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The Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute in the News
The Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute (LCVI) at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport hospitals provides the highest level of diagnostic, interventional, surgical and rehabilitative cardiac care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
LCVI and its world-renowned physicians and specialists are often featured in the news and media.

Heart Attack Treatment Saves Johnston Man's Life
A heart recovery reunion brought William Angell back to Rhode Island Hospital in November, 2022 to thank the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute team who saved his life. This is their story.
New Technology Study to Help Treat Atrial Fibrillation at Rhode Island Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital is the only site in New England using artificial intelligence to treat atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that causes irregular heart rhythms.
A study is being led by led by Dr. Daniel Philbin, a cardiac electrophysiologist and director of the Arrhythmia Service at the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute.
AI put to the test during cardiac procedures in R.I.
October 28, 2022 (Providence Business News)
Rhode Island Hospital to test new artificial intelligence to treat common heart problem
September 26, 2022 (WJAR NBC 10)
Using AI software to treat a common heart rhythm disorder
September 19, 2022 (Boston Globe)
More News Featuring the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute
Here are more of the stories making headlines. Click on a headline below to view the story on the webpage of its original news publication.
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Lifespan's 500th patient receives Watchman device for stroke prevention
January 20, 2023 (WJAR NBC 10)
Community Focus: Lifespan's Dr. Athena Poppas
February 16, 2023 (WPRI-12)
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute receives prestigious NIH training grant
November 29, 2022 (WJAR NBC 10)
Rhode Island Hospital to test new artificial intelligence to treat common heart problem
September 26, 2022 (WJAR NBC 10)
AI put to the test during cardiac procedures in R.I.
October 28, 2022 (Providence Business News)
‘Don’t wait around’: RI man’s medical history uncovers long-term heart damage
June 1, 2022 (WPRI-12)
Patient thanks local doctor for saving his life with commemorative cakes every year
September 14, 2021 (WJAR NBC 10)
Pawtucket minister says 'God spared my life and brought me back from the dead'
August 2, 2021 (WJAR NBC 10)