Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute continues its streak of firsts! Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla recently led a team that performed the first FDA-approved TriClip transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) in Missouri. TriClip TEER is a minimally invasive option for patients with tricuspid valve regurgitation, which occurs when the leaflets in the heart valve don’t close properly causing the valve to leak. The device holds the leaflets together to restore proper blood flow. Congratulations to Drs. Adnan Chhatriwalla, Chetan Huded, David Skolnick, and the entire clinical team on another notable accomplishment! #TeamSaintLukes 💙
Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
Wellness and Fitness Services
Kansas City, MO 855 followers
The most comprehensive cardiac and vascular care in Kansas City. One of the nation's premier CV research institutes.
About us
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute offers the most comprehensive heart and vascular care in Kansas City. We provide the full range of cardiovascular services, from disease prevention to heart transplantation. At Saint Luke’s we use the latest technology to provide a full range of services and treatments. We provide: - Specialized physicians - Experience - Innovative treatment options for patients Saint Luke’s is proud to be ranked in the top 40 in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report, and one of only three hospitals in the U.S to achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center certification from The Joint Commission. Research and Clinical Trials Cardiovascular research continues to be a major focus at Saint Luke’s Health System. The program currently encompasses research programs in each of the major clinical areas, including interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure and cardiac transplantation, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac imaging, and preventive cardiology/lipid and diabetes management. In addition to supporting clinical research, the cardiovascular research program encompasses centers of excellence and core laboratories in: - Cardiovascular outcomes research - Health economics and technology assessment - Intravascular imaging - Noninvasive imaging These centers of excellence currently serve as core laboratories for a wide range of studies that often involve collaboration with other leading cardiovascular centers and researchers from around the world. MAHI continues to serve as one of the four Analytic Centers for the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry.
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Kansas City, MO
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- 1982
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- Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Athletic Heart Clinic, Atrial Fibrillation Clinic, Cardiovascular Imaging, Heart Transplant, Women's Heart Care, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Amyloid Program, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiovascular Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardio Wellness, Structural Cardiology, Valve Program, Ventricular Assist Devices, Heart Failure Management, Heart Disease in Pregnancy, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Program, and Cardiovascular Critical Care
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Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute was the first in the region to perform a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using the newly FDA-approved EVOQUE valve. Ann was the patient. Ann, 66, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure several years ago due to her tricuspid valve leaking. This led to shortness of breath and swollen knees, affecting her walking. “My knee was so severe, I was on a walker,” said Ann. “I just kept getting slower and short of breath.” Ann’s primary care physician referred her to a heart failure specialist at the Heart Institute. They told her how the EVOQUE valve could replace her tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery, a revolutionary procedure in cardiology. She had the procedure in early July and was home two days later. “I feel better. I’m not quite as tired, I have more energy, and I don’t huff and puff anymore when I get up.” Ann recently started cardiac rehab and is on pace to have a healthy heart again. She looks forward to walking and doing more activities with her children and grandchildren. We are delighted Ann is doing well. Congratulations to Drs. Adnan Chhatriwalla, Keith Allen, David Skolnick, Elizabeth Grier, and their clinical teams for performing this successful procedure! #TeamSaintLukes 💙
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Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute's Vascular Program is the first in the Kansas City metro and the state of Missouri to implant a new medicated, dissolvable vascular stent known as the Esprit BTK System. The FDA-approved Esprit BTK System is a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent for people with limb-threatening blood clots below the knee. The stent is implanted through a catheter-based, minimally invasive procedure to open the blockage and delivers a drug called everolimus to heal the vessel until it is strong enough to remain open on its own, then the stent dissolves. Dr. Matthew Bunte, Medical Director of Saint Luke's Vascular Program, and Dr. Karthik Vamanan, Surgical Director, performed the first two procedures with their medical teams. "This new treatment option supports healing while reducing the risk of long-term complications," said Dr. Bunte. "We're excited to be able to offer our patients the latest technological advancements." Congratulations to the entire vascular clinical team on this milestone! #TeamSaintLukes 💙
