Division of Cardiology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine's Division of Cardiology provides excellent patient care, trains future cardiology leaders and conducts groundbreaking research for cardiovascular disease.
Pioneering Advancements in Heart Health
Founded in 1948, the Division of Cardiology has played a key role in achieving several regional milestones in cardiovascular medicine. These include:
- Performing the first heart transplant in the Midwest
- Establishing the area's first cardiac catherization lab
- Establishing one of the nation's first echocardiographic labs
- Performing the following first procedures in St. Louis:
- Open heart operation
- Prosthetic valve implant
- Pacemaker implant
- Coronary bypass
Cardiologists' ongoing contributions have significantly improved how physicians understand and treat heart conditions. Today, the division continues its long-standing tradition of excellence with advanced treatments and a commitment to patient care.
The division also takes great pride in its two training programs: a three-year cardiovascular fellowship and a one-year interventional cardiology fellowship.