MedStar Health News

Only Nationally Ranked Heart and Vascular Program in the Washington Region by U.S. News & World Report WASHINGTON — MedStar Washington Hospital Center has again been recognized as one of the...

Hospital earns “A” grades across top categories and is best in class at serving its patients and community WASHINGTON — MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the most socially respon...

WASHINGTON – Many are familiar with coronary stents to treat blocked arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. Venous stents work in the same way to open obstructed or narrowed veins deep in...

Patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea can now qualify for a procedure using a surgically implanted device they can activate with a device similar to a TV remote WASHINGTON – More than 6% ...

WASHINGTON –– Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, has been elected president of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons at the organization’s annual meeting on Janua...

Biocontainment and observation of patients in one dedicated space WASHINGTON – MedStar Washington Hospital Center has opened a state-of-the-art Biocontainment Unit (BCU) that will be used primar...