Alexander Brescia, MD, MSc, and colleagues from Michigan Surgery highlighted a Y-incision aortic annular enlargement for Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Watch the case presentation here: annalscts.com/article/view/1…

Last day for Melanie Subramanian and Jason Gauthier! We will miss you, but we know you’re onto amazing things!!! WashU Cardiothoracic Surgery

#WashUCardiac's Amit Pawale, MD, and Maria B. Majella Doyle, MD, MBA, helped Varon on his path toward recovery with a heart-liver transplant performed at the Test Account and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center. Watch Varon's transplant story: youtube.com/watch?v=ssEPSL…

Pediatric CT Chief Pirooz Eghtesady, MD, PhD, Mathieu Garand, PhD, joined colleagues from Sidra Medicine to research the molecular landscape of sepsis severity in infants. Read in Frontiers Immunology: frontiersin.org/journals/immun…

“Together, we are united in our dedication to providing the highest quality and most innovative care for our patients, as well as the most stimulating educational opportunities for our fellows.” — Ralph J. Damiano Jr., MD. Read the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at WashU Surgery & Test Account has a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research, and surgical training. Learn about our history in the #WashUCardiothoracic 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

The latest #WashUCardiothoracic Annual Report celebrates the all-female cardiothoracic fellowship graduating class of 2023 and expert cardiac surgeon Puja Kachroo, MD. Read the new report here: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

During his tenure as chief of the Section of Thoracic Surgery, Bryan Meyers, MD, MPH, directed #WashUCardiothoracic into a new age of innovation. Learn about his landmark career in the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Dilip Nath, MD, was tapped to lead the pediatric heart and lung transplant program at STLChildrensHospital. Learn about Dr. Nath and his section’s commitment to treating the most vulnerable patients in the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery provides the highest quality care for patients with even the most severe heart and lung problems at locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond. Read more in the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

Since our division’s inception, it has fostered a history of innovation in the areas of clinical, basic, and translational research. Learn more about #WashUCardiothoracic’s efforts to advance our specialty in the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Test Account trains rising surgeons in every pathology of cardiothoracic surgery, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Learn about our residency and fellowship programs in the 2023 Annual Report: bit.ly/3Rx4UVZ

Congratulations to our very own nurse practitioner Lynelle Jolliff, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, on being named one of St. Louis Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Award winners! Read about the honor here: surgery.wustl.edu/heart-transpla…

Andrew Gelman, PhD, presented his lecture, Human versus Beast: Advances in Translational Models of Lung Transplant” in the inaugural seminar of the Division of Surgical Sciences.

Since our division's establishment, surgeons have led the field, advancing treatment for lung cancer. This #WorldLungCancerDay, we work to raise awareness for lung cancer and support patients and their families affected by the disease.

Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, is course co-director at the 2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop. The regular registration period is open bit.ly/4662tzD

On September 27, Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady will be giving a lecture - Through the Looking Glass: Using Past Decisions to Inform Current and Future Clinical and Professional Practice - at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference in Orlando.

Cardiac surgery chief, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, spoke on the future of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) on the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ Webinar Series. Co-director of the Aortic Center and Valve Center, Puja Kachroo, MD, moderated the panel discussion and Q&A portion.

We’re proud to be nationally ranked in both heart & lung surgery, and to rated high performing in lung cancer surgery, AAA repair, aortic valve surgery, heart failure and other conditions and procedures, according to U.S. News & World Report.

September is National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month! Treatment is necessary to prevent blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other cardiac complications.