Research

An important aspect of The Heart Center in conjunction with the Washington University School of Medicine is our research-rich environment. Our physicians currently serve as the principal investigators, co-investigators and consultants for numerous research studies. Learn about the research interests of our Heart Center physicians:

Pirooz Eghtesady, MD - Dr. Eghtesady's laboratory research focuses on the pathogenesis of congenital heart diseases, with particular emphasis on aortic stenosis and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. 

George Van Hare, MD - Dr. Van Hare's multi-center clinical research focuses on pediatric heart rhythm disorders; biology of atrioventricular node reentry; mapping and ablation of post-operative atrial and ventricular tachycardia.