Heart & Vascular News

As the region's largest vascular program, our team participates in multiple clinical trials to advance the management of venous and arterial conditions. Washington University cardiac and vascular surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital work together to research breakthrough stent graft approaches and provide holistic treatment for patients with complex aortic disease.

Dr. Roberts is an accomplished surgeon who has had notable contributions to the field, including a US patent for a 3-D mitral annuloplasty ring. Practicing cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery for more than 30 years, Dr. Roberts' primary practice interests include valve surgery, coronary revascularization and surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.

The STEMI team received two awards in recognition of their excellent care for heart attack patients from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.

Our team of physicians, surgeons and health care professionals are committed to providing exceptional care for your patients even as COVID-19 cases rise in Missouri and southern Illinois.

A multi-disciplinary team from our Heart & Vascular Center successfully completed their first (and the world's third) transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR).