Pages tagged: heart assist devices

Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine: Current Status and What Does the Future Hold?

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In Episode 23 of the Texas Heart Institute (THI) Education Series, Innovative Technologies & Techniques, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer, Billy Cohn, MD, and...

Innovative Technologies & Techniques | Ventricular Assist Devices: Current Status & Future Directions

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In Episode 22 of the Texas Heart Institute (THI) Education Series, Innovative Technologies & Techniques, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer, Billy Cohn, MD, and...

Humanity inspired by Dr. Denton Cooley

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“…thanks to Dr. Cooley, humanity will continue to be inspired and take advantage of its chances until heart disease is...

Texas Heart’s School of Perfusion Technology Illuminates Houston’s Contributions to Medicine Near and Far

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The Texas Heart Institute (THI) School of Perfusion Technology held its on June 7-8. The two-day long conference featured leaders...

Doctors and Engineers Aim to Build a Device to Prevent the Need for a Transplant

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Houston, TX (May 13) –A team of physician-scientists and engineers at the Texas Heart Institute (THI) are conducting important research...

THI Explores Advanced 3D Printed Silicone Technologies

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On Friday April 13, the THI Cardiovascular Surgery Research department hosted a special presentation by Dr. Haibo “Patrick” Gong about...

Are there currently any biventricular heart assist devices used as destination therapy for patients with end stage CHF? If so, does your institute use them?

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Hi Andrea, Currently there are no long-term fully implantable devices designed specifically for bi-ventricular assistance, however a few devices are...