NM Cardiovascular

Northwestern Memorial Hospital has one of the top 10 cardiology, heart and vascular surgery programs in the nation, ranked No. 7 by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. Thanks to our team for your commitment to leading-edge research and expert patient care. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/cardiovascular

Rod Passman, MD, (@PassmanRod), joined WGN Radio (@wgnradio) to discuss who is most at risk for atrial fibrillation, why AFib is often asymptomatic and how wearable technology is playing a growing role in detection and treatment. wgnradio.com/health/who-is-…

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Mark Eskandari who was promoted by the Department of Surgery to be the System Medical Director of Vascular Surgery! 🎉 He will provide leadership and strategic direction for all Vascular Surgery Divisions across the @NorthwesternMed system!

We are thrilled to welcome our new interns Karen Yuan and Seung Woo Baek to our vascular family! 🥳 Congratulations on all of your hard work, we are so excited to have you join the team! #VascSurg #NextGenVascular #Match2026 @KarenYuan_Med @SeungBaek26

NorthJersey.com (@NorthJersey) highlighted an independent, peer‑reviewed study evaluating the TransForm™ McCarthy Mitral Annuloplasty Ring, developed by Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, executive director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. The study found that the ring “does indeed circularize and can anchor a balloon‑expandable THV,” supporting its role in durable surgical repair and future transcatheter mitral valve‑in‑ring procedures. Learn more: northjersey.com/press-release/…

At Northwestern Medicine, delivering compassionate, patient‑centered cardiovascular care is at the heart of everything we do. Please consider Northwestern Medicine–Northwestern Memorial Hospital for excellence in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. Vote now: doximity.com

“There's no compromise on talent,” says Nauman Mushtaq, MD, medical director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Central DuPage Hospital, in Becker's Hospital Review (@BeckersHR). “We provide a clinical environment where they can practice what they've trained to do. If you don't offer that, you won't recruit or retain top talent.” Dr. Mushtaq shares why only two of the 34 physicians he recruited over the last decade have left. Learn more: beckershospitalreview.com/cardiology/the…

Shout out to @HeartDocSadiya who was interviewed by @WGNRadioNews to talk about the public splash around weight loss medications and how they interact with the heart. Listen Here: ow.ly/Iqbr50YuRmu

Northwestern Medicine continues to advance heart failure care through multidisciplinary expertise, coordinated teams and outcomes‑driven approaches that support patients across every stage of their care. Please consider Northwestern Medicine–Northwestern Memorial Hospital for excellence in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. Vote now: doximity.com

Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (@DAICeditor) highlighted how Neil G. Bluhm’s extraordinary $50 million gift will fuel cardiovascular innovation across Northwestern Medicine. The investment supports advanced technologies, research and clinical trials, expanded procedural space and the recruitment of physician leaders through the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Learn more: dicardiology.com/content/northw…

Groundbreaking research that drives meaningful advances in cardiovascular science is at the core of the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. Please consider Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital for excellence in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. Vote now: doximity.com

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital has nearly doubled its capacity with two new patient pavilions, adding 96 medical‑surgical beds, 18 observation beds and a new emergency department. “Advancing cardiac care is not just about expanding services, it’s about elevating the standard of heart care for every patient who walks through our doors,” said Ian D. Cohen, MD, Charles and Barbara Strang Medical Director of the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Lake Forest Hospital. Learn more: patch.com/illinois/lakef…

Fun dinner with the future generation of vascular surgeons, with representatives from 4 continents! @NMSurgery @NMVascSurg @NMCardioVasc

Sage and practical advice for a long and satisfying surgical career from Dr. Kellie Brown at @NMSurgery Grand Rounds yesterday. Thanks for your visit! @NMCardioVasc @NMSurgery

Thank you to Dr. Kellie Brown for an outstanding grand rounds as a part of our Annual John J. Bergan, M.D. Lectureship. What a packed room! @NMSurgery @NMCardioVasc @NorthwesternMed

It was wonderful to end the AIMS Summit Chicago 2026 with words of wisdom from Irish rower and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Paul O’Donovan, MD, on the intersection of medicine and sports. 👏🏅 Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Congratulations to Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc (@HeartDocSadiya), cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine, on being named to the TIME100 Health list. Dr. Khan is recognized for leading the development of a first‑of‑its‑kind 30‑year cardiovascular risk calculator that empowers earlier prevention and patient–provider conversations about heart health. #NMBetter time.com/collections/ti…

In the AIMS Summit Chicago 2026 session, “Innovation: Current Applications of Artificial Intelligence,” Baljash S. Cheema, MD, MSCI, MSAI, (@JCheemaMD) presented “Predicting Longevity through AI.”

During the session “Well-being: How I find fulfillment outside the hospital,” Heron E. Rodriguez, MD, presented “Investing in the Future by Closing the Diversity Gap: Early Education.”

During the AIMS Summit Chicago 2026 session “Well-being: How I find fulfilment outside the hospital,” we were lucky to hear a live demonstration of the session’s theme from vascular surgeon Robert McLafferty, MD, MBA, FCAS, (@robmclafferty).

During the AIMS Summit Chicago 2026 session “Well-being in Academics and Business,” Clyde W. Yancy, MD, (@NMHheartdoc) presented the session’s closing remarks: “Achieving Aequanimitas – finding calm amid chaos.”