Our mission is to provide excellence in three major areas: clinical care of the patient with cardiovascular disease, training of the next generation of cardiovascular physicians, and research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The physicians of the Division of Cardiology all serve as faculty at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and are members of SLUCare.
Division Programs | Current Studies |
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Beginning in 2003, collaboration between cardiologists and the emergency department at Saint Louis University Hospital has focused on significantly improving care for patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction.
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Within the catheterization lab, we are able to provide definitive treatment to prevent recurrent strokes in these patients by implanting a closure device to rid the patient of their ASD or PFO.
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Our cardiac rhythm program combines the expertise of specialty trained electrophysiologists with a state of the art electrophysiologic laboratory to offer all patients with heart rhythm disorders cutting edge diagnostic and treatment options.
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This program focuses on accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease utilized advanced imaging and stress testing modalities.
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Patients in shock following the development of a heart attack can be supported utilizing a catheter based heart pump (Impella) to allow time for the heart to heal and recover. Patients who are told they have a high-risk or cannot undergo bypass surgery or coronary stenting procedures for advanced coronary artery disease have the opportunity to undergo coronary stenting in the J. Gerard Mudd catheterization lab with the aid of a catheter based heart pump (Impella) to support the patient during and immediately following the procedure. Genetically targeted enzyme replacement therapy utilizing MYDICAR for patients with advanced heart failure that may improve overall cardiac performance |