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 (external link), 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…
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…
Dr. Oderich Recognized as an Honored Listee in Marquis’ Who’s Who
We are proud to announce that Gustavo Oderich, MD, professor and distinguished chair of vascular of endovascular surgery, has been recognized as an honored listee in Marquis Who’s Who, a prestigious publication known for its unmatched coverage of today’s leaders…
Class of 2023 Cardiovascular Disease Fellows Achieve 100% Cardiology Board Pass Rate
We are thrilled to share some incredible news: All twelve of our exceptional Cardiovascular Disease Fellows from the class of 2023 have passed their ABIM Foundation cardiology boards, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate. This outstanding achievement is a testament…
Recap: Highlights from the Unforgettable Willerson Lecture
The recent Willerson Lecture, held on Jan. 8 at McGovern Medical School, had the honor of hosting Patrick Serruys, MD, PhD, a world-renowned interventional cardiologist, for an insightful discussion on “The CT Coronary Heart Team: A New Paradigm.” Dr. Serruys…