UT Medicine cardiologist uses TAVR procedure to return quality of life to New Mexico man
November 16, 2012
FDA expands approved use of artificial heart valve to more patients
Biochemists receive $1.7 million NIH grant to fight heart disease at the molecular level
September 17, 2012
In a window-lined, almost-new laboratory on the campus of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, a team of biochemists will spend the next four years studying newly discovered causes of cardiovascular disease that could lead to new drugs designed to prevent or reduce the severity of heart ailments.
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 […]