General surgery residency graduate and fellowship alum to join the Section of Cardiac Surgery.
Ali Khiabani, MD, MHA, joins Section of Cardiac Surgery
Category: Cardiac Surgery
WashU Medicine team performs region’s first procedure using breakthrough valve technology (Links to an external site)
Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.
Marfan syndrome, connective tissue, and the aorta: What you need to know
Marfan syndrome can impact the connective tissue of the heart. Learn more about what this means for people with the condition.
Know the signs of Marfan syndrome
Knowing the signs of Marfan syndrome can help you get a diagnosis and seek any necessary treatment.
Living with Marfan syndrome, Marcy’s journey after aortic dissection (Links to an external site)
When Marcy Lagarde felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn’t right.
Voice of survival: A radio broadcaster’s journey through a rare heart condition (Links to an external site)
When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.
Blood pressure: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
Understanding your blood pressure reading can help you take heart-healthy steps.
Reduce stress for a healthier heart
Stress can have a negative impact on heart health, but there are ways to manage it.
Beating the odds: A pastor’s journey through advanced, lifesaving heart care (Links to an external site)
When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia.
When is valve replacement necessary for pulmonary valve stenosis?
Some cases of pulmonary valve stenosis may require valve replacement. Learn why.
Can surgery replace a diseased heart valve?
Surgery can replace a diseased heart valve with a new one.
New Plaza West Tower expands WashU Medicine’s advanced, research-driven heart and vascular care (Links to an external site)
16-story tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital increases access to life-saving care and state-of-the-art imaging across the region
A heart for the community (Links to an external site)
When His Heart Stopped, a New Life Began (Links to an external site)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Receives 2024 Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award
Hospital recognized for world-class care in mitral valve repair surgery.
Understanding ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation helps the body recover during heart or lung failure.