Research and Innovation

An Undiagnosed Genetic Disorder Now Can Get Identified Before It’s Too Late
34 million people are unknowingly at risk of deadly heart attacks by age 30, thanks to an underdiagnosed genetic condition. To increase diagnoses of the cholesterol-related disorder and save lives, Dartmouth Health cardiologists have launched the TREAT-FH

Convenient, Consistent Cardiovascular Care Comes to Southern New Hampshire
PET scans are now available at Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester, and CT scans are coming Summer 2026.That’s in addition to the in-person cardiac monitoring and care of patients in Concord, Manchester, Nashua and surrounding communities.

What Is Minimally Invasive, Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair?
This type of heart valve repair is now a sought-after alternative to open heart surgery at Dartmouth Health, thanks to Bjoern D. Suckow, MD, MS and his team.

A First-of-Its-Kind Dermatology Clinic for Patients With Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome are no strangers to specialty care. But until now, their largest external organ—their skin—has not historically received the same attention.

3D Scholars Program: Fostering Connections within the Device Development Ecosystem
Dartmouth Health experts are driving innovation and forging collaboration in device development through the Dartmouth Device Development (3D) Scholars program.

Heart Failure Length-of-Stay Research Aims to Optimize Patient Care
Researchers are using AI to look for factors that contribute to a longer length of stay, with the aim of identifying at-risk patients and developing scalable management strategies.

Robotic Cardiac Surgery Promotes 'Game-Changing' Patient Care
Local patients will no longer have to travel to Boston or New York to access minimally invasive robotic mitral valve procedures.

New Electrophysiology Device Clinic Serves Southern NH Residents
Patients in Concord, Manchester, and Nashua who need a pacemaker, defibrillator, or loop monitor can now access pre- and post-surgical care and ongoing follow-up close to home.

Renal Denervation: A New Option for Refractory High Blood Pressure
Dartmouth Health now offers a minimally invasive interventional cardiology treatment for hypertension—taking a team approach to long-term blood pressure control.

Monitoring Pollen Close to Home
If you suffer from spring allergies in the Upper Valley, this pollen-counting station provides data on pollen levels near you.