Cardiology

Kaplan Medical Center management filed a complaint against cardiology head Prof. Kobi George over unauthorized blood sampling for research, amid an ongoing probe into falsified residency training records.

Medical device startup Filterlex Medical has filed for liquidation at the Haifa District Court after clinical trials on a competitor's product questioned market viability, leaving 1.3 million shekels in debt.

A recent cardiology study reveals that sleeping with even dim light in the room can thicken heart muscle walls, potentially increasing the risk of future heart problems.

Medical experts recommend adopting the 7-2-2 rule for accurate home blood pressure monitoring. Learn proper measurement techniques, preparation steps, and when to seek urgent care.

Israeli health-tech startup UltraSight has raised $24 million in a Series B2 funding round led by Alive HealthTech Growth Fund, bringing its total capital raised to $42 million.

A 100-year-old lucid and independent Galilee resident successfully underwent a complex, high-risk cardiac catheterization using advanced technology at the Galilee Medical Center.

A new weekly column explores the science of longevity and recent setbacks in cardiovascular research, including clinical trials targeting Lipoprotein(a) and inflammation.

A new study has found that catching up on sleep on weekends is beneficial for the body. Experts suggest that an extra 1 hour and 27 minutes of sleep is the ideal amount to reduce health risks.

Leading cardiology organizations worldwide have published the "Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction," replacing the previous numerical classification with three clear clinical categories. The goal of this update is to move beyond merely confirming a heart attack to accurately identifying its cause, thereby tailoring treatment. The document was prepared by the European Society of...

A study involving over 480,000 people found that those who climbed stairs regularly had a 39% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of death from any cause. Dr. Maali Abu Omar, a pediatric cardiology specialist at Emek Medical Center, notes: 'Even a simple action like replacing the elevator with stairs can benefit heart health, and it costs nothing.'

In a lawsuit filed against the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, it is claimed that during a catheterization, the team of cardiologists acted in an order different from that described in medical practice, which caused severe physical and brain damage to the patient. His condition continued to deteriorate until he suffered cardiac arrest and required resuscitation. The expert opinion states that...

A 40-year-old woman was convinced she had digestive issues, but collapsed shortly after arriving at the HaEmek Medical Center ER. Tests revealed she had suffered a myocardial infarction. Doctors warn that women often experience atypical symptoms like stomach or back pain instead of classic chest pressure.

Significant news for high-risk patients: The innovative LAMPOON technique prevents life-threatening complications and allows complex patients to avoid open-heart surgery and recover within days.