News Updates from the Texas Heart Institute

November 10, 2009
$1M in Stimulus Funds Awarded to Rice University, Texas Heart Institute for MRI Tracking of Stem Cells

November 1, 2009
Great Pumpkin Fun Run a Smashing Success. (Photos and race results posted.)

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"Heart to Heart" from Dr. James T. Willerson

The implantation of a VAD (ventricular assist device) saved a life.

Stories from the Heart

Research shows flu can trigger heart attacks
Patients with heart conditions urged to get flu vaccine (see swine flu alert).

Multimedia Room

Pump Gives New Hope to Heart Patients 
Read the CBS News Early Show report that continues the Salina Gonzales story and features Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Dr. Roberta Bogaev. 

Other Publications of the Texas Heart Institute

UPDATE is published for friends and staff of THI, recognizing donors and highlighting events.

For Medical Professionals:

Heart Watch is a quarterly newsletter for physicians, composed of brief articles describing clinical and research activities at THI. (En español.) 
 
Texas Heart Institute Journal is a peer-reviewed scientific journal.