Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute

Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute is the only health care center in the region participating in a clinical trial of the EnCompass F2 device, which filters embolic debris during transcatheter aortic valve replacement to potentially reduce the risk of stroke. Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, an interventional cardiologist, and his team completed one of the first cases for FDA submission. A TAVR procedure replaces a diseased aortic valve through a flexible tube or catheter without opening the chest. During this procedure, a small amount of debris can travel through the blood and up to the brain, increasing the chance of a stroke. The EnCompass F2 device catches the debris like a filter, protecting the brain and maintaining blood flow. The first 15 cases in the U.S., including Dr. Chhatriwalla’s, will be submitted to the FDA to seek approval for a larger trial. With more successful trials, heart patients will benefit from TAVR even more.

Our Palestine Senior Citizens Activity Center hosted an important lunch-and-learn Saturday with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute's Dr. Brett Sperry, Mike Lane's #amyloidosisarmy and Patient Advocate GISELLE BENMOIN, MPM. https://lnkd.in/esg53Sq3

The third annual Heartland Gala raised more than $1.3 million for Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and our valve program! Hosted by former local news anchor Carolyn Long at the beautiful Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, more than 700 guests enjoyed a live auction and live music performed by Lost Wax Band. Thank you to each and every donor for supporting extraordinary cardiovascular care in the heartland. 💙  Platinum Sponsor: Kemper Family Foundations, UMB Bank n.a., Trustee (Reception Sponsor) Gold Sponsors: Kristin and Kenneth Huber, MD JE Dunn Construction The Leigh and Tyler Nottberg Family Foundation P1 Construction, LLC VanTrust Real Estate (Committee Sponsor) World Wide Technology Silver Sponsors: ACI Boland Architects Burns & McDonnell Commerce Bank David E. Ross Construction Haverty Family Foundation Sandy and Roger Jackson, MD John A. Marshall Company Michael Main, MD Fred and Jami Pryor Foundation Julie Quirin and Teri Miller Sheri and Bob Reymond Saint Luke's Hospital Auxiliary Saint Luke's South Hospital Medical Staff Mary Beth and Grover Simpson Soli Printing —Mary Lynn and Kamal Mikhail Fund-A-Need Lead Donors: Earl Benner Sandi and Allen Dillingham Shirley Bush Helzberg and Barnett C. Helzberg Jr.

Exciting news! Our team participated in over 25 insightful presentations as presenters, moderators, or co-authors at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. A highlight was our prestigious late-breaking clinical presentation on CPR, showcasing our commitment to advancing heart health. Scientific Sessions is the American Heart Association's premier annual conference that brings together cardiovascular health professionals from around the world to share leading-edge research, discuss late-breaking studies, and collaborate on new advancements. Together, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence in heart care.

Genes from ancient mummies may explain why heart disease is so common today. For the past 16 years, Dr. Randall Thompson, a cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, has co-led the HORUS Mummy Research Team that studies CT scans of hundreds of mummies from around the world spanning four millennia to search for atherosclerosis--the disease that causes heart attacks and strokes. The group's new findings suggest the same genes that predispose humans to atherosclerosis may have advantages earlier in life. “We began to think these genes must confer some benefit,” said Dr. Thompson. “If they were purely harmful, evolution would have eliminated them.” Read the full article: https://heyor.ca/pVdeL9

Dr. Aaron Grantham and Dr. Dany Jacob, interventional cardiologists, recently performed a live procedure for a virtual audience attending a global conference. Thousands of medical professionals from more than 100 countries attended the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference in San Francisco, where they watched the live broadcast from Kansas City. Dr. Grantham, assisted by Dr. Jacob, performed a chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedure, a minimally invasive intervention to restore blood flow to blocked arteries. Live case presentations give conference attendees a front-row seat to the decision-making, techniques, and innovations used by experts in interventional care. Saint Luke's was one of only 23 institutions in the world invited to present a live case this year. It is an honor to connect with other leaders in the field to teach and learn about new innovations that help improve the quality of life for our patients.

🚀 Exciting opportunity to joint the Mid America Heart Institute! We’re hiring a cardiologist to join an outstanding team at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, a nationally recognized center of excellence in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and clinical research. 🏥 Why Saint Luke’s: * Home to the Mid America Heart Institute, consistently ranked among the nation’s top heart programs. * A major academic and research hub, leading national and international trials in cardiovascular disease, imaging, and precision medicine. * Supported by an integrated health system known for innovation, quality, and compassionate, patient-centered care. * Non-RVU compensation model, up to 10 weeks of vacation, shared non-invasive call. 🌟 What we're looking for: * A well-rounded and collaborative physician committed to excellence. * Any career stage will be considered. * Though not required, we encourage those with a special interest in pulmonary hypertension or vascular medicine to apply. 📆 Next steps: * If you’re ready to advance your career at one of the most respected cardiovascular institutions in the country, apply directly through Saint Luke’s Health System Careers below. https://lnkd.in/gYe9uqBD

The Cardiovascular Structural Intervention Fellowship through the UMKC School of Medicine and Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City accepts one candidate per academic year. Fellows benefit from getting hands-on training from renowned specialists at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute. Learn more and request an application now: https://heyor.ca/A8M1n1

Saint Luke's is on the leading edge of health care technology with a new advanced system that helps detect early signs of sepsis in patients. The new cognitive computing model enhances clinical decision-making, enabling swift alerts for patients at high risk of sepsis in the Emergency Department. Early detection leads to timely intervention and improved patient outcomes, reaffirming our commitment to providing exceptional care. Read more: https://heyor.ca/Tg1Sqh

Congratulations to Rich Liekweg, BJC Health System CEO, who announced his plans to retire on October 1, 2025, concluding an extraordinary career spanning almost 40 years in health care, the last 16 of which were devoted to BJC. “It has been an honor to serve and lead our team members these past 16 years as they deliver exceptional care to our patients and communities,” said Rich. “Together, we successfully navigated through unprecedented times in the industry, never losing sight of our singular purpose to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. I am deeply proud of our caregivers, the culture we have created, and the values we share that place the patient at the center of all we do.” BJC is pleased to announce that Nick Barto, current BJC Health System President, will succeed Rich as President and CEO of BJC Health System. “I am honored to be selected to succeed Rich Liekweg as BJC Health System’s President and CEO,” said Nick. “I look forward to working with our 47,000 team members to build on Rich’s vision that grew BJC into a super-regional health care leader, to continue to provide extraordinary care to the communities we serve, and to position BJC as a mission-oriented academic health care leader for all future generations.” Read more here: https://heyor.ca/j1yUMR