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Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship applications are open!
@UMKC and Saint Luke's @MidAmericaHeart offer:
✴️ 3-yr CV fellowship
✴️ 2-yr T32 track
✴️ Advanced HF
✴️ EP
✴️ Interventional
✴️ Structural
✴️ CV Imaging
✴️ Prevention
Learn more: bit.ly/4yb6Mqg
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The Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Structural Intervention Fellowship program application window is now open. Train with a nationally recognized cardiovascular team. Learn more: bit.ly/4hU1NFw
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Great opportunity!
Come join us!
@AndrewJSauer @jspertus @jamesokeefemd @akcmahi @chetanhuded @MichaelNassifMD @michaelleemain @erikahuttce @TimBateman6 @DeZorzi_MD @JAG24851 @DanyJacob87 @Lehenbauer_K @heartrct
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Apply for Structural Intervention fellowship here!
Excellent opportunity to train at a high volume program.
The Cardiovascular Structural Intervention Fellowship through @UMKCMedSchool and @MidAmericaheart accepts one candidate per academic year. Fellows benefit from getting hands-on training from renowned specialists.
Learn more and request an application now: heyor.ca/A8M1n1
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The Cardiovascular Structural Intervention Fellowship through @UMKCMedSchool and @MidAmericaheart accepts one candidate per academic year. Fellows benefit from getting hands-on training from renowned specialists.
Learn more and request an application now: heyor.ca/A8M1n1
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Congratulations to Rich Liekweg, BJC Health System CEO, who announced his plans to retire on October 1, 2025.
BJC is pleased to announce that Nick Barto, current BJC Health System President, will succeed Rich as President and CEO of BJC Health System: heyor.ca/j1yUMR
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Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute retweeted
Star fellow @mirzakhan_ presenting data on geographic patterns of prescriptions for amyloid medications from EPIC Cosmos at #ACC25
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Understanding patient-reported outcomes in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) is vital for managing treatment effectively.
We recently validated the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire-12 (KCCQ-12) in this population. Here’s why it matters:
A quick🧵
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At #ESCHF2025 🇷🇸 @MidAmericaHeart fellow Dr Omar Cantu-Martinez presents #CAREHKinHF real-world registry: >2,300 HF pts w/ hyperK risk with 9% on clinician selected patiromer.
Reduced severe HK and trend toward more optimal GDMT.
Take-home: early K⁺ control keeps GDMT on & protects heart + kidneys
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Grateful for the opportunity to work with @Amgen in collaboration with @cardiometalli @MidAmericaHeart as part of the LATTICE Consortium to address implementation of cardiometabolic therapies and stepping into the gaps.
LATTICE™ isn’t just talking progress in cardiovascular care—it’s helping define it.
Catch highlights from the LATTICE™ #NLASessions presentation and hear from experts @AndrewJSauer, @Nishant_ShahMD & @LaneyJonesRx on what’s driving change: amgen.ly/4kKSHZR
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Special focus issue in @JACCJournals this week on Cardiac Amyloidosis.
Many important articles! Sharing my editorial with Joban Vaishnav from @JohnsHopkins
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One of the defining aspects of our fellowship are our accomplished alumni. As a part of our fellowship research day, Dr. Chhatriwalla honored us with a noon conference on advancements in ViV TAVR and bioprosthetic valve fracture! @akcmahi @venumenon10
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Art Still, a former @Chiefs defensive end, has dedicated himself to increasing awareness for ATTR amyloidosis ever since his diagnosis in 2023.
@TODAYshow spoke with Dr. Brett Sperry, a @MidAmericaHeart cardiologist, to discuss the rare genetic condition: heyor.ca/FH3BGP
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Outside of her work as an oncologist, Dr. Juliet Appiah helps cancer patients in her home country of Ghana.
Dr. Appiah spoke with @KSHB41 about her passion for giving back to her home country and raising awareness for all types of cancer. Watch now: heyor.ca/7WUskq
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Here are some reasons why you should train with us in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine program @MidAmericaHeart @saintlukeskc!
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Proof I made it to @escardio
Let’s go!
Check out @JACCJournals publications our team is releasing soon during London sessions.
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Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute retweeted
Semaglutide and obesity related HFpEF
Patients with atrial fibrillation and obesity HFpEF are generally more burdened/congested at baseline and also may benefit more from GLP1 in health status and walking distance.
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Inflammation reduction by semaglutide as measured by CRP tracks with magnitude of NTproBNP reduction.
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Semaglutide and obesity HFpEF
Echo markers
Improved LA volume reduction and markers of diastolic function with GLP1 compared to placebo.
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