CARDIOVASCULAR AND HEART HEALTHNorthwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute holds an enduring commitment to improving the heart health of our patients through expert patient care, advanced education, clinical treatment and science breakthroughs. By placing an emphasis on listening to our patients’ needs, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has become a destination for those who need highly specialized cardiovascular care from cardiologists, physicians and other medical specialists, from initial diagnoses to second opinions.
In 2023-24, U.S. News & World Report named the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery Program a top ten program in the nation (No. 7) and the highest ranked program in Illinois for 16 straight years. |
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REACT-AF |
The purpose of this investigational study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Aventus Thrombectomy System™ for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). The Aventus System uses manual suction to remove (aspirate) blood clots in the lungs. Use of this system provides a minimally invasive (not as aggressive as surgery) treatment option for blood clot removal. Participation requires one follow-up visit with the study physician 30 days after the procedure.
Principal Investigator:
Daniel R. Schimmel, MD |
The purpose of this multi-center, randomized study is to assess whether it is safe and effective to stop oral anticoagulation medications (a blood-thinning medication) during prolonged periods of normal heart rhythm in participants with infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF). Participants are randomized to one of two groups: Standard of Care (SOC) Group or Intervention Group. Participants in the SOC group will remain on their previously prescribed oral anticoagulant. Those randomized to the Intervention group will take the oral anticoagulant for 30 days only if a prolonged episode of AF is detected on an AF-sensing Apple smartwatch. Participation will last up to 60 months and requires one visit to the site at time of enrollment, all other follow-up will be conducted virtually.
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Chicago philanthropist Neil G. Bluhm and the Bluhm Family Charitable Foundation announced a $45 million gift to establish the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Heart Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The gift expands cardiac care capacity and addresses health equity by providing greater access to Northwestern Medicine’s world-class cardiovascular care.
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Featuring: S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD
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Featuring: Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc
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Featuring: Douglas R. Johnston, MD
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Featuring: Lubna Choudhury, MD
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