MUSC Heart & Vascular Center

03/31/2026

https://www.wistv.com/2026/03/30/understanding-heart-failure-with-musc-health/

Dr. Patrick McCann with MUSC Health talks about heart failure.

03/31/2026

Happy National Doctor's Day!

Today, we reflect on the incredible work and positive change our team brings to the community. Thank you to all of the physicians who have helped improve patient care, and to those who continue to teach future generations.

03/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Michael Zile, M.D., Distinguished University Professor, on receiving the Winter 2026 College of Medicine Research Excellence Award for his work, “Mechanistic Basis for Differential Effects of Interatrial Shunt Treatment in HFrEF vs HFpEF,” published in January 2026.

In addition to this honor, Dr. Zile was named a 2026 Distinguished Award Recipient by the American College of Cardiology.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NHn9JB

College of Medicine College of Cardiology

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

03/18/2026

A win for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders! MUSC Health recently completed the first two U.S. cases in a clinical trial evaluating Saline Enhanced Radiofrequency (SERF) Needle Ablation for patients with refractory Ventricular Tachycardia.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) study is led by Cardiac Electrophysiologist Jeffrey Winterfield and is supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute through an SBIR grant.

This early work could help advance new treatment options for patients with complex heart rhythm disorders.

Thank you to all of our clinicians and researchers dedicated to changing what's possible in cardiac care!

03/05/2026

Rare heart conditions like transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR‑CM) can go undiagnosed for years, but clinical trials at MUSC are giving patients new hope.

Dr. Daniel Judge and the MUSC Heart & Vascular team are studying medications, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies that target ATTR‑CM at its source.

Jimmy Addison, a participant in one of these trials, is already seeing the benefits. Every step he takes reflects the promise of research and the difference it can make for patients.

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/yfs2vpwu

03/04/2026

A huge milestone for MUSC Health Columbia!

Last week, our very first LVAD implant patient, John Summers, was safely discharged home. This moment represents the dedication of our incredible heart care team and the lifesaving innovation happening right here in the Midlands.

We’re proud to continue Changing What’s Possible for our patients and families. 🫀✨

03/03/2026

The board of trustees for the Medical University Hospital Authority voted unanimously Monday to approve the purchase of Palmetto Primary Care Physicians for $111 million. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aKwnxm

03/02/2026

Atrial fibrillation, or A fib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and can increase the risk of stroke or heart failure.

At MUSC Health in Columbia, Dr. Francis Ugowe is part of the heart team using the Affera system, a next-generation technology that makes treating A fib safer and more flexible.

The platform allows doctors to switch between two treatment methods during one procedure, giving them the ability to focus on the heart tissue that needs care while protecting surrounding areas.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3y537dnu