Rare kidney disease shows how salt, potassium levels are moderated
January 23, 2012
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a principal risk factor for heart disease and affects 1 billion people.
Award will advance technology with potential to predict heart attacks
December 7, 2011
UT researchers are pioneers in bringing the light-based technology to cardiology
Stent inventor Palmaz to be honored Nov. 10 in New York
November 9, 2010
Julio C. Palmaz, M.D., of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, will be honored as a landmark medical innovator at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s annual Pulse of the City Gala, set for Wednesday [Nov. 10] in New York.
Traveling 3-D exhibit puts you inside arteries
November 8, 2010
WHAT: “The Artery Explorer” mobile exhibit is an interactive experience that takes participants on a journey through arteries affected by atherosclerosis. This is the buildup of plaque within the walls of arteries that can lead to heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 (the tour lasts […]
Health Science Center lands $11.6 million to study cardiac proteins
September 3, 2010
A blood test to diagnose which heart attack survivors will suffer heart failure is the goal of a new five-year, $11.6 million contract to the UT Health Science Center San Antonio from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Miniaturized assist devices giving hope to more heart failure patients
March 3, 2010
South Texas patients in severe heart failure who are too sick for transplantation have another lifesaving option these days — surgery to implant a compact, lightweight ventricular assist device (VAD).