A breakthrough in cardiac care has arrived in central Illinois. SIU Medicine cardiologist Ahmad Al Turk, MD , assisted by Abdul Moiz Hafiz, MD and Abhishek Kulkarni, MD , recently performed the first BASILICA procedure at Springfield Memorial Hospital, bringing new hope to patients with complex heart conditions. BASILICA is an innovative technique designed to make transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) safer. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a failing heart valve, but for some patients, it carries a serious risk of coronary artery blockage. BASILICA helps prevent

A breakthrough in cardiac care has arrived in central Illinois. SIU Medicine cardiologist Ahmad Al Turk, MD , assisted by Abdul Moiz Hafiz, MD and Abhishek Kulkarni, MD , recently performed the first BASILICA procedure at Springfield Memorial Hospital, bringing new hope to patients with complex heart conditions. BASILICA is an innovative technique designed to make transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) safer. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a failing heart valve, but for some patients, it carries a serious risk of coronary artery blockage. BASILICA helps prevent

SIU's Office of Correctional Medicine has joined the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program as an industry partner, creating new opportunities for transitioning service members and military spouses.

SIU's Office of Correctional Medicine has joined the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program as an industry partner, creating new opportunities for transitioning service members and military spouses.

Smith Alzheimer's Center executive director Erin Hascup, PhD, joined AM Springfield to discuss the prevalence of Alzheimer's, an update to the Center's activities, the current state of research, as well as an exciting announcement of the event, Illuminate the Night . Timestamps for interview segments: Overview of Alzheimer's and dementia: 18:50 - 27:05 Update on research and upcoming events: 46:25 - 54:30 To learn more about Erin Hascup's lab, including research focus, publications, team members, and more, visit her lab page .