Heart and Vascular
With introduction of surgical robot, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center cements status as northern New England’s leader in mitral valve repair
DHMC's rate of successful mitral valve surgery already among nation's best at over 95%
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.
Celebrating 500 Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Patients Treated at Dartmouth Health
In January 2025, Dartmouth Health celebrated its 500th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure.
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.
Dartmouth Health adds nine new providers from various disciplines across health system
Providers span eight healthcare disciplines and practices across two Dartmouth Health locations
Advanced Cardiac Imaging Capabilities Enhance Coordination of Care
Dartmouth Health is now offering cardiac PET and will soon offer cardiac CT in southern New Hampshire, creating a new referral option for primary care providers and patients.
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.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is the first in northern New England to receive national certification for hypertension from the American Heart Association
Certified Comprehensive Hypertension Centers are recognized as leaders in providing the most up-to-date, effective treatment strategies based on current evidence-based research in hypertension.