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Aortic valve replacement procedure deemed "game changing", approved by the FDA performed at Barnes-Jewish and Washington University

  • November 2, 2011
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Approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a procedure described as a “game changer” by physicians – transcatheter aortic valve replacement – now allows cardiac specialists at Barnes-Jewish to perform open-heart surgery without the “open” for patients previously unable to have surgery.

Giving From the Heart for the Heart

  • October 19, 2011
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The Spitzers Support Future of New Heart & Vascular Center

Barnes-Jewish, American Heart Association Partner on Prevention Campaign

  • September 12, 2011
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The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center and the American Heart Association are partnering on a new initiative to improve the heart health of St. Louisans with the “My Heart. My Life.” program.

A Love Affair Starts on a Dude Ranch, Continues in Art Museums Around the World

  • August 31, 2011
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Herbert Sheingold had just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine then the United States entered World War II. He joined the Army and, as a soldier, traveled to New Guinea, Australia and the Philippines.

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Procedure Offers Less Pain, Scarring

  • August 16, 2011
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A highly specialized approach to open heart surgery, a minimally invasive mini-thoracotomy, allows those with mitral heart valve problems to recover faster with less pain and smaller scars.
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