bEHIND BCVI: A CARDIOVASCULAR VIDEO SERIES FOR PHYSICIANS
Welcome to Behind BCVI, a video series for physicians featuring experts at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute as they discuss clinical breakthroughs, our specialized clinical programs and the future of heart care.
June 2024
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Featuring: Patrick M. McCarthy, MD
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Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, cardiac surgeon and executive director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, introduces an exciting new video series for physicians called Behind BCVI. In this series, experts from Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute discuss recent clinical breakthroughs, our specialized clinical programs and what’s next as we continue defining the future of heart care. |
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Featuring: Douglas R. Johnston, MD
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Douglas R. Johnston, MD, chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, explains the institute’s multidisciplinary approach to treating radiation-associated heart disease and key differentiators of the program. |
August 2024
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Featuring: Douglas R. Johnston, MD
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Douglas R. Johnston, MD, chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses the reasons behind the 32% increase in cardiac surgeries at Northwestern Memorial Hospital over the past year — and what that growth means for patients. |
August 2024
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Featuring: Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, and Stephen F. Chiu, MD
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Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, executive director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, sits down with Cardiac Surgeon Stephen F. Chiu, MD. Together, they discuss the institute’s history and its steady growth, which is rooted in a patient-centered approach. |
August 2024
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Featuring: Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, and Stephen F. Chiu, MD
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Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, executive director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, and Cardiac Surgeon Stephen F. Chiu, MD, discuss what’s next for the institute, which will celebrate two decades of care in 2025. Dr. McCarthy highlights how the team will continue to push boundaries through innovation and discusses expected areas of growth. He also credits the institute’s unique culture with providing a strong foundation for growth and attracting top talent. |
July 2024
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Featuring: Patrick M. McCarthy, MD
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Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, cardiac surgeon and executive director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, explains the institute’s approach to expanding cardiovascular care into the suburbs around Chicago to offer patients better access. At locations convenient to them, patients can benefit from leading-edge cardiovascular care integrated with the world-class teams and programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. |
June 2024
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Stephen F. Chiu, MD, cardiac surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, offers insights on pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE), a highly specialized surgery for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). He sits down with Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, executive director of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, to discuss which patients are optimal candidates for the procedure, his research and why patients should seek care for CTEPH at a specialized center like Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. |
CARDIOVASCULAR AND HEART HEALTH
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Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute has an enduring commitment to improving the heart health of our patients through expert care, advanced education and scientific 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 initial diagnoses to second opinions.
The Northwestern Memorial Hospital Cardiology, Heart and Vascular Surgery Program was ranked in the top 10 in the nation and has been the highest-ranked in Illinois for 17 straight years, per U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. |
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