Program Overview Stem cells have captured the imagination of patients, practitioners, scientists, and entrepreneurs worldwide for decades. Widely marketed to the public for their regenerative properties and promise to revolutionize medicine, stem cell therapies often carry claims far exceeding the known benefits. At best, the procedures are largely ineffective; at worst, patients are exposed to...
Adrian F. Hernandez, MD Duke University School of Medicine Durham, NC The Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical...
The success of the #WALK30 health campaign attracted endorsements from local government officials including the City of Houston Mayor and Harris County Precinct Commissioners, universities, hospitals and leading community organizations serving millions in the greater Houston area. Launched as a CEO Challenge to "Take the Healthy Pledge," this campaign encouraged Houston-area businesses and organizations to...
The symposium will use case-based discussions, promote the understanding of recent technologies for the treatment of mitral tricuspid or aortic valve works. The program will highlight patients’ characteristics that qualify them to benefit from these technologies. REGISTER HERE
The Ken Kennedy Institute at Rice University invites you to the 2nd annual AI in Health Conference on October 9-12, 2023. Join in on discussions with researchers, engineers, clinicians, and entrepreneurs utilizing artificial intelligence for the next generation of healthcare and public health solutions. The conference — held in Houston, TX at Rice University’s BRC...
The 4th Annual Advances in Critical Care Conference will feature speakers from the Texas Medical Center and around the country discussing all aspects of critical care. Topics will include the latest advances in sepsis, ARDS, shock, trauma, and neurocritical care. Join us for cutting edge discussions on ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, and neuromonitoring. Breakout sessions...
It’s that time of the year again! Time to brush the dust off your tennis rackets. The annual Cardiac Society tennis tournament is set for Saturday, October 14 from 3 to 5 PM at Life Time Tennis and Athletic, in the Galleria Orange Garage. Please join your fellow Cardiac Society members for tennis, camaraderie, food,...
WomenHeart Houston is a support group providing peer-to-peer patient support and education for women living with heart disease. This kind of support is crucial to a woman’s recovery and well-being, and that of her family. WomenHeart Houston is the first support group in the Texas Medical Center for women living with heart and vascular disease...
David L. Brown, MD Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Keck Medicine of USC Los Angeles, CA Overview: Dr. David L. Brown will review the historical origins of the current stable angina paradigm, point out inconsistencies in the paradigm, and propose a new, simplified physiology and evidence-based approach to the patient with stable...
PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST – DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS The Texas Heart Institute and The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care will be hosting our annual employee Pumpkin Carving Contest on Monday, October 23rd from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the THI Ansary Atrium. Please join us for an afternoon of pumpkin...
Matthew W. Martinez, MD Atlantic Health System Morristown, NJ Overview: HCM is associated with risk for SCA. Evolution of HCM understanding has not improved our ability to determine risk for SCA and shared decision making is now integral for HCM care including an exercise Rx. Objectives: At the conclusion of the activity, a participant should...
The 17th Annual Diabetes Symposium is a 1-day virtual course. The purpose of this symposium is to update health care providers with state-of-the-art information regarding evaluation and treatment of patients with diabetes. There is a need to better understand evolving practice trends in this patient population. Physicians should demonstrate competence in identifying optimal therapeutic interventions to...
Joseph Hill, MD, PHD Professor of Medicine and Molecular Biology James T. Willerson M.D. Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Diseases Frank M. Ryburn, Jr. Chair in Heart Research Director, Harry S. Moss Heart Center UT Southwestern Medical Center Learning Objectives 1. To be able to articulate the evolving landscape of cardiovascular science and medicine, past, present,...
Jaime Hernandez-Montfort, MD, MPH, MSc Baylor Scott & White Health Austin, TX Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical...
The Navigation Boulevard esplanade, along with various artistic adornments, in Houston's East End is a lively and walkable district. It displays the area's rich history, diverse culture, and exciting entertainment options. It features eateries, events, attractions, and the popular East End Farmers Market.
Sean Palecek, PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. 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...
WomenHeart Houston is a support group providing peer-to-peer patient support and education for women living with heart disease. This kind of support is crucial to a woman’s recovery and well-being, and that of her family. WomenHeart Houston is the first support group in the Texas Medical Center for women living with heart and vascular disease...
The Cardiac Society was founded to provide an avenue for the exchange of ideas relating to the clinical and research activities among the present and former cardiology fellows, trainees, and teaching staff of The Texas Heart Institute.
John P. Cooke, MD, PhD Houston Methodist Research Institute Houston, TX The Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. Series attendees include Cardiology Fellows and Faculty, members of the Departments of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery, as well as visitors from other clinical...
Give the gift of hope this year. Despite remarkable progress over the last several decades, cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of disability and death globally for men and women. In the U.S. alone, 1 in every five deaths is from heart disease. While The Texas Heart Institute has made remarkable strides in research,...
Ryan Tedford, MD Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC The Texas Heart Institute Grand Rounds is an esteemed tradition that attracts leading experts from around the world each year. 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...