There are 34,312 active physicians specializing in cardiology in the U.S., according to recent data from KFF.

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has implanted one of the world's first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker in a patient, a minimally invasive procedure recently cleared by the FDA. 

On Nov. 3, Mulkay Cardiology Consultants at Holy Name Medical Center in Hackensack, N.J., notified the Maine attorney general's office of a ransomware incident that the company discovered in September, databreaches.net reported Nov. 6. 

Dalton, Ga.-based Hamilton Health Care System opened a cardiology practice in Cleveland, Tenn., according to a recent LinkedIn post from the health system. 

WebMD released the results of the hospitals and health systems that providers prefer the most for cardiology in the U.S.

From August 2022 to 2023, cardiology patient volumes increased in four of five geographic regions in the U.S., according to an Oct. 26 "Strata and Syntellis Performance Trends" report, which reviewed data from 2,000 hospitals and 135,000 physicians nationwide. 

Here are four newly announced or opened cardiology ASCs reported by Becker's since Oct. 16:

The highest paid cardiologist in San Diego earns $749,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here are five cardiology updates that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 24: 

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network added Islam Badawy, DO, to its team of cardiologists.

Huntington, W. Va.-based Marshall Health Network has added two cardiologists to its team, including George Linsenmeyer III, MD, and Zachary Curtis, MD, according to an Oct. 30 report from the Loop Press.

Here are six cardiologists in the news on whom Becker's has reported since Oct. 6:

WebMD released the results of the hospitals and health systems that patients prefer the most for cardiology in the U.S.

The employment rate of cardiologists is projected to increase 3% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

WebMD and Medscape partnered up to name the most preferred hospitals and health systems for cardiology in the U.S.

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Williamsport, Pa., has made three additions to its cardiology team, according to an Oct. 23 report by NorthcentralPA.com.

Cardiologists earn $271,236 per year in Florida, the lowest-paying state for the profession, according to career website ZipRecruiter.

Cardiologists earn $420,483 in Nevada, the highest-paying state for the profession, according to career website ZipRecruiter.

Here are seven cardiology updates Becker's has reported on since Oct. 9:

Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Medical Center's interventional cardiology team has completed its 100th Watchman heart procedure.