News Updates from the Texas Heart Institute

September 29, 2009
Leadership Additions to the Texas Heart Institute Board of Trustees

August 19, 2009
$4.1M Grant for Total Artificial Heart Study

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"Heart to Heart" from Dr. James T. Willerson

The implantation of a VAD (ventricular assist device) saved a life.

Stories from the Heart

Women at High Risk [Mujeres de alto riesgo]
One out of two: if you're a woman, those are your chances of dying from heart disease or stroke.

Multimedia Room

Pump Gives New Hope to Heart Patients 
Read the CBS News Early Show report that continues the Salina Gonzales story and features Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Dr. Roberta Bogaev. 

Other Publications of the Texas Heart Institute

UPDATE is published for friends and staff of THI, recognizing donors and highlighting events.

For Medical Professionals:

Heart Watch is a quarterly newsletter for physicians, composed of brief articles describing clinical and research activities at THI. (En español.) 
 
Texas Heart Institute Journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal.