Texas Heart Institute in the News

♥  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] Schwartz is a member of the THI professional staff and director of stem cell engineering for the Stem Cell and Heart Failure Research Laboratory.

♥  Godstone Ranch Motorsports and Texas Heart Institute Double Down at Miami-Homestead
Two "heart" cars–#07 and #05–ran in separate events in Miami dressed in the stunning victory red livery of the Texas Heart Institute. [March 9, 2010] For details on the racing team's efforts benefitting THI, see www.godstoneranchmotorsports.com. See also on this website: Godstone Ranch Motorsports and THI Announce Impressive Driver Lineup [News release, December 2010] and Dr. Cooley has his racing gloves on [Heart to Heart, January 2010]

News Updates

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

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Heart Assist Device benefits 21 year old cardiomyopathy patient

View Fox 26 news interview (5:15 min. video) with cardiologist Stephanie Coulter, MD and heart failure patient Allyssa Smith. Thanks to the HeartMate II device developed in large part at THI, Allyssa is moving on with her life and sharing her story to help raise awareness of heart disease in young women. (December 2009)
See also on this website: Women and Heart Disease, and Heart Assist Devices

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

Dr. Cooley has his racing gloves on and is listening for the roar of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. 

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Stories from the Heart

Women at High Risk (En español)
Learn about women's high risk of heart disease and what you can do to reduce those risks.

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

Publications of the Texas Heart Institute

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