News Updates from the Texas Heart Institute

February 4, 2010
Doctors Caution You to Guard Your Heart on Super Bowl Sunday

February 4, 2010
Saluting Generosity & Service–Denton A. Cooley Leadership Award
Presented to Jan and Dan Duncan

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

Dr. Cooley has his racing gloves on and is listening for the roar of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. 

 

Multimedia Room

Heart Assist Device benefits 21 year old cardiomyopathy patient

View Fox 26 news interview (5:15 min. video) with cardiologist Stephanie Coulter, MD and heart failure patient Allyssa Smith. Thanks to the HeartMate II device developed in large part at THI, Allyssa is moving on with her life and sharing her story to help raise awareness of heart disease in young women. See also a behind the scenes video (6:37 min.) of the interview.

Stories from the Heart

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

Research shows flu can trigger heart attacks
Patients with heart conditions urged to get flu vaccine (see swine flu alert).

Publications of the Texas Heart Institute

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