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Could AI diagnose your heart disease? In a new study, an AI model outperformed current clinical scoring systems for accurately detecting and identifying cardiac amyloidosis, potentially helping doctors give patients earlier, more effective treatments. uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/rese…

The University of Chicago’s Section of Cardiology brings deep expertise and clinical perspective to #CVI2025 this Thursday in Austin. Three leading voices from @UChicagoMed will present during the session: Advancements in Hemodynamic Monitoring and Treatment 🕒 10:30 AM – 12:00…

Join us in welcoming Dr. Nikhil Narang (@Nikhil15) to @UChicagoMed! He joins the Section of Cardiology as Assistant Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of LVAD at Endeavor Health Glenbrook Hospital. His expertise spans advanced heart failure, LVAD therapy, and transplant…

Thank you to our phenomenal #UChicagoCathLab crew for continuing to deliver outstanding care as our #STEMI volume increased 2X increase 2025! On behalf of all the @UChicagoCardio & @uchicagohvc IC operators, it’s truly a pleasure and a privilege to have you on our team. 🙏

This year we're building on the outstanding hemodynamic questions, providing practical learning for your cath lab, & a look to future innovation! PLUS - 2-day trainee program (Nov 13-14) on hemodynamics, engineering, & a TEACH session, @BurkhoffMd! @EdwardsLifesci @zoll_cms

Save the Date! 📅 The 2nd Annual Chicago Hemodynamic Forum will take place on Friday, November 14th, at UChicago 🫀 Registration is open NOW! uchicagohemodynamics.com #Cardiology #Cardiotwitter #HeartFailure #hearthealth #heartdisease

This week, we raised Dr. Roberto Lang’s lead to the #UChicagoCathLab rafters in tribute to our dear friend & the luminary we @UChicagoMed had the privilege to learn so much from. Thank you for everything Roberto. You will be missed. #CardioTwitter

Don’t miss this important session at #NMA2025 tackling one of today’s most persistent cardiometabolic challenges. Dr. Amber Johnson, MD, MS, MBA (@AmberJohnsonMD), Assistant Professor of Medicine at @UChicagoMed, will present: “Breaking Through the Pressure: Tackling Resistant…

Big news in pulmonary embolism care: University of Chicago Medicine has been named a Comprehensive Pulmonary Embolism Center of Excellence by @PERTConsortium. 🔹 1 of only 6 centers in the U.S. 🔹 The first and only in the Midwest Led by Jonathan Paul, MD (@Jonathan_PaulMD),…

Truly an honor!

Love walking into the #CathLab to find the old pt prep pathway (which worked just fine BTW) replaced by a new process, complete with emojis, an acronym that makes no sense (O=Room Ready) & a cryptic 8 page tip sheet. Grateful to have one more weapon in the war against efficiency.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Roberto Lang — a giant in the field of Cardiology, and a true pioneer in Echocardiography. His visionary contributions have profoundly shaped the field, particularly through his groundbreaking work in three-dimensional echocardiography.…

Less than 2 months until #ASE2025 in Nashville! If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time — RSVP and bring a friend. Looking forward to catching up with colleagues, hearing cutting-edge #EchoFirst, and of course plenty of hot chicken (and tums)! 🔥🐔 @ASE360 @DavidWienerMD

🚨New Publication Alert: Our Landmark Study Published in the European Heart Journal! We’re proud to share that our latest study demonstrates that EchoGo® Amyloidosis, Ultromics’ FDA-cleared AI tool, significantly improves the detection of cardiac amyloidosis using a single…

So grateful to be part of this amazing team of investigators. This project took a village, spanning 19 medical centers & 4 continents. Particular thanks to @robertomlang (in memorium) @pattypellikka, & the amazing @ultromics team for their tireless work, support, and mentorship

Just published in European Heart Journal — a global milestone in AI-powered cardiac care. @UChicagoMed’s Drs. Jeremy Slivnick and Roberto Lang (in memoriam) helped lead a multi-center, international study — in collaboration with Dr. Patricia Pellikka (Mayo Clinic) and the…

This AI screening model used only an apical 4ch echo videoclip & effectively differentiated cardiac amyloidosis from other causes of ⬆️ wall thickness

📢 New #EHJ study! Our AI screening tool for echo — EchoGo® Amyloidosis — detects cardiac amyloidosis, a life-threatening condition, with high accuracy. Developed with @MayoClinic @UChicago, tested with 18 global sites. See paper & release: ultromics.com/press-releases… #CardioTwitter

Thanks for your precious help with the paper and your leadership of the international collaboration, @JSlivnickMD ! This was a dream team!