SLCH Heart Center

The Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital contributes treatment and diagnosis of the obtained heart problems by CHD.

[stlCupofJoe @stlCupofJoe]

After 15 days at @STLChildrens, Jaden is finally back home. Thank you to all who have been praying for him over the last 2 weeks. I cannot say enough positive things about the staff at Children’s (they’re amazing), specifically his surgeon, Dr. Abarbanell. Life is good!!!!!!

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Music therapist leaves lasting gift for grieving Heart Center family. "Merrell recorded Ananda’s heartbeat, added a music track and finished the mix on her computer. She strummed one of Ananda’s favorite songs." Thx 4 such a 'perfect' song @edsheeran ❤️ https://t.co/ssY3I3mZ0s

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

We’re so glad to see Emma doing well after her rib resection #surgery, treating her #SlippingRibSyndrome. Congratulations on earning the starting catching position on the #Varsity team as a Freshman! Knock a few out of the park, this season! ⚾️

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

SEPTEMBER 8th: Dueling for Lincoln will be at @THEHEIGHTSRH at 6:30p ❤️ For more information: https://t.co/IMAOUrMSAH

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Way to go Dr. Miller! #HeartCenterProud

[WashU Medicine Department of Surgery @WashUSurgery]

@WashUSurgery CT Fellow Jacob Miller @WUSTLsurgres grad, co-chair elect for the Publications and Communications Committee Cardiology | Cardiac Surgey @AmerAcadPeds Congrats!

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

So excited to see Jack's story spreading all around. Go, Jack! GO!
Check out the latest from @people: https://t.co/jxS3bDxTlq #HeartCenterProud ❤️ #CHD #HeartLungTransplant

[WashU Medicine Department of Surgery @WashUSurgery]

@SLCHHeartCenter @STLChildrens Eghtesady Lab: Virus causes heart defects in mice https://t.co/qUdzmNl1dO

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

#Research: @WashUSurgery's Vipul Sharma researches the potential connection btwn the #COXB virus and #congenitalheartdefects. He recently found a connection in mice, which will hopefully lead to eventual discoveries and treatments in humans.

https://t.co/RxyT9RmQm1

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Eleni's Lung Foundation stopped by @STLChildrens to give a lovely donation to the Heart Center! Thank you so much! ❤️

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

From @TODAYshow : 'At 5 months old, #baby is the youngest #heart and #lung #transplant recipient in decade' https://t.co/Cl6QtiTUVq #HeartCenterProud

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Camp Rhythm: summer camp for children with heart conditions https://t.co/FrYQ5UvcWV via @ksdknews

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

First pitch at #BuschStaduim ⚾️ Way to go Ashanti!! @Cardinals #firstpitch #lunghero

[Barnes-Jewish @BarnesJewish]

At Transplant Awareness Day with the @Cardinals & @STLChildrens, a special moment took place on the field when Scott, an altruistic kidney donor, met Beth, the recipient of his kidney, for the very first time! Learn more about organ donation: https://t.co/HuY3E3vNnA

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Ashanti has been doing great after her lung transplant! Cheer her on as she throws the first pitch at Busch Stadium for Sunday's game @Cardinals vs. the Braves. #LetsGoCards #transplant #STL #GuardiansofChildhood

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

⚾️ This Sunday, our #lunghero, Ashanti, will throw the first pitch at #BuschStadium. We are so proud of you and so glad you’re doing well! Say a cheer with Ashanti and her mom, Karen, for our #Redbirds! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read more about Ashanti’s story here: https://t.co/aQokETW0eV

[Siteman Cancer Center @SitemanCenter]

Our friends at @STLChildrens have been ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by @USNews for the 9th year in a row. One such specialty is #cancercare at Siteman Kids at @STLChildrens, and we couldn't be more proud. Congratulations! You truly are #GuardiansOfChildhood!

[Jen Silva, MD @jenniferavari]

@WUSTLmed @WUSTL @SilvaLabWustl @SLCHHeartCenter https://t.co/HQWG7WHih3

[SLCH Heart Center @SLCHHeartCenter]

Check out Dr. Eghtesady's podcast interview about Potts Shunt! 🎧 https://t.co/5nsW5vCpbX

[phaware® @phaware]

"The concept of the Potts shunt is you create a pop-off for the right ventricle so it doesn't have to push as hard at the expense of having some of blood bypassing the lungs" - Pirooz Eghtesady, MD @phaware interview #164 #phaware #phawareMD @WUSTLPeds https://t.co/ghjSYp2Gcn

[STLChildrensHospital @STLChildrens]

At the pool, beach or park - sunscreen is a must! Dr. Coughlin knows the ins and outs when it comes to protecting your child's skin this summer. ☀️ https://t.co/eKrRvTc41g