August 17, 2010
Doctors & patients: Watch for six signs of heart failure
As a follow up to Karen King's story [see below], THI cardiologist, Dr. Roberta Bogaev advises catching heart failure early. Read the Houston Chronicle "MedBlog": http://blogs.chron.com/medblog/archives/2010/08/post_19.html

August 16, 2010
For heart patient, the beat is going strong
Weariness gone, pump brings a year of vigor
Karen King, an LVAD patient, is featured along with THI cardiologist, Dr. Roberta Bogaev and THI heart assist device pioneer, Dr. O.H. Frazier in this Houston Chronicle article:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/7154584.html

August 12, 2010
Dr. James "Mike" Wilson to be presented Key to the City–Jena, Louisiana–on August 20. Mayor McMillin, especially proud of native son, invites Dr. Wilson's friends to the ceremony. [See details in Accolades.]

August 11, 2010
Improved Stroke Prevention Procedure Performed on Patient with Heart-Assist Device
Doctors at THI perform carotid artery stent procedure on patient implanted with an LVAD.

August 4, 2010
David L. Printy [left in photo], President and CEO of Oasis Hospital in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, makes a presentation to THI President James T. Willerson, MD, during a day-long visit here. The Texas Heart Institute is exploring collaborations in the UAE region.

August 3, 2010
THI Inaugurates "Boot Camp" for Echocardiography
More than 100 attendees participated in the inaugural Echo Review Boot Camp in July in Houston.

July 21, 2010
Top Honor to Texas Heart Institute Editor Marianne Mallia
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) to present 2010 Swanberg Award to THI's Manager of Scientific Publications.

July 19, 2010 
A New Pumping Device Brings Hope for Cheney
Texas Heart Institute's Dr. O.H. Frazier is quoted in this article from the New York Times about left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and other mechanical pumps.
www.nytimes.com/2010/07/20/health/20docs.html 

July 15, 2010
Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Moves Up in National Heart Center Rankings to No. 4
Listed in U.S.News & World Report Top 10 for 20th Consecutive Year

July 15, 2010 "Heart to Heart"
THI's 20th consecutive year in the top ten "reflects two decades of dedication and hard work by our doctors, scientists, nurses and other staff."

July 12, 2010
Baylor University President Ken Starr (right), with his wife Alice, visited Texas Heart Institute and met with Dr. Denton A. Cooley (left) and THI President, Dr. James T. Willerson [see photo]. 

July 10, 2010
Q&A: Insight on rare, but deadly, threat
Surgeon tries to educate public on syndrome
In this Houston Chronicle article, Texas Heart Institute adult cardiac surgery chief Dr. Joseph Coselli talks about Marfan Syndrome.
www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/metro/7102793.html

June 28, 2010 
Mr. Tain-tsair Hsu, the mayor of Tainan, Taiwan, presented a gift to James T. Willerson, MD, President and Medical Director of the Texas Heart Institute, upon the occasion of a Taiwan delegation visit to the Institute (see photo). The delegation also included Tainan Secretary-General Shih-Chieh Hsieh, and the Director General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston. Tainan is home to National Cheng Kung University. 

June 23, 2010 "Heart to Heart" 
THI on the case to solve the mystery of post-operative atrial fibrillation.

June 18, 2010
An Historic Joint Meeting of Cooley and DeBakey Surgical Societies
The reconciliation of renowned cardiovascular surgeons Denton A. Cooley and Michael E. DeBakey led to the jointly sponsored surgical symposium in June.

June 8, 2010
The Texas Heart Institute hosted a large delegation from the southern Chinese city of Xiamen and from Xiamen University to discuss potential collaborations. THI President James T. Willerson, MD, presented a small gift to Xiamen Vice Mayor Pan Shi Jian [see photo], and a medical textbook to Xiamen University President Chongshi Zhu [see photo]. 

May 28, 2010 "Heart to Heart"
1,000th Carotid Artery Stenting a milestone for stroke-prevention procedure.

May 27, 2010
Houston's Mayor Annise Parker attended a breakfast discussion hosted by the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, with leaders from throughout the Texas Medical Center. The group discussed ways for the TMC and City Hall to enhance cooperation. [See photo.]

May 26, 2010
The Today Show and People magazine feature Dr. Roberta Bogaev and Ally, a THI heart failure patient supported by the HeartMate II device, who is preparing for her wedding next month. Read the story and view the video at TODAYshow.com.

May 25, 2010 
THI Reaches Milestone in Improved Stroke-Prevention Procedure: Carotid Artery Stenting.

 
May 20, 2010 "Heart to Heart"
THI success story featured on NBC's Today Show and in People magazine.

May 15, 2010
Get your heart-health question answered: "Cardiac physicians at the state's leading heart hospital (THI) are taking questions on a Web service called 'Ask a Texas Heart Institute Doctor'." Read the Houston Chronicle's MedBlog at
http://blogs.chron.com/medblog/archives/2010/05/get_your_heart.html.

May 6, 2010
Stress can be a real pain in the chest. THI cardiologist Dr. Scott R. Sherron is quoted in this Beaumont Enterprise article (PDF).

May 5, 2010 
$1.5 million NIH grant awarded for study of adult stem cells and heart assist devices as combined therapy for heart failure.

May 4, 2010 
Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) editorial discusses role of influenza and pneunomia vaccines in reducing risks of heart attack, stroke.

May 3, 2010
House Speaker Joe Straus, who has been a THI friend in the Texas Legislature, visited THI to learn more about the cutting-edge research and other work taking place at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. With the Speaker were THI Board Chairman Meredith Long, President and Medical Director Dr. James T. Willerson, Board Member Elyse Lanier and THI founder and President Emeritus Dr. Denton A. Cooley. [See photo.]

