Ben Chung MD

Putting Heart Failure Knowledge to the Test at #HFSA2026 Ben Chung, MD (@benchungmd), Assistant Professor of Medicine in the @UChicagoMed Section of Cardiology, is participating in Family Feud at the @HFSA Annual Scientific Meeting! This interactive session brings a lively approach to heart failure education and professional collaboration. Sunday, October 11 | 10:45–11:45 AM Room 129 AB A different kind of scientific exchange, bringing colleagues together through knowledge, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.

Progress isn't measured by a single milestone—it's built through continuous advancement. The 2025–26 academic year was a strong year for the UChicago Hemodynamic Laboratory, part of the Section of Cardiology at @UChicagoMed, defined not just by growth, but by the continued evolution of its advanced heart failure hemodynamic program. While overall procedural volume increased 5.0%, the more meaningful story was the significant expansion of advanced hemodynamic services. Highlights include: • +147% Exercise Right Heart Catheterization • +140% LVAD Ramp Studies • +133% Pulmonary Vasodilator Studies • +44% Remote PA Monitor Implants These milestones reflect the continued growth of exercise right heart catheterization, LVAD ramp studies, remote pulmonary artery monitoring, and the growing pulmonary hypertension program, supporting the Laboratory's ongoing advancement in specialized heart failure hemodynamic care. Congratulations to the UChicago Hemodynamic Laboratory team & the Advanced Heart Failure group for their continued leadership and commitment to advancing specialized cardiovascular care.

We wore red for women’s heart health ❤️ This February, the Section of Cardiology at @UChicagoMedicine proudly participated in National Wear Red Day to raise awareness that heart disease remains the leading cause of death among women. Awareness drives prevention. Prevention drives better outcomes. Our commitment to advancing women’s heart health continues well beyond February. #WearRedDay #HeartMonth #UChicagoMedicine #WomensHeartHealth

Advancing heart failure care at every stage. This past year, the Advanced Heart Failure program within the Section of Cardiology at @UChicagoMedicine reached major national milestones. • 103 heart replacement therapies • Highest transplant volume in Illinois (63 total) • 1,000th heart transplant achieved • National leadership in LVAD and BrioVAD innovation These achievements reflect a year of leadership — redefining what’s possible in advanced heart failure care.

In just 24 hours, the @UChicagoMed Heart and Vascular team performed three heart transplants — a rare and remarkable demonstration of expertise, coordination, and unwavering commitment to our patients. This achievement reflects the extraordinary dedication of our multidisciplinary transplant team — surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, perfusionists, coordinators, and countless others — working seamlessly to give patients a second chance at life. Every transplant is a story of hope. We are honored to be part of these journeys, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the donor families whose generosity made these life-saving gifts possible. At UChicago Medicine, moments like this inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in advanced heart failure and transplant care. Special thanks to: @chickey22 @JonGrinsteinMD @benchungmd @UCCardsFellows @TakeyoshiOtaMD @HirotoKitahara @SaraKalantariMD @StanSwatMD @MarkBelkinMD @ValJeevanandam @ColleenLabuhn @KanelidisMD @LeoGozdeckiDO @SarswatNitasha