Cardiology

Cardiology

Monica Hunter, M.D., Michael Parks, M.D., and John Thurber, M.D.
July 14, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham re-certified for TAVR heart procedures

UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham earned another ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification through 2029, recognizing excellence in TAVR and advanced heart valve care.
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Cardiovascular team stands in the hallway of UAB St. Vincent's East with balloons and a banner that reads "Congratulations on 1000 lives changed"
May 26, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s East performs 1,000th WATCHMAN anti-stroke procedure

UAB St. Vincent’s East recently completed its 1,000th WATCHMAN procedure, offering AFib patients a long-term alternative to blood thinners.
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Infographic depicting exercises and movements that improve heart health
April 15, 2026

How you can improve heart health from your desk

Sedentary and sitting behavior in office workplaces is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Simple exercises can improve heart health.
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Care team at UAB St. Vincent's Chilton stand in front of CT scanning machine that can perform scans on entire organs in a short amount of time.
February 25, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s Chilton installs new system for scanning entire organs

UAB St. Vincent's Chilton is home to a state-of-the-art CT imaging system that provides high definition imaging across the entire body.
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Top view of a heart shaped plate surrounded by a knife and a fork and some healthy food such as a salmon fillet, broccoli, oat flakes, chia and flax seeds, cherry tomatoes, carrots, almond, avocado, spinach and olive oil. All the objects are on a rustic wooden table.
February 21, 2026

How your diet can support heart health

A heart-healthy diet can lower cholesterol and blood pressure while reducing inflammation. UAB St. Vincent’s nutrition experts share practical tips, key nutrients, and simple meal ideas to support long-term cardiovascular health.
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Robin Wadsworth sitting with her team at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham celebrating her return to work
February 17, 2026

UAB St. Vincent’s employee makes a comeback after heart attack

After suffering a sudden heart attack in the hospital parking deck, a longtime UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham employee received lifesaving emergency care, cardiac stents, ICU treatment, and rehabilitation before returning to work one year later.
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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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