@NorthwesternMed Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Northwestern Memorial Hospital ranked No. 7 in the nation for heart and vascular care by @USNews, 2025 – 2026.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital has one of the top 10 cardiology, heart and vascular surgery programs in the nation, ranked No. 7 by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Thanks to our team for your commitment to leading-edge research and expert patient care. breakthroughsforphysicians.n…
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Behind every critical case is a team focused on the patient and family. Daniel Schimmel, MD, (@SchimmelHeart), and Keith Benzuly, MD, were among the physicians involved in the care of a Chicago mother who experienced cardiac arrest following childbirth.
Learn more @people: people.com/chicago-mom-gave-…
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Recently published in #JTCVS Techniques: Successful transcatheter closure of a congenital aorto-right ventricular fistula after Norwood procedure. Read the case report showing a coexisting Ao-RV fistula in a patient with HLHS: hubs.ly/Q04kwJkG0
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Jun 14
An unforgettable ISMICS 2026 in Miami.
Grateful to be selected as an ISMICS-Medtronic Trainee Scholar, and honored to deliver an oral presentation in the Next generation thoracic surgery Session: "RALT: A Meta-Analysis of Early Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Transplant Surgery."
The hands-on training -aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve repair, minimally invasive cannulation, and robotic console skills — taught by surgeons defining the field:
Gry Dahle, Bob Kiaii, Danny Ramzy, Niv Ad, Nikolaos Bonaros, @tomcnguyen Tomcnguyen, @Arrow_12 and Sahin Senay!
The future of cardiothoracic surgery is minimally invasive!
#ismics #cardiothoracicsurgery #transplants #minimallyinvasive #img #cardaicsurgery
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been recognized by the Mitral Foundation as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center. Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, and Kevin E. Hodges, MD, share how our legacy and advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques support excellent patient care.
Watch here: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…
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We had a great time at #VAM26 💜 thanks to @LaraLopesMD for the pics!
@karenholab @andybrahm @K_Thornton7 @VascularSVS @NMCardioVasc
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Jun 12
It’s Northwestern Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery Graduation Day, where our graduates and faculty are sharing research that advances cardiovascular care.
Follow this thread for today’s abstract presentations and key moments. ⬇️
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Jun 12
Daniel J. Romary, MD, MS, presented “Surgical Treatment of DMR: The Northwestern Experience and Beyond.”
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Jun 12
Douglas R. Johnston, MD, delivered closing remarks, reflecting on the mentorship and experiences that shape the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
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Jun 12
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Northwestern Medicine and Lurie Children's brings together a team of multidisciplinary experts in cardiology, imaging, heart failure, and cardiac surgery.
Douglas R. Johnston, MD, David S. Winlaw, MD, and Christopher Charles Jain, MD, describe the advantages of this collaborative approach and its impact on patient outcomes.
Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=-T8pS06q…
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"A Centralized Approach to Blood Clot Care: What Referring Physicians Should Know"
In this episode of Better Edge, Pulmonologist Maanasi Samant, MD, highlights how Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute’s Blood Clot Clinic is reshaping pulmonary embolism (PE) survivorship and offers a clinician-focused look at structured post-PE care.
🔗 Watch now: breakthroughsforphysicians.n…
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Jun 11
“Readiness is always earned, never declared,” says Sarah Plaskett, PA.
In Becker’s Cardiology, Ian Cohen, MD, and Sarah outline how care continuity and patient outcomes guide advanced cardiac care expansion in community hospitals: beckerscardiology.com/cardio…
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