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Last week, Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute became the first in the region to perform a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using the FDA-approved EVOQUE valve. The tricuspid valve is one of four valves in the heart. It opens and closes to ensure that the blood moves in the right direction. When it does not close and seal well, blood flows backward from one chamber to another. When it is severe enough, patients might have symptoms of shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, and weight loss. This condition was often difficult to treat—until now. The EVOQUE valve replaces the tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery, a revolutionary procedure in cardiology. Drs. Adnan Chhatriwalla, Keith Allen, David Skolnick, and Elizabeth Grier, along with their clinical team, performed the first two tricuspid valve replacements in the region. “Often referred to as the ‘forgotten valve,' we had limited treatment options for tricuspid valve disease," said Dr. Chhatriwalla. "As of today, Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Valve Center of Excellence is the only program in the region to offer comprehensive valve disease care, including surgical therapies and transcatheter therapies, and that is hopeful for all our patients." Tricuspid valve intervention offers our patients new hope and is the next milestone in the treatment of valve disease. Led by Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Valve Center of Excellence is the region’s leader in the field of transcatheter heart valve intervention. In 2008, we performed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure in Kansas City. Through clinical trials and research, we helped establish this life-saving therapy as the new standard of care. A few years later we participated in the next landmark clinic trial, one that brought a transcatheter-based option for patients with a leaky mitral valve. Way to go, #TeamSaintLukes! 💙
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The Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute team was the first in the region to perform transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using the Edwards Evoque Valve. This device is commercially approved to virtually eliminate TR in this patient population and improve symptoms of heart failure. Congratulations to our structural program! Adnan Chhatriwalla, Keith Allen, David Skolnick, Liz Grier, Michael Main, Chetan Huded, Rachel Goodwin, Sarah Heavey, Anthony Hart, amagalski Dr. Anthony Magalski, Kyle Lehenbauer Saint Luke's Health System
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Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and vice president of research at Saint Luke's Health System, was named Luminary in Cardiometabolic Medicine at the 2024 Heart in Diabetes Conference in Philadelphia. Dr. Kosiborod was honored for his innovative leadership and unique contributions to better understanding the link between diabetes, obesity and heart disease, generating knowledge about novel treatments, and improving the quality of care for patients living with cardiometabolic conditions. “Throughout his career, Dr. Kosiborod has set the standard for excellence in academic medicine," Darren McGuire, MD, who presented the award, said. "As a result of his unwavering commitment to diabetes and cardiovascular disease research and clinical care, so many have benefitted from his successes and accomplishments, including ourselves, but most importantly patients living with diabetes." Congratulations to Dr. Kosiborod on this prestigious recognition! #TeamSaintLukes 💙
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Last fall, Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and co-director of Saint Luke's Michael & Marlys Haverty Cardiometabolic Center of Excellence, gained worldwide recognition with findings from his landmark clinical trial: Obese patients who use the weight-loss drug semaglutide can significantly reduce the effects of heart failure. In April, Dr. Kosiborod announced the results of a second trial, which showed semaglutide also proves effective in treating patients with Type 2 diabetes. As the Ben McCallister, MD, Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Research, Dr. Kosiborod's findings illuminate the importance of research for Saint Luke's and the entire medical community. Your support of our mission is a direct investment in the brilliant minds who are revolutionizing medicine. For the health of our community, our region, our country, and the world, thank you for investing in the research taking place at Saint Luke's. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UzYyFZ
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Heart failure doesn't mean your heart doesn't work—but it does mean your heart isn't functioning as effectively as it should. “I describe it as an inefficiency of the heart,” says Dr. Bethany Austin, co-medical director of the Heart Failure Program and Heart Failure Quality at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. “Heart failure means your heart needs some help doing its normal job.” Consumer Reports recently spoke to Dr. Austin and Austin Workman, an exercise specialist at Saint Luke's, about what the approximately 6.7 million Americans living with heart failure can do to improve and maintain their quality of life. Read their five recommendations here: https://bit.ly/3JJtm1V
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Ted (left) watched The Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII from a hospital bed at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. He was Saint Luke's 967th heart transplant recipient and was still recovering from a successful procedure. Jacques (right), a transplant nurse and one of Ted's biggest fans, was at the game and surprised Ted by gifting him a Super Bowl Championship flag from the stadium. Earlier this year, Ted traveled to Las Vegas to attend Super Bowl LVIII in person to celebrate the one-year anniversary of his new heart. The Chiefs won again, and Ted came back to return the favor by giving Jacques his own Super Bowl Championship flag. Everyone is a champion here! ❤️ #DonateLifeMonth
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Missouri Representative Emily Weber (District 24), visited Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute to congratulate and commend Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center on 30 years of prioritizing and advocating for women’s heart health. Rep. Weber, who represents Jackson County, presented the team with a State Resolution commemorating this milestone. Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center is dedicated to defining novel research that addresses women’s cardiovascular conditions—that often have more questions than research-supported answers and guidelines—that extend across a woman’s lifespan. Thank you, Rep. Weber!
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