Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center (MDHVC)
Our Mission
To provide the most effective, efficient and compassionate cardiovascular care through research, education, and a full continuum of patient care to the satisfaction of those we serve.Our Vision
The vision of the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is to become the premier international benchmark heart center.News
MDHVC's Mahmarian takes over helm of nuclear cardiology society
Houston – 1/11/12
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology's newest president, John Mahmarian, M.D., chief of Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center's Division of Nuclear Cardiology and CT Services, says he'd like to see continued improvements in the way doctors tailor diagnoses and treatments to specific patients' needs. Mahmarian's one-year term began last week.
New stent graft could allow repair of aneurysms involving both the aorta and renal arteries
Houston – 9/26/11
The Methodist Hospital has been chosen as a study site for a new type of stent graft device that is designed for the repair of certain types of aortic aneurysms near or involving the blood vessels that lead to the kidneys. The Ventana Fenestrated Stent Graft System is made by Endologix Inc., which is sponsoring both the feasibility and pivotal studies of the device.
ACC President-Elect Zoghbi to address United Nations summit
Houston – 9/16/11
Cardiologist William Zoghbi, M.D., will address the United Nations Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases next week (Sept. 19 and 20) to argue that abating heart disease should be a target of the United Nations' eight Millennium Development Goals. Zoghbi is president-elect of the American College of Cardiology and the director of The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center's Cardiovascular Imaging Institute.
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital now performing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair procedure
Baytown – 7/6/11
To more effectively repair aortic aneurysms San Jacinto Methodist Hospital is now performing an endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedure, under the direction of board-certified vascular surgeon Jacobo Nurko, M.D.
Dr. Neal Kleiman provides expert comment in Health Technology Trends
Houston – 5/19/11
Dr. Neal Kleiman, medical director, cardiac catheterization laboratories, Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, provided expert comment in an article on next-generation coronary artery stents and balloons under development.
The article appears in the May 2011 issue of Health Technology Trends. This monthly publication is produced by ECRI Institute and covers healthcare technology, focusing on emerging medical technologies in cardiology, radiology, oncology, orthopedics and neurosciences.
Methodist co-sponsors first international Pumps & Pipes Conference
Houston – 4/25/11
Surgeons from The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center along with scientists and engineers from two of the nation's largest industries – medicine and energy will take part in the first international Pumps & Pipes symposia in Doha, Qatar on April 28 to explore the synergies in moving oil and pumping blood.
Adding stem cells to common bypass surgery may reduce heart failure
Houston – 4/4/11
In a new research study under way at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, surgeons are adding a patient's own stem cells to the heart during cardiac bypass surgery. The goal of this research study is to determine whether the stem cell infusion will generate new blood vessels and improve heart function more than what is seen through bypass surgery alone.
Methodist physicians replace diseased heart valve through small hole in the leg
Houston – 2/21/11
Physicians at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Houston implanted a new investigational heart valve in a patient through a small puncture hole in the leg.
Mr. Dale Wilber, 69 year old retiree from Arkansas, had the new valve implanted in Houston on Feb. 16, 2011. The disease restricted blood flow from his heart to his vital organs. This can weaken the heart over time and cause chest pain, fatigue and heart failure. By having a valve implanted through a small hole in the leg, he hopes to shorten his recovery time and prevent complications that sometimes occur after major heart surgery. Wilber is recovering comfortably in his hospital room, hoping to be on the road in his 40-foot motor home exploring the country with this wife soon.
The Methodist Hospital chosen for percutaneous valve replacement study
Houston – 1/24/11
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center was chosen today as a site for a critical percutaneous heart valve study. As part of the research study, Methodist physicians will replace diseased cardiac valves through a single, tiny puncture hole in the research subject's groin.
"Using this new technique in the study, we will be able to replace severely calcified and damaged aortic valves without open heart surgery or removal of the original diseased valve," said Dr. Neal Kleiman, director of the catheterization labs at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and cardiology principal investigator for the trial. "This study is the only way individuals have access to this technique in the United States."
NIH grants $6.78 million to study progression of heart disease
Houston – 12/27/10
Researchers at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Houston were recently awarded a $6.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to extend a 23-year-old large-scale, community-based study of heart disease.
Methodist to open national training center for treatment of cardiovascular disease
Houston – 12/15/10
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center has established a unique national training center for surgical and interventional treatments for cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of Americans.
Mixing blood and oil: Conference tackles similar challenges from two major industries
Houston – 12/7/10
Scientists and engineers from two of the nation's largest industries — medicine and energy — came together for the fourth Pumps & Pipes symposia to explore the synergies in moving oil and pumping blood.
Much like moving oil through a pipeline, the heart must pump blood through the body. Both systems need clean, well-functioning pipes (or blood vessels), free of blockages or corrosion, to function efficiently. Both industries also are crucial to our nation’s economy and future.
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Events
Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Access: Compliance within Practice Pre-Congress Workshop
Houston - 2/4/12
Teleflex, a global medical device provider, has established a vascular access clinical education program in collaboration with physicians from the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center. The Ultrasound Guided CVC (Central Venous Catheter) Insertion Training program is designed to help practicing healthcare professionals by providing comprehensive didactics and hands-on training for the safe practice of inserting indwelling venous catheters under ultrasound guidance.
