The Texas Heart Institute

12/15/2025

Understanding the Holiday Spike in Heart Risks and How to Protect Yourself. The holidays are one of the highest-risk periods of the entire year for heart-related emergencies. Learn why and how to stay heart-healthy through the holidays.
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11/27/2025

Give your heart some thanks this holiday! 🧡 Enjoy your favorite foods, keep portions in check, load up on veggies, and take a little walk after your meal. A healthy heart and a happy holiday can go hand in hand! Happy Thanksgiving!

11/17/2025

📢 Don't miss this weeks Cardiology Grand Rounds at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. This week we are excited to have Juan Lopez Mattei, MD who will present on "Advanced Cardiac Imaging in Cancer Patients."

Each week we bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to explore the latest advances shaping cardiovascular medicine. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, spark dialogue, and advance knowledge across our community.

Cardiology Grand Rounds are held Fridays at 12:00 CT in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium. For more information or to register to view online, go to https://lnkd.in/gvNGHntD

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11/10/2025

📢 Cardiology Grand Rounds at The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine are back this week with ,Joseph S. Coselli, MD who will present on "Aortic Root Replacement with Aortic Valve Sparing." This is a not-to-be-missed session.

Each week we bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to explore the latest advances shaping cardiovascular medicine. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, spark dialogue, and advance knowledge across our community.

Cardiology Grand Rounds are held Fridays at 12:00 CT in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium. For more information or to register to view online, go to https://lnkd.in/gvNGHntD

10/07/2025

📢 We're excited to have Dr. Dianna M. Milewicz join us for this week's Cardiology Grand Rounds speaking on “Genetic Predisposition for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Acute Aortic Dissections Informs Precise Medical Care."

Join us as we bring together leading experts, clinicians, researchers, and trainees to explore the latest advances shaping cardiovascular medicine. These sessions are designed to foster collaboration, spark dialogue, and advance knowledge across our community.

Cardiology Grand Rounds are held Fridays at 12:00 CT in the Denton A. Cooley Auditorium. For more information or to register to view online, go to https://lnkd.in/gvNGHntD

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09/29/2025

World Heart Day reminds us all to take care of our heart. This day is to raise awareness that cardiovascular Disease is the number one killer causing over 20.5 million deaths per year.

Let’s raise awareness and talk about how to take care of our heart.

Together we can end heart disease 💗🙏🏽 Learn more at https://www.texasheart.org

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09/22/2025

September is Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is essential for building cells, producing hormones, digesting fat, and generating vitamin D. And about 25% of cholesterol comes from your diet, and the rest of it, your body manufactures naturally. We started the month learning about what our numbers mean when it comes to cholesterol. But what about the "good" cholesterol vs. "bad" cholesterol. Read on and learn more about your heart health. https://www.texasheart.org/understanding-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-cholesterol/

09/04/2025

🫀 September is Cholesterol Education Month — the perfect time to “Know Your Numbers.”

Understanding your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and body mass index can help you take control of your heart health and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Read more in our latest health article: https://lnkd.in/g3nHU2re

07/11/2025

Dr. Emerson C. Perin joins Texas Public Radio's, David Martin Davies to talk about wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers and how they surveil health metrics like heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels. Listen here: http://bit.ly/4lNaIqO

07/09/2025

One year ago today, history was made at The Texas Heart Institute as the first BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) was implanted in a 57-year-old man who suffered from heart failure. The TAH implant was a success and the patient was supported by the device for 8 days until a donor heart became available for transplant. Today, the patient continues to do well. Congratulations to our patient, BiVACOR, Dr. Alexis Shafii, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, M.D., Dr. William Cohn Dr. Daniel Timms, Dr. O.H. "Bud" Frazier, and the entire team for this amazing accomplishment in cardiovascular health.

07/08/2025

Our hearts and thoughts are with our friends in the Texas Hill Country and everyone who has been affected by the devastating floods.

06/26/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Griffin Cronk, newly graduated perfusionist and recipient of the 2025 Sal Guercio Memorial Scholarship from the Texas Heart Institute School of Perfusion Technology!

A U.S. Army veteran and former Houston police officer, Griffin now joins Perfusion Associates of Michigan, continuing his incredible journey of service—this time in the cardiovascular operating room.

We’re proud to celebrate his achievements and bright future in perfusion:

Awardee Griffin Cronk (second from left) with Keri Sprung, MBA, Ann Guercio, CCP, LP, MBA, and James J. Livesay, MD Griffin Cronk, a former U.S. Army staff sergeant who is embarking on a new career in perfusion, has been awarded the distinguished Sal Guercio Memorial Scholarship—one of the highest...