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…
Navigating Exercise Limitations in Thoracic Aortic Disease: Insights from Current Vascular Surgery
Siddharth Prakash (external link), MD, PhD, has recently contributed a compelling chapter in Northwestern’s Current Vascular Surgery entitled “Exercise Limitations in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease (external link).” This chapter delves into the complexities surrounding thoracic aortic disease (TAD), a…
American Society of Human Genetics Honors Dr. Dianna Milewicz with Advocacy Award
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dianna Milewicz (external link), MD, PhD, professor and President George Bush Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, as the 2023 recipient of its Advocacy Award. The Advocacy Award is bestowed upon individuals or a group…
Drs. Sophia Khan and Rana Afifi Discuss Type B Aortic Dissection Management with Endovascular Today
In a recent article in Endovascular Today, Sophia Khan, MD, assistant professor of vascular surgery and Rana Afifi, MD, associate professor of vascular surgery, discuss the evolving treatment methodologies for acute aortic dissection, specifically type B aortic dissection (TBAD). With…
Introducing the New Cardiovascular Disease Fellows – Class of 2027
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Cardiovascular Disease fellows — the distinguished Class of 2027. Throughout their journey, fellows will encounter a diverse array of pathologies across various practice settings, gaining invaluable…
Center for Advanced Cardiology – Southwest Receives UT Physicians’ Clinic of the Quarter Award
We are happy to announce that our Center for Advanced Cardiology – Southwest clinic has received the UT Physicians Clinic of the Quarter Award. This award recognizes our clinic’s dedication to delivering comprehensive medical care and its continuous efforts to…
Dr. Danny Ramzy and Team Achieve Multiple Texas Milestones in Robotic Heart Procedures
In the past two years, Danny Ramzy (external link), MD, PhD, professor of cardiac surgery, and his team, have successfully performed a series of groundbreaking robotic heart surgeries. The achievements include the state’s inaugural combined robotic aortic and mitral valve…
UTHealth Houston-Memorial Hermann Heart Failure Team Receives ELSO Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award in Extracorporeal Life Support for Second Consecutive Year
We are pleased to share that our Heart Failure (external link) team has been honored with the distinguished ELSO Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award (external link) in Extracorporeal Life Support for a second year in a row. The ELSO Award for Excellence…
Dr. Gustavo Oderich Named President-Elect of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
We are pleased to announce that Gustavo Oderich, MD, professor and chief of Vascular Surgery, has been named President-Elect for the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (ISEVS). Prior to joining UTHealth Houston in 2020, Dr. Oderich served as the immediate…
Event Recap: First Annual Texas Perfusion Organization Meeting
Texas, the heart of innovation and progress, is also home to a dedicated community of healthcare professionals and perfusionists, working tirelessly to enhance patient care and elevate their knowledge of extracorporeal circulatory support. The recent First Annual Texas Perfusion Organization…