Jonathan Decker

Proud Dad and Husband/Hail little Victors! Tweets are my own.

[Columbia Surgery @ColumbiaSurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Emile Bacha, Chief of Cardiac, Thoracic, & Vascular Surgery, on becoming the 106th President of the @AATSHQ!

A leader in congenital & pediatric heart surgery, Dr. Bacha has dedicated his career to children, driving innovation, safety, and better outcomes.

[Mott Children's MD @MottDocs]

Saturday morning, @skpasquali gives the Annual William J. Rashkind Cardiology featured lecture on "improving national CHD outcomes: How and Who?" at #Cardiology2025 @mottchildren

[Mott Children's MD @MottDocs]

Today we celebrate @JennaRomanoMD who made history as the first female president of @STS_CTsurgery. Her leadership, dedication and expertise have inspired countless others in the field. Here's to shaping the future of congenital heart surgery! @MottChildren @umichCVC

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

During her Presidential Address, STS President @JennaRomanoMD delivered a powerful speech that highlighted vulnerability, resilience, and the profound importance of "extending grace to others and ourselves." @umichCVC #STS2025

[U-M Health Frankel CVC @umichCVC]

This weekend, members of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center will be in Los Angeles for #STS2025, sharing research and giving talks on the latest in the field. Plus, don't miss @JennaRomanoMD's presidential address on Friday at 4 p.m. PT. Full U-M list: https://t.co/NgnBfHS4C3

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

@RickOhyeMD Looking forward to joining you in ‘25!

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

GO BLUE!

[Columbia Children's Health @KidsAtColumbia]

An artificial heart valve that can grow with the patient! Read about this new prototype from @ColumbiaPS's Dr. David Kalfa and his @ColumbiaMed team that could eventually reduce the number of surgeries many kids born with congenital heart disease undergo. https://t.co/b7Mms4o67Y

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

Officially board certified in general surgery AND made it home in time for trick-or-treating. Successful day in the life of a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellow.

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

A joint statement made by the EACTS and STS about the recent PARTNER 3 and Evolut Low Risk trials! https://t.co/XoZqANiE4L

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

PARTNER3: no apparent difference among patients at low surgical risk who underwent TAVR or surgery with respect to death, stroke, or rehospitalization at 5 years.

That being said, @JoChikweMD brings up salient points!

[Jo Chikwe @JoChikweMD]

@NEJM Important trial. Worth noting:
👉Bicuspid patients were excluded.
Average age was 73y…very few aged <65y
“SAVR” arm included other operations

[Shanda Blackmon, MD, MPH @ShandaBlackmon]

In order to help our patients, we need to become better advocates for ourselves and our own well-being. US surgeons are killing themselves at an alarming rate. One decided to speak out https://t.co/Doe1DtHkne

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

Had a great time with @louisfchaiMD and everyone at the STS Boot Camp! Pretty fun first interview experience as part of the STS.

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

#TBT to the 2023 #STSBootCamp, which took place last month in Chicago. Residents enjoyed an up-close, real-world experience in CT surgery training, thanks to an expert faculty. And all was made possible by the support of our generous industry partners! https://t.co/dPqm2GShJP

[Dmitry Oleynikov MD @doleynik3]

Congratulations to our surgical chief residents.

[AATS Journals @AATSJournals]

#Video in Seminars

Sustained Total All-Region Perfusion During the Norwood Operation and Postoperative Recovery. By @Neel_Prabhu, @TurekPedHearts, et al.

🔪Full vid: https://t.co/1NT5pyV7LY

Article available here https://t.co/W8cRDIOwdb

#JTCVS #CHD #Norwoodprocedure @AATSHQ

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

Thanks to everyone who attended. Very interesting stuff to come!

[Dmitry Oleynikov MD @doleynik3]

Chief Resident Dr Decker giving a great Grand Rounds!

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

Excited for another great meeting #STS2023

[Richard G. Ohye, M.D @RickOhyeMD]

Congrats to the @MottChildren cath lab for enrolling their first patient in the COMPASS trial comparing stent vs. shunt for pulmonary blood flow. https://t.co/7NartbQM3M S.O. to Study Co-Chairs and @MottDocs @JennaRomanoMD, @jeffzampi & @skpasquali for their leadership.

[Jonathan Decker @DeckerPedsCT]

On the recommendation of @MT_HAS, this just came in the mail! I cannot wait to get started.

[George Tolis @georgetolisjr]

The decision to pursue cardiac surgery as a career should not take into consideration only the fascinating nature of the field but also the lifelong sacrifices and outside support required for continued success. We are doing a very poor job advising young doctors on the latter.