Cardiology Fellowship Graduates, Class of 2024
Celebrating our newest cardiology fellowship graduates! We’re so proud of their incredible skills and accomplishments as they embark on their next journey in heart health. Cheers to their dedication, hard work, and the bright futures ahead!
Cardiac Electrophysiology team performs the system’s first FDA approved pulsed field ablation system
We’re proud to announce that our Cardiac Electrophysiology team performed the system’s first procedure utilizing the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system, recently FDA approved for treating both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most…
Elevation through Innovation: Sixth Annual Houston Shock Symposium Attracts Record Number of Attendees
The Sixth Annual Houston Shock Symposium proved to be an exciting three-day event, attracting world-renowned experts in the field of shock to the city of Houston. The event’s 2,000+ registrants had the unique opportunity to engage in discussions on current…
Exploring New Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases: Highlights from the Sixteenth Annual Houston Aortic Symposium
The Sixteenth Annual Houston Aortic Symposium, held on March 21-23 at The Westin Oaks, brought together leading experts in the field to explore the latest advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of aortic and structural heart diseases. From medical management…
UTHealth Houston/MD Anderson Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship Receives Initial ACGME Accreditation
We are pleased to announce that our Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship, a collaboration between UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center, has been granted initial accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This accreditation, achieved through a…
Patient Success Story: Dr. Santosh Uppu Solves Nearly Three Decades of Struggle
From her earliest days, Stephanie grappled with the challenges of tetralogy of Fallot, a complex cardiac anomaly. For nearly three decades, she endured a perplexing array of symptoms without a definitive diagnosis, until she was referred to Santosh C. Uppu,…
Patient Success Story: Dr. Sohpia Khan Helps 80-Year-Old Overcome an Aneurysm to Embark on Dream Expedition
For years, Michael McDermott had dreamed of an epic fishing expedition to Kodiak, Alaska with three generations of family members. After 10 months of meticulous planning, his physician discovered an aneurysm below his kidneys were growing. Referred to Sophia Khan-Makoid,…
First in Texas: UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann Introduce New FDA-Approved Tricuspid Valve System
This month, UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann have made history by becoming the first institution in the state to utilize the newly FDA-approved Edwards’ EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System. Our involvement in the TRISCEND II Clinical Trial for the Edwards’…
First Clinical Trial Patient Treated Utilizing the New ZENITH Fenestrated + Endovascular Graft
Last month, UTHealth Houston faculty led the first procedure conducted in the United States utilizing the ZENITH® FENESTRATED+ Endovascular Graft (ZFEN+). Guided by the expertise of global investigator, Gustavo Oderich, MD, along with Naveed Saqib, MD, this milestone marks a…
Dr. Igor Gregoric Receives 2023 President’s Recognition of Excellence Award
Each year, UTHealth Houston president, Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD recognizes an exemplary faculty member for their dedication and service to the university. During a special ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Igor Gregoric, MD, professor and co-chief, Center for Advanced…