Harvard Professor, Christine Edry Seidman, MD, was the 40th and the very first woman recipient of Texas Heart Institute’s highest honor presented at THI’s annual Texas Update in Cardiovascular Medicine Symposium in the Texas Heart Institute Ansary Atrium.

Award Presentation with President Emeritus, Dr. James T. Willerson 

In Episode 13 of the Texas Heart Institute (THI) Education Series, Innovative Technologies & Techniques, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer and Dr. Mehdi Razavi discuss the latest advances in diagnosis and prevention of vascular complications. Read More & Watch Video

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Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive, low-risk surgical option to treat patients with symptomatic, irregular heartbeat by destroying (ablating) the heart cells that are sending an irregular signal. Although it is not the primary choice of treatment for arrhythmia, it can be effective if medications or other interventions to control an irregular heart rhythm don’t work. Read the latest Straight Talk by Dr. Stephanie

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) allowed Otis Wimberly’s his failing heart and body to grow stronger and healthier before the stress of a transplant surgery. It was exactly what Otis needed before his heart completely stopped. Today he is preparing to sing at Jazz Fest in New Orleans with his family and celebrating life. Read Full Story

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Texas Heart Institute founder Dr. Denton A. Cooley performed the world’s first total artificial heart implant on April 4, 1969. The patient lived for nearly three days until a human heart was available for transplant. This was one of the most significant medical milestones for patients awaiting a new heart and paved the way for mechanical devices to be used as a bridge to transplant.  Learn More

Our Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) has been recognized as an accredited provider for over 35 years, and was recently awarded Accreditation with Commendation. We provide several comprehensive and innovative CME activities throughout the year, including conferences and symposia. Register for one of our upcoming offerings.

Texas Heart Institute – a proud member of WomenHeart’s National Hospital Alliance program – has partnered with WomenHeart to support women cardiac patients by serving as the host site for the WomenHeart Houston chapter’s support group meetings. Meetings are free of charge and open to all, regardless of where treatment is received. Learn More