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Heart Health
At The Texas Heart Institute, we are dedicated to advancing heart health education not only for physicians and researchers but also for the global community. Our mission is to spread awareness about the importance of heart health and to provide comprehensive information on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. These resources are designed to help both children and adults understand the impact of heart disease and the critical need for preventive measures. Explore our educational materials to learn how you can take proactive steps toward a healthier heart.
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Cardiovascular Research
The Texas Heart Institute is recognized internationally for research programs in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, regenerative medicine and pathology. Our physicians and scientists conduct research ranging from gene therapy, stem cells and regenerative medicine, to ventricular assist devices (VADs) and artificial hearts.
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United State among men and women, causing one person to die every 33 seconds.
Learn more about how The Texas Heart Institute is making great strides to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease through innovation and education.
About The Texas Heart Institute
The Texas Heart Institute is an world-class, independent, nonprofit organization that is improving cardiovascular health through trailblazing research, thought leadership, education, and patient care.
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Professional Education
The Texas Heart Institute’s (THI) commitment to education sets it apart from other major cardiovascular centers. The Institute’s educational activities include postdoctoral and allied training programs, seminars, symposia, grand rounds, scientific publications and public education outreach. Visitors will find the Wallace D. Wilson Museum with educational displays, historic items covering scientific breakthroughs in treating heart disease, and the Celebration of Hearts art collection.
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Center for Cardiovascular Care
The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care provides more than traditional medicine. We are a direct patient care offering that is fully integrated with our world-class research and education arms. We truly are a center – where we have first-hand access to innovative research, training, and education, and can share our learnings with others around the world.
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Research Social Delivers Dynamic Afternoon Focused on Collaborative Science
On November 20, 2024, The Texas Heart Institute (THI) held its first-ever Research Social, marking a significant shift from traditional...
Dr. Emerson Perin Leads DREAM-HF Trial – Demonstrating the Life-Saving Potential of Cell Therapy
Dr. Emerson C. Perin, Medical Director at The Texas Heart Institute, has been highlighted as the lead investigator in the...
ReVolutionary Heart Pump Offers New Hope for Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
A dedicated team of researchers and physicians are closer to realizing their hopes of a new device that will change...
The Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine Announce Strategic Integration to Establish a Premier Cardiovascular Center
Houston, TX – (Nov. 21, 2024) – Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor) and The Texas Heart Institute (THI) have signed...
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The Texas Heart Institute remains at the forefront of tremendous achievement, innovation, and discovery in our pursuit to reduce the devastating toll of cardiovascular disease around the world. Our progress would not be possible without the confidence, commitment, and support of our donor community.
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