Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
Collaborative research: Transforming surgical approaches in congenital heart disease
Category: Eghtesady Lab
News and updates from the Eghtesady Lab.
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery | 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
Repairing hearts (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest (Links to an external site)
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure
Study finds success in novel aortic valve reconstruction procedure
Scientists use right atrial appendage to revolutionize aortic valve reconstruction in children.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: August 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Welko, Chapman, Badran, Martens and Jones to the Department of Surgery and congratulates Drs. Craft and Al-Aref on their promotions.
Pediatric CT Surgeons Utilize New Tools to Combat Complex Heart Defects
Washington University pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons and fellows tackle rare heart defects in virtual simulation program.