Dr. Rana Afifi Interviewed for Sirius XM on the Aorta
Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Rana Afifi, MD, was recently interviewed On SiriusXM Channel 110, Doctor Radio on the subject “Knowing the Risks and Treatments of Aortic Disease”. During the live 30-minute interview on…
Remarkable Coincidence, Cy-Fair Grad Repairs Cy-Fair ISD Principal on Fox26 News
Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at McGovern Medical School, Tom C. Nguyen, MD was recently interviewed by Fox 26 News to discuss the heart condition and treatment of his patient Maria Mamaux, who coincidentally is a principal of the same…
UTHealth and Memorial Hermann Host American Heart Association-Circle of Red
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has been the beneficiary of several projects and initiatives funded by The American Heart Association (AHA), a non-profit organization that works to fight heart disease and stroke in effort to…
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH: Five things every man should know. Heart Health with Dr. Cesar Nahas
Read the full article on UTHealth News, original article by Rob Cahill, UTHealth. Cesar Nahas, MD, visiting associate professor of cardiovascular medicine with McGovern Medical School, and attending physician with UT Physicians Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery – Southeast, provides input…
Dad of 10’s minimally invasive heart surgery cuts recovery time with Dr. Tom C. Nguyen
Dad of 10’s minimally invasive heart surgery cuts recovery time Original story by: Pooja Lodhia of ABC 13 (KTRK) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A father of 10 is back at work less than a month after heart surgery. The Sontags’…
One of the First of Its Kind, Turner Syndrome Adult Comprehensive Care Center Earns National Recognition
Original Story by Amy Laukka, UTHealth News, May 23rd, 2019. The University of Texas Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and UTPhysicians Turner Syndrome Adult Comprehensive Care Center (TSACCC), has recently gained national recognition as one of the first adult designated clinics…
Dr. Tom Nguyen discusses Mick Jagger’s possible heart condition & surgery.
Mick Jagger, lead singer of The Rolling Stones rock band underwent a minimally invasive heart surgery this week on one of his heart valves. UT Health Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery associate professor and minimally invasive heart valve expert,…
Dr. Bruce Tjaden on how compression garments can ease travel discomfort
Whether you find yourself on a flight or a long car ride to visit family, compression garments for the legs can help prevent swelling, potential blood clots, and the general discomfort that comes from extended travel. “During the holiday season,…
Successful Patient Implant of Endovascular Stent Graft for the Ascending Aorta
Via Vascular News Leaders in heart and vascular surgery, UT Health Science Center Houston Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team, Anthony Estrera MD, FACS, and Bruce Tjaden Jr. MD, in collaboration with W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore),…
Cory’s story: from heart failure to life-saving advanced, innovative procedure
Cory Welch appreciates his second chance at life. “I look at life differently, now,” he says, “and I am reminded it is a tremendous gift.” At age 41, Cory’s symptoms began July 4 when his legs and feet started swelling…