Cardiology Grand Rounds

Commitment to Learning & Professional Fellowship

Since its founding in 1962, The Texas Heart Institute has remained dedicated to improving the standard of care and advancing knowledge through cardiovascular education and research.  The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine Cardiology Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Grand Rounds is hosted in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium at 6770 Bertner Avenue in Houston, TX.

Series attendees include cardiology fellows and faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical and teaching institutions in the Texas Medical Center. Grand Rounds is live-broadcasted for online viewing on any desktop computer or mobile device.  

Objectives

At the conclusion of the series, the participants should be able to:

•      Integrate evidence-based guidelines and emerging research into the diagnosis, management, and lifetime care of cardiovascular patients, including as relevant and appropriate, the use of advanced imaging, pharmacologic therapies, and/or procedural innovations.
• Enhance clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration by applying updated standards and risk stratification tools to complex cardiovascular cases across inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
• Evaluate performance data, guideline updates, and literature to improve care delivery, patient safety, and health outcomes.
• Implement strategies for continuous performance improvement through quality initiatives, interprofessional education, and the translation of new technologies and standards into clinical practice.