Topics: Heart and Vascular Institute

An elderly woman puts her hand over in chest and grimaces in pain.

The Medical Minute: Can you have a heart attack and not know it?

Feb 5, 2025

Not all heart attacks have telltale symptoms like chest pain. A Penn State Health cardiologist shares signs of a silent heart attack and tips to protect your heart.

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College of Medicine researchers awarded more than $6 million to study heart function in women with preeclampsia

Feb 3, 2025

Penn State College of Medicine has been awarded $6.1 million to advance the study of heart function in women who have experienced severe preeclampsia.

Soleimani named chair of the Department of Surgery

Dec 23, 2024

Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center have named Dr. Behzad Soleimani as the new chair of the Department of Surgery.

Two doctors perform a transcarotid artery revascularization procedure at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. They are focused and working in a well-lit operating room, using medical instruments and equipment to carry out the procedure.

Penn State Health completes 300th TCAR procedure for carotid artery disease

Nov 12, 2024

Minimally invasive procedure reduces risk of future stroke Penn State Health recently completed its 300th transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure. The achievement comes as the health system also marks the […]

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Pulsed field ablation produces results for Penn State Health patients with AFib

Oct 14, 2024

Three people who were struggling with AFib had a new treatment called pulsed field ablation at Penn State Health. It uses short bursts of electrical energy to target cardiac tissue.

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Heart transplant patient reunion celebrates 40 years of heart transplants at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sep 17, 2024

Some of the more than 590 people who have received heart transplants at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the hospital’s heart transplant program.

Tyler Thomas, left, gestures as he talks to patient John Jones, right. Thomas is wearing a button-down shirt, tie, glasses and has a stethoscope around his neck. Jones is wearing a Hawaiian shirt and has his hands over his heart.

Lancaster man’s life transformed by new heart failure program at Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center

Sep 9, 2024

A Lancaster man who suffered cardiac arrest is learning the lifestyle changes he needs in a new Heart Failure Program at Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center.

Two physicians perform a procedure on a draped patient in a surgical setting. Various pieces of medical equipment are located throughout the room.

Penn State Health hospitals recognized for commitment to heart disease and stroke treatment

Sep 5, 2024

The American Heart Association has honored Penn State Health’s hospitals with a series of prestigious awards, acknowledging their dedication to implementing the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.

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The Medical Minute: Understanding AFib and how to treat it

Jul 31, 2024

By itself, AFib isn’t life-threatening, but it can lead to life-threatening consequences. A Penn State Health expert discusses why that flutter in your chest is important and new treatments that are available.

A physician wearing a cap, mask and gown performs a procedure on a patient, referencing a nearby monitor. Another monitor is located closer to the camera.

Three Penn State Health hospitals introduce new technology for treatment of atrial fibrillation

Jun 24, 2024

Three Penn State Health hospitals are among the first in Pennsylvania to offer patients pulsed field ablation – a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, the most common type of heart arrhythmia.

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