Don’t miss the 2025 Heart Failure Symposium on May 10! Join leading experts to stay current on advances in Amyloidosis, HCM, and HFpEF care. Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/2025-HF-Sympos…

We are excited to announce our newest Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) fellows for 2025, and our fellows who will start in 2026! Join us in welcoming 2025 fellows Scott Mu, M.D. and Omar Harirah, M.D., and 2026 fellows Madison Argo, M.D. and Edward (Teddy) Hauptmann, M.D.

The 2025 Heart Failure Symposium is around the corner, and we are proud to announce that the course has been officially endorsed by the Heart Failure Society of America. Join us on May 10: bit.ly/2025-HF-Sympos…

We are proud to announce that UT Southwestern Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center (CCC) – a distinction held by only 24 hospitals nationwide. Learn more: bit.ly/44Y1piX

EMS Week is just around the corner! Each May, we honor the incredible EMS professionals who are first on the scene and essential to every step of patient care. Thank you for your partnership, your dedication, and the lifesaving work you do every day!

Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers published in Resuscitation. bit.ly/43kVFOZ

Please join us in congratulating Joshua Beckman, M.D. who received the American Heart Association’s Award of Meritorious Achievement for his leadership and dedication to improving cardiovascular care. Read more: bit.ly/4jTUVoU

Cardiogenic shock affects about 100,000 Americans each year. UT Southwestern researchers found that many survivors of this condition showed evidence of new cognitive impairment after leaving the hospital. Read more: bit.ly/44yvMeR

Amit Khera, M.D., was recently featured on the American Society for Preventive Cardiology podcast, The Heart of Prevention, and explored the pivotal role of preventive cardiology in advancing cardiovascular health. Listen to the podcast: bit.ly/4kfLkZO

In a new Cardiology article, Dr. Okwara reflects on how the collaboration in a 4x400m relay mirrors the teamwork needed in medicine. She calls for greater inclusion to improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and build trust in cardiovascular care. Read more: bit.ly/4lDLBa1

A new study shows the experimental drug obicetrapib lowered LDL cholesterol by nearly 30% in high-risk patients. UT Southwestern’s Dr. Ann Marie Navar co-authored the trial, now published in The New England Journal of Medicine. bit.ly/44RxcBH

UT Southwestern is proud to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in DFW for the ninth straight year, as well as one of the nation’s top 20 centers for cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery.

We are proud to announce that UT Southwestern has ranked as one of the nation’s top 20 centers for cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery. We couldn't accomplish this without our incredible faculty and staff, who work tirelessly to establish a high standard of care!

When is the right time to start blood pressure medication? Shawna Nesbitt, M.D. explains why early treatment can be key to protecting your heart, brain, and kidneys for the long run. bit.ly/3U76DSO

Heading to the American Society of Preventive Cardiology's 2025 Congress on CVD Prevention? Be sure to tune in to these exciting conversations with experts from UT Southwestern. #ASPC25

Congrats to Spencer Carter for winning 1st place in the #ASPC2025 Early Career Research Competition! ASPC UTSW Heart

Wow! What a great UTSW Heart presence at #ASPC2025 in Boston this weekend! Helen Hobbs, Darren McGuire, Spencer Carter, and Ann Marie Navar! Congrats to CV fellow Danh Nguyen, and UT Southwestern Internal Medicine residents Jimin Hwang (chief), Gabrielle Schwab, and Khush Kharidia!! So proud!

UT Southwestern experts bring critical insight into the genetics of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, advancing our understanding and paving the way for targeted clinical interventions. Read more: bit.ly/40T5qCq

UT Southwestern will join 40 sites in the AHA’s HFpEF/HFmrEF Quality Improvement Initiative, a 3-year program to enhance care for heart failure patients. Dr. Ambarish Pandey will serve as Clinical Champion.

Just 7 weeks until the Dallas Heart Walk! This year marks 15 years of UT Southwestern walking together for heart health, and we’re excited to celebrate at a new location: the Levy Event Plaza in Irving, on Saturday, October 18. Register: bit.ly/4n4GJLG