Biswajit Kar, MD
Dr. Biswajit Kar, M.D., earned his Medical Degree from the University of Pune Armed Forces Medical College in India. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston where he was inducted into the…
Marwan Jumean, MD
Dr. Marwan F. Jumean graduated with honors from the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman in 2006. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his clinical and research fellowships in cardiovascular diseases at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,…
Fifth Annual Houston Shock Symposium Breaks Boundaries in the Field of Shock
The Fifth Annual Houston Shock Symposium, held on April 14-16, saw a record number of registrants at the 2023 event. The symposium, which focused on the latest developments and advancements in all aspects of shock, attracted attendees from all over the…
Now at Memorial Hermann TMC: New Quantum Spectrum Heart Lung Machine
The Memorial Hermann Health System has recently acquired a new Quantum Spectrum Heart Lung machine, the first of its kind to be implemented in the health system’s operating room. Among several benefits, the Quantum Perfusion System has a small footprint…
Fifth Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium and Fifteenth Annual Houston Aortic Symposium Bring World Renowned Experts to Texas
The Fifth Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium, held on March 15, provided a unique opportunity for nurses and other healthcare professionals to learn about the latest developments in the treatment and care of patients with aortic and structural heart disease. The…
Dr. Andrea Vacirca Receives Peter Samuels Award at 2023 Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting
Congratulations to Andrea Vacirca, MD, PhD, aortic research fellow, for winning the Peter B. Samuels Award competition at the 50th Annual Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery Symposium (external link) in Miami, FL on March 25-29, 2023. “Andrea has done a phenomenal job,”…
Montgomery Co. Cowboy ready to ‘get back in the saddle’ after suffering cardiac arrest.
Cody Canton, a young cowboy from Montgomery County has to put his roping on hold while his body heals. He dropped dead of cardiac arrest, but a quick-acting colleague saved his life and his doctor, Dr. Marwan Jumean, professor and…
Heart & Vascular Team are the First in South Texas to Use PASCAL Technology to Treat Mitral Regurgitation
Congratulations to the Heart & Vascular team members who participated in South Texas’ first procedure using the PASCAL Precision system for transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) to treat patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation. TEER approximates the anterior and posterior mitral valve…
Soren Cobb and Joshua Wong Place Second in C. Frank Webber Prize for Student Research
As part of the annual Summer Research Forum, the C. Frank Webber Prize for Student Research recognizes rising second year students who conducted research in biomedical sciences. This year, two students within Heart & Vascular placed in the competition. Sponsored by Iraida Sharina, PhD,…
Event Recap: Aortic Health Patient Symposium
In observance of Aortic Dissection Awareness Week from Sept. 19 – 24, The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health (external link) sponsored a series of patient seminars at aortic centers across the country, including UTHealth Houston. On Saturday, Sept. 24, many of faculty members…