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Heart and Vascular
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July 30, 2025Patient finds hope after a decade of dangerous blood pressure spikes
Else Carr’s life improved dramatically after treatment at the UC Davis Resistant Hypertension Clinic, where a breakthrough procedure stabilized her blood pressure.
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July 29, 2025UC Davis Medical Center ranked as top hospital in the Sacramento region
UC Davis Medical Center is the No. 1 hospital in the Sacramento region and No. 7 in California, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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July 18, 2025
President Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency: What it means
Vascular Surgeon Mimmie Kwong discusses chronic venous insufficiency after President Donald Trump is diagnosed with the common condition.
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July 16, 2025UC Davis Health recognized by American Heart Association for high-quality heart and stroke care
UC Davis Medical Center earned four Get With The Guidelines awards from the American Heart Association for improving care for heart and stroke patients.
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June 30, 2025UC Davis Health enrolls first patient in carotid artery stent trial
Vascular surgeons performed the first procedure using the CGuard Prime carotid stent system in a clinical trial for a patient with carotid artery disease.
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June 26, 2025Remote monitoring shows real results: UC Davis Health helps patients lower blood pressure at home
Patients enrolled in the Remote Patient Monitoring program for blood pressure have demonstrated significant improvement in their readings over the course of their participation.
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June 23, 2025Experiencing awe may help people with long COVID feel better mentally
In a new study, researchers examined how the feeling of awe might help people struggling with long COVID.
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May 13, 2025Vascular surgery provides patients with new minimally invasive treatment for peripheral artery disease
Vascular surgeons completed their first percutaneous transmural arterial bypass therapy using the DETOUR System, becoming the first in Sacramento to perform this minimally invasive treatment.
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May 05, 2025Infant is first in region to get innovative stent that grows with her into adulthood
Baby treated at UC Davis Health is the first in Northern California to receive a new stent designed for infants, which can expand to adult sizes.
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April 22, 2025Pediatric cardiology team uses virtual reality to treat rare congenital heart defect
Pediatric cardiology team utilizes virtual reality to treat a patient who was diagnosed with rare congenital heart defect despite being in her 60s.
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March 25, 2025Vascular surgery team performs aortic repair with newly approved device
UC Davis Health vascular surgeons are among the first in the country to use a groundbreaking thoracic endovascular graft for patients with thoracic aortic disease.
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March 20, 2025More than 350 people attend free youth heart screening event in Davis
This month’s free youth heart screening at Harper Junior High in Davis drew 366 people.
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March 19, 2025
UC Davis Health launches study to analyze how stress from everyday life impacts heart health
Researchers are working to better understand how people’s environments, social relations, life experiences and daily stresses affect heart health.
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March 11, 2025Vascular surgeons save patient’s life after car accident causes aortic arch tear
Vascular surgeons performed the first endovascular arch replacement with a dual branched device deployment procedure in the region after a patient suffered an aortic tear during a car accident.
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March 06, 2025Project ADAM Sacramento prepares park staff for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies
Project ADAM Sacramento is providing AED training to Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District staff, as new AEDs are installed in area parks.
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February 14, 2025Minimally invasive procedure reduces stroke risk
The Medical Center has become the first in the Sacramento region to perform 200 minimally invasive TCAR procedures to clear plaque and help prevent strokes.
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February 12, 2025Heart disease in women takes center stage at 20th annual UC Davis Health forum
The Women’s Cardiovascular Medicine Program hosted its 20th annual Women’s Heart Care Forum to educate women community leaders about preventing heart disease.
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January 08, 2025UC Davis Health cardiology team is one of the first in the nation to use novel pVAD system
Cardiovascular Medicine is among the first in the country to utilize a novel pVAD to support blood flow in patients undergoing high-risk stent procedures.
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January 06, 2025Andrew Barleben named the new UC Davis Aortic Center director
Renowned vascular surgeon and researcher Andrew Barleben joins UC Davis Health as director of the Aortic Center.
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December 20, 2024First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child
UC Davis pediatric cardiologist Dan Cortez is first in the world to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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