ALBANY – The latest therapies and leading-edge surgical techniques used by Albany Med Health System’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons were all made possible by previous clinical, translational, and basic science research. Within the System, our scientists and clinicians are also advancing the understanding of heart diseases and related conditions. Contributions to Diagnosis and Treatment Studies The latest therapies and leading-edge surgical techniques used by Albany Med Health System’s cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons were all made possible by previous clinical, translational, and basic science research.