Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC

Cardiac Surgeon - Aortic Surgeon - Husband - Father of twins - Avid cyclist and Crazy snowboarder @NYUgsOM_SurgRes @UChicagoCTsurg

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

@uchicagosurgery @UChicagoMed @UChicagoCTSurg

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…SO PROUD that within 12 months our Aortic Program has SIGNIFICANTLY grown following targeted redevelopment and expansion of complex case capabilities…and YES with OUTSTANDING Clinical Outcomes !!!❤️❤️❤️ 🤞🤞🤞@uchicagosurgery

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

Bilateral lung transplant with concomitant coronary bypass including LIMA— a reminder of what is possible when surgical precision, multidisciplinary planning, and patient hope all come together. Proud to be part of a team that never stops pushing boundaries ❤️❤️@uchicagosurgery

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

With tears in my eyes I get on the plane after a successful heart surgery mission
Though the needs are vast, so is the resilience and spirit of the people we met. Their courage inspires us to keep pushing, to keep showing up, and to keep building bridges of care across borders

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…A phenomenal talk by the president of Harvard University Dr.Alan Garber at the Alumni reception in Chicago… YES SCIENCE and ACADEMIA MATTER !!! @Harvard @UChicagoMed @uchicagosurgery @Kennedy_School @HarvardHealth

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Final countdown to our Heart Surgery mission in Tanzania 🇹🇿.
I am honored to lead a team of 14 superstars from 6 different countries with the goal to build a comprehensive Aortic center in Eastern Africa…YES we will…❤️❤️❤️ @uchicagosurgery @UChicagoMed @Cardio_Start

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Ross Procedure is THE ONLY therapy that brings life expectancy of patients with aortic valve pathology to the life expectancy of the general population…the data is clear…!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…The Sim training of our Cardiothoracic surgery fellows is second to none…this is how we train the next generation of superstars…⭐️⭐️⭐️ @uchicagosurgery @UChicagoCTSurg

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Our NOVEL University of Chicago Thoracoabdominal technique is about to revolutionize the field…split body circulation, maintain constant body and brain perfusion…..stay tuned…paper and formal presentation is coming….@UChicagoMed @uchicagosurgery

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Aortic surgery demands not only technical skill but also seamless coordination between surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and ICU staff…
…The University of Chicago Aortic program delivers exceptional outcomes with the most complex pathology….❤️❤️❤️ @uchicagosurgery

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Zone 2 arch followed by branched endograft for Type A dissection THIS is what we do at the University of Chicago - quick, safe and very effective ❤️❤️❤️

[Andrew R Brownlee MD FACS @AndrewBrownlee]

Mixed emotions. Back in Chicago for the clinical retirement of our mentor and legend Mark Ferguson. Couldn’t ask for a better voice in my head! #wwfd. Countless surgeons are and will be better practitioners because of your unwavering ethic and guidance.

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Such a privilege to personally meet His Excellency the president Jakaya Kikwete and celebrate Tanzanian achievements in heart surgery… ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[CardioStart @Cardio_Start]

Our mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is underway~ Our CardioStart volunteers are doing incredible work❤❤❤ Thank you!! #globalsurgery #heartsurgerymission @cardio_start #globalcardiacsurgery #volunteerheartsurgery

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

❤️❤️❤️…The end of an aortic surgery mission…we DID the IMPOSSIBLE…huge thanks to the tanzanian JKCI team and my team of international superstars… 💪💪💪

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…A true international Dream team (US, UK, Kenya, Australia, Nigeria, Thailand) helping to build complex Aortic surgery program in Tanzania…❤️❤️❤️ 💪💪💪

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…KNOW the data….DO the right thing…. our beloved patients deserve to know the evidence …❤️❤️❤️

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…After an amazing two years and hundreds of successful heart operations I am moving to the Mayo Clinic to train with one of the best Aortic/Endovascular teams in the world !!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

@CWojnarski And yes those are the towels prior to placing the sternal wires - a bit less bloody than an hour prior 😎

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

…Zone 2 Arch repair (+ AVR) for Type A dissection + intrapericardial rupture…challenging case with an outstanding outcome…key to success - team work !!! ❤️❤️❤️🤝

[Miroslav P. Peev, MD FACS FACC @miro_peev]

@CWojnarski Started w femoral cannulation + went on CPB prior sternotomy >> once the pericardium was open with bright red blood pumping out of the ruptured aorta, I used pump suckers to provide some visitation to place LV vent prior to start cooling >> down to 25C w bilateral ACP