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Cardiac Care

  • St. Louis VA performs WATCHMAN heart implant procedure

    St. Louis VA performs WATCHMAN heart implant procedure

    WATCHMAN reduces stroke risk and serves as an alternative to lifelong use of blood thinners.

  • Veteran’s life saved thanks to Mock Code Simulation Program

    Veteran’s life saved thanks to Mock Code Simulation Program

    The staff at the Springfield, Ohio VA Clinic were ready when the worst-case scenario happened. All thanks to a Mock Code simulation training.

  • VA Medical Center drastically reduces cardiac arrest deaths for Veterans

    VA Medical Center drastically reduces cardiac arrest deaths for Veterans

    RSST was established in 2012 to help combat needless cardiac arrest deaths by providing consultative evaluation for hospital staff who are often thrust into “Code Blue” situations in dire circumstances.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Ken

    Why I get my health care at VA: Ken

    National Guard Veteran Ken knows VA – he was a doctor there prior to his deployment. When he was injured in Iraq, he skipped private health care, and instead chose to trust his care to VA.

  • Marine Corps Veteran Richard: Why I get my health care at VA

    Marine Corps Veteran Richard: Why I get my health care at VA

    Marine Corps Veteran Richard says VA came through when he needed help the most, enrolling him for care, bedside in a civilian hospital. “The only reason I am sitting here today is because of VA.”

  • 100-Year-Old Veteran loves VA telehealth

    100-Year-Old Veteran loves VA telehealth

    New technologies just for the young? Air Force Veteran Dr. Joseph Belshe,100, has used telehealth technology for almost two years to receive care from VA. Receives his cardiac care using VA Video Connect.

  • VA physicians lead innovative changes in Veteran cardiac care

    VA physicians lead innovative changes in Veteran cardiac care

    VA continues to offer cutting edge cardiac care to Veterans, with many innovative ideas and practices coming directly from health care providers.

  • Advancing the heart health of women Veterans

    Advancing the heart health of women Veterans

    As one of our country’s most pressing health issues, heart [...]

  • Specialized cardiovascular career opportunities

    Specialized cardiovascular career opportunities

    When it comes to the cardiovascular health of America’s Veterans, [...]

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Last updated February 3, 2025

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