April 29, 2010 
Research shows simple blood test can monitor heart transplant rejection.

April 22, 2010 
Research findings could help improve stem-cell treatments for damaged hearts.

April 20, 2010
Eat right, stay active, stay healthy. Dr. Cooley wants you to take care of your heart and your body so you don't need the skills of our cardiologists and surgeons. Read the Houston Chronicle article.

April 14, 2010
Dr. Denton A. Cooley receives highest award from nation's oldest surgical society.

April 12, 2010
International Cooperation: Drs. Xinsheng Wang and ZhiMin Miao, Vice President of China's Qingdao University and Dean of its Medical College, were greeted by Dr. James T. Willerson, THI President and Medical Director. During the visit, the delegation discussed ways for their respective institutions to collaborate. Qingdao Medical College operates 6 affiliated hospitals and 11 teaching hospitals in China. [See photo.]

April 7, 2010 "Heart to Heart"
Two Centers of Excellence focus on women and heart disease and coronary artery anomalies.

March 16, 2010
A to-do list for better health "Sometimes the simplest lifestyle changes can result in the biggest health payoffs." Read the Houston Chronicle article. Dr. Mehdi Razavi, THI cardiologist, contributed to this compilation of "a list of simple things anyone can do to improve his health."

March 10, 2010
Using own skin cells to repair hearts on horizon: Robert Schwartz, Cullen Distinguished Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston, has pioneered a breakthrough technique for turning ordinary human skin cells into early-stage heart cells. Read the news release from the University of Houston. (March 2, 2010)

March 9, 2010
Godstone Ranch Motorsports and THI Double Down at Miami-Homestead.Two "heart" cars–#07 and #05–ran in separate events in Miami dressed in the red livery of the Texas Heart Institute. For details on the racing team's efforts benefitting THI, see www.godstoneranchmotorsports.com.

February 25, 2010 "Take to Heart"
February, National Heart Month, has been an eventful time for THI.

February 3, 2010
The Lance Armstrong foundation on the web, livestrong.com, references THI as authority on cardiovascular exercise. Read the blog entry:
How to Do Cardio Exercise 

February 22, 2010
View this new U.S.News & World Report slideshow, "What makes a great heart center," highlighting THI among the nation's very best.
Top 10 Hospitals for Heart Care

February 16, 2010
Read this USA TODAY report about a life-saving heart assist device:
New HeartMate II pump is latest bridge to life

February 4, 2010
Doctors Caution You to Guard Your Heart on Super Bowl Sunday

February 4, 2010 (Update: March 30, 2010)
Saluting Generosity & Service–Denton A. Cooley Leadership Award
Presented to Jan and Dan Duncan

January 27, 2010  "Heart to Heart"
Dr. Cooley has racing gloves on, listening for the roar of the Rolex 24

January 21, 2010
Texas Heart Institute Recognized for National Excellence

January 21, 2010 
FDA Approves Assist Device for Permanent Treatment of Advanced Heart Failure

January 15, 2010 
Research Director Awarded Recovery Act Grant from National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute

January 11, 2010  "Heart to Heart"
"Ask a Texas Heart Institute Doctor" web service an unqualified success.

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December 21, 2009
Doctors Warn Against Holiday Stress, Discuss Heart Attack Symptoms

December 18, 2009
Godstone Ranch Motorsports and THI Announce Impressive Driver Lineup for Rolex 24

December 10, 2009  "Take to Heart"
THI Names Frank Michel as Director of Public Affairs

December 4, 2009
Dr. James T. Willerson 2009 Recipient of Fish Award for Scientific Achievement

December 1, 2009  "Heart to Heart"
Ablation treatment stops "electrical storm" that was threatening a man's life.

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

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

September 29, 2009  "Take to Heart"
Leadership Additions to the THI Board of Trustees

August 19, 2009 
$4.1M Grant for Total Artificial Heart Study

September 24, 2009 "Heart to Heart"
The implantation of a VAD (ventricular assist device) saved a life.

July 16, 2009 "Take to Heart"
THI Ranked Number 5 by U.S. News & World Report

July 1, 2009 "Heart to Heart"
The promise of therapies that use adult human stem cells

June 30, 2009 News of Note
Irene Helsinger Accepts Position as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

June 3, 2009 News of Note
THI and The University of Texas System Affiliation

June 2, 2009 News of Note
THI and The University of Texas System Strengthen Affliliation

May 13, 2009 News of Note
Texas Exes Houston Chapter Honors Dr. Willerson

May 5, 2009  "Heart to Heart"
Studying the link between CRP levels and cardiovascular disease

May 5, 2009  "Heart to Heart"
A new monthly newsletter from the President of THI

April 21, 2009  News of Note
THI Joins Fight to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes

April 17, 2009 
Sultan of Oman Grants Gift to Fund Endowed Chair for Cardiac Electrophysiology Research

April 7, 2009  News of Note

• THI at SLEH Cited for Best Heart Care
• Dr. James Willerson Shares Medical Expertise
• Dr. Maximillian Buja Honored

March 23, 2009
Dr. Denton A. Cooley and Dr. James T. Willerson Honored as Living Legends

March 23, 2009
Heart Exchange Advances the Progress against Cardiovascular Disease

March 9, 2009
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February 27, 2009
New Members of the Board of Trustees

February 20, 2009
Regenerating the Heart

February 9, 2009
Remembering a Legend: Dr. Michael DeBakey

January 30, 2009
National Recognition for Clinical Excellence

January 16, 2009
Efforts to Forge International Relationships Continue

January 9, 2009
Website Recognized for Quality Health Information

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