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Pacemaker Antibiotic Envelope Provides Protection
Pacemaker antibiotic envelopeNew device enhances protection for
patients with pacemakers.

 

Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and What to do About Them
News of a public figure's death prompts THI cardiologist to spread knowledge about heart attack warning signs.

Women at High Risk
Learn about women's high risk of heart disease and what you can do to reduce those risks.

New Research Shows Flu is a Trigger of Heart Attacks 
Influenza vaccinations could save thousands of deaths from heart disease.

HeartMate II—A Blessing for Sick Hearts
New generation of pumps keeping patients alive longer, raising hopes for the future

Heart Transplant Program Celebrates 25 Years of Success
—More Than 450 Years of “Extra Life” 
Trissy Isom, Linda Chandler, Vic Schwartz and Penny Powers celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Heart Transplant program. 
The Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital celebrates 23 people who reached the 20th anniversary of their heart transplants. Read their success stories.

Hope on the Horizon for High-risk Thoracic Aneurysm Patients
Experimental procedure less invasive than traditional surgical treatment. 


Updated June 2008


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