps Health
The San Diego philanthropist is fighting back against the disease that almost ended his life by donating to the most advanced cardiac center on the West Coast.
News Releases | July 18, 2011
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Scripps Among Nation’s Best for Heart Care
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals has named the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital heart programs among the best in the U.S.
Patient Stories | July 13, 2011
Offering Protection from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Rhina and Hector Paredes created the Eric Paredes Safe a Life Foundation after their son's death to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
News Releases | July 4, 2011
New Scripps Study First to Validate Usefulness of Pocket Ultrasound
Learn about a study at Scripps designed to validate the usefulness of a pocket-sized ultrasound device, the Vscan.