For information visit www.mitietexas.org/arrowuniversity.
Save a Life 2012
Houston – 2/11/12
Join the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, American Red Cross and the Texas Arrhythmia Institute on Saturday, February 12th at the Methodist Training Center at Reliant Park for CPR and AED training. (A Spanish language session will be held at the Greater Houston Area Red Cross)
Visit www.HoustonSaveaLife.org to learn more about this event
Re-Evolution Summit III: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) Summit: Hands-On in Houston
Houston - 3/8/12 - 3/9/12
DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Education & Training (DICET) brings: Re-Evolution Summit III: Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) Summit: Hands-On in Houston to Houston, 3/8/12 - 3/9/12. Conference attendees will hear about the latest scientific research on minimal access cardiac surgical techniques, and be given hands-on exposure to the latest technologies and hybrid approaches.
This conference is designed for cardiovascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses in the cardiovascular specialties.
For information call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 713-441-4971, email CME@tmhs.org or visit www.re-evolutionsummit.org.
Transplant: Today, Tomorrow–3Ts
Houston –3/8/12
DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Education & Training (DICET) brings: Transplant: Today, Tomorrow–3Ts to Houston, 3/8/12. This conference examines the latest scientific advances in the field of thoracic organ transplant medicine, and provides an overview and exploration of emerging clinical technologies and treatment trends.
This activity is designed for cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, transplant surgeons, nurses and perfusionists.
For information call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 713-441-4971 or email CME@tmhs.org.
Total Endovascular Series: Cerebrovascular II
Houston – 3/8/12 – 3/10/12
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center brings: Total Endovascular Series: Cerebrovascular II to Houston, 3/8/12 – 3/10/12. The Total Endovascular Series combines didactic education coupled with the largest round-up of open and endovascular simulators so that attendees gain hands on experience.
This conference is designed for cardiovascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists, neuro interventionalists and neurosurgeons, neurologists, cardiovascular technologists, fellows, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses in the cardiovascular specialties.
For information call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 713-441-4971, email CME@tmhs.org or visit www.totalendovascularseries.org.
Cardiovascular Fellows’ Bootcamp
Houston – 8/3/12 – 8/5/12
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center brings this weekend course: Cardiovascular Fellows’ Bootcamp to Houston, 8/3/12 – 8/5/12. A condensed weekend course in the fundamentals of cardiovascular sciences for fellows and residents designed to upgrade knowledge early in training. Targeted for first-year vascular surgery, interventional cardiology, CT surgery, vascular medicine, interventional radiology fellows and third-year primary certificate VS residents.
For more information contact: Yvette Whittier at ywhittier@tmhs.org or call 713-441-6201.
3rd Annual Multi-Modality Cardiovascular Imaging for the Clinician
Houston – 9/28/12 – 9/30/12
Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and the Methodist Institute for Technology, Innovation and Education (MITIESM) brings this weekend course: Multi-Modality Cardiovascular Imaging for the Clinician to Houston, 9/28/12 – 9/30/12.
For information call the Office of Continuing Medical Education at 713-441-4971 or email CME@tmhs.org.
Pumps & Pipes 6: New Horizons
Houston, TX – 12/3/12
In conjunction with The University of Houston and ExxonMobil, this is a unique collaborative effort between Houston's largest industries to explore potential crossover ideas. Much like moving oil through a pipeline, the heart must pump blood through the body. Pumps & Pipes is designed to stimulate discussion, spark ideas and share new technologies between two industries that face similar challenges.
Featured Technology: 64 Slice Cardiac CT
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is proud to offer 64 slice cardiac CT, a revolutionary form of detailed scanning to diagnose conditions of the heart and blood vessels. 64 slice cardiac CT is an innovative alternative to invasive tests such as cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography.
MDHVC Annual Report
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center 2011 Annual Report
Learn more about MDHVC's commitment to advancing cardiovascular care through innovative research, education and patient care. (pdf version)
Methodist Aortic Network
Right Hands.
Right Technology.
Right Here.
The Aortic Network at The Methodist Hospital is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and researching aortic issues to help today's patients and foster tomorrow's breakthroughs.
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Valve Clinic
What is Aortic Stenosis?
Find out about the causes and symptoms of aortic stenosis.
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Medtronic CoreValve® U.S. Pivotal Trial
The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center studies replacing a diseased heart valve through a tiny single incision in patients with aortic stenosis..Read more
IN THE NEWS:
Houston, TX - 1/24/2011
The Methodist Hospital chosen for percutaneous valve replacement study
Houston, TX - 2/21/2011
Methodist physicians replace diseased heart valve through small hole in the leg
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Heart Tumor Program
A collaboration between heart tumor specialists at The Methodist Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dedicated to providing an exemplary level of care for patients with all types of heart tumors.
Learn moreU.S.News & World Report
Ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country in Heart and Heart Surgery!
U.S.News & World Report has ranked The Methodist Hospital in Houston as one of the contry's top hospitals.
The Methodist Hospital ranked in 11 specialties in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011-2012 "Best Hospitals" issue. Only a handful of hospitals are ranked in this many specialties and Methodist is ranked in more than any hospital in Texas.
The Methodist Hospital also ranked No. 1 in the Houston area in the magazine's Best Metro Area Hospitals list.
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