Cardiology

Cardiology

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham interventional cardiology team led by Dr. Christopher DeGroat after performing the region’s first intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure to treat severely calcified peripheral artery disease (PAD).
September 9, 2025

Cardiology team at UAB St. Vincent’s performs innovative new treatment for peripheral artery disease

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham became the first hospital in the region to perform a groundbreaking intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) procedure for peripheral artery disease. This innovative technology uses soundwaves to safely open blocked arteries and improve patient outcomes.
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July 21, 2025

Army vet ‘forever grateful’ for UAB St. Vincent’s cardio surgery team

After life-saving heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent’s, Army vet Charles Webb shares his gratitude for the expert care from Dr. Sultan and the CTS team.
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July 3, 2025

Developing heart-healthy habits for children

Expert tips from UAB and Children’s of Alabama on guiding kids toward heart-healthy habits such as healthy eating, daily activity, adequate sleep, and positive role modeling to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.
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March 4, 2025

Calcium Score Screenings: A Powerful Tool for Preventing Heart Disease

Discover how a noninvasive coronary calcium score screening can help assess heart disease risk before symptoms appear. Learn from UAB experts about this screening tool and its benefits.
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March 3, 2025

Six signs it is time to see a cardiologist

UAB St. Vincent’s cardiologist Munish Goyal, M.D., shares his top six signs that it is time to see a heart specialist before a cardiac event occurs.
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Vestavia Police Officer, Jerry Hughes
February 13, 2025

Routine medical exam may have saved police officer’s life

A police officer’s yearly exam at UAB St. Vincent’s Occupational Health Services in Vestavia Hills, AL, showed signs of advanced kidney and heart failure.
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Steve McCullars (Multiple Competency Clinic Technician, Nutrition Sciences Research) is monitoring blood pressure on unidentified female participant in a room in the Susan Mott Webb Nutrition Sciences Building, 2020.
February 11, 2025

Women’s heart health: Here is what you should know

Learn about heart disease in women, its unique symptoms, and effective prevention strategies. Experts from UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s share insights on protecting women's heart health.
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February 5, 2025

43-year-old man’s life saved with open heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent’s

At 43-years-old, Dan Boatman underwent open heart surgery at UAB St. Vincent's East to remove a severe blockage in his left anterior descending artery, often referred to as the widow-maker.
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Illustration of medical professionals conducting research
January 10, 2025

Clinical trial UAB St. Vincent’s testing medication to reduce blood clots in people with AFib

UAB St. Vincent’s is conducting an international clinical trial for a new anticoagulant medication for people with AFib to reduce the risk of blood clots. UAB St. Vincent’s is one of only two hospitals in Alabama conducting the trial.
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Nurse taking blood pressure of a senior woman patient at home
October 1, 2024

Cardiology

The cardiologists and care teams at UAB St. Vincent’s provide personalized care for your heart and vascular health. We listen to understand how heart and vascular issues are affecting your […]
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