Clinical research session featuring @MiguelVldrbno details and findings from the #VenusTrial. Find out more about the presentation, and catch the virtual #ACC20 session on 3/29. #Afib #WCCardio
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Cardiovascular physician information from @MethodistHosp heart specialists at the internationally-renowned DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center.
- Assessment of myocardial viability by PET, led by the director of cardiovascular PET @almallahmo, concludes PET showing both physiological perfusion and myocardial tissue's metabolic activity for better myocardium differentiation.
- Dr. Alan Lumsden, Chair of @DeBakeyCVedu at Houston Methodist, was recently named the new president-elect of the @SouthernVasc (#SAVS). Congratulations Dr. Lumsden!
- Congratulations to our Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery and Medical Director of @DeBakeyCVedu, Dr. @AlanLumsdenMD, for being named the 2025 President of @SouthernVasc!
- Congrats to @DeBakeyCVedu's Dr. @khurramn1, our chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, on his induction into the Association of University Cardiologists. At the annual meeting this week, Dr. Nasir will present his research on the ‘Power of Zero’ in CAC Scoring.
- Congrats to Dr. @SLittleMD and the Structural Heart team at @MethodistHosp, which has performed its 400th TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair) procedure. This is the largest volume of procedures performed by the same single team in the #Houston area!
- Leaders from our heart team will be presenting at #TCT2019, covering updates on #TAVR, #MitraClip techniques and valve regurgitation guidelines. Full agenda here: bit.ly/2kkulxr
- Released today: @usnews #BestHospitals ranking by specialty, with our heart & vascular team ranked #16. We are fortunate to have such a talented team of #HMHphysicians and researchers delivering top cardiac care and clinical education. More details here: bit.ly/2Ore9sw
- Michael Reardon, MD, #HMHphysician, presented at #ACC19: #TAVR may be a preferred strategy to surgery in patients with severe aortic stenosis at low risk of surgical mortality based on phase III trial results. Read more in @NEJM: bit.ly/2ucLaMk
- Each year, @USNews publishes a list of the top ranked hospitals in the U.S. This year, we’re both honored and excited that Houston Methodist Hospital is ranked No. 14 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery in the nation.
- In our latest discussion on the social determinants of health and exposome, Dr. @Sadeer_AlKindi shares how our environment and green space can actually have a positive effect on our cardiovascular health. Follow the discussion on YouTube: spr.ly/6011FSqoU
00:00 - The @DeBakeyCVedu program provides globally accessible, comprehensive cardiovascular education for health professionals at every level.
- Our Chair of the Department of Cardiology Dr. @WilliamZoghbi will give a year in review on valvular heart disease at #ACC24. spr.ly/6013wDF29
00:00 - Physician scientists from our Research Institute employed a convalescent serum therapy infusing the blood of a recovered #COVID19 patient into a critically ill patient, making @MethodistHosp the first hospital in the nation to try the experimental therapy. bit.ly/39vNTCp
