DeBakey CV Education

11/17/2025

Robotic surgery has already started transforming surgery around the world by improving the surgeon’s dexterity in minimally invasive procedures.

“The Fusion of Robotics and Imaging: A Vision of the Future” by Carlos Quintero-Peña, Austin Shelton, Stuart Corr & Alan Lumsden

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1663

11/15/2025

Have an interesting case to share? Submit an interesting case describing novel clinical scenarios related to cardiac issues. Submit ~1K words with images/videos at https://journal.houstonmethodist.org/about/submissions/

We also feature Multimodality Museum Images. See our Special Collections for case reports and CME credits: https://journal.houstonmethodist.org/collections

11/14/2025

New Multimodality Image!

A 50-year-old male presented with class III angina on exertion, where an ECG-gated coronary CTA demonstrated the unique coexistence of a type IV dual left anterior descending artery and a split right coronary artery. This case underscores the importance of coronary CTA in accurately delineating rare coronary artery anatomical variants to avoid both a misdiagnosis and the risk of potential catastrophic outcomes during interventional or surgical procedures.

“Unique Coexistence of Dual Left Anterior Descending Artery and Split Right Coronary Artery” by Damandeep Singh, Niraj Nirmal Pandey, Neha Chopra & Satyavir Yadav

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1722

11/13/2025

Accurate lesion characterization supports improved treatment planning in peripheral artery disease.

“Innovations in MRI and AI Integration for Vascular Plaque Evaluation and Overview of Deep Learning Techniques in Peripheral Vascular Disease” by Eniko Pomozi, Carlos Quintero-Peña, Judit Csore, Alexander Crichton, Guangyu Wang, Christof Karmonik, Trisha Roy

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1642

11/13/2025

At Grand Rounds today we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Hector Michelena from Mayo Clinic. Join us in-person or online every Thur. 8-9am CST.

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11/13/2025

LIVE IN ONE HOUR! Grand Rounds conference featuring Hector Michelena, MD, presenting “State-of-the-AR in 2025: Is Aortic Regurgitation the New Forgotten Valve Disease? Houston Methodist DeBakey and Mayo Clinic Declare : Absolutely Not!.”
Watch LIVE: bit.ly/GR111325

11/12/2025

Artificial intelligence combined with MRI can enhance noninvasive assessment of vascular plaque composition.

“Innovations in MRI and AI Integration for Vascular Plaque Evaluation and Overview of Deep Learning Techniques in Peripheral Vascular Disease” by Eniko Pomozi, Carlos Quintero-Peña, Judit Csore, Alexander Crichton, Guangyu Wang, Christof Karmonik, Trisha Roy

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
http://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1642

11/12/2025

REGISTER NOW and SPREAD THE WORD for our Third Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Conference - Matters of the Heart: Leading the Way, on Nov 14, 2025!

REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/42MS4rY

11/12/2025

REGISTER NOW and SPREAD THE WORD for our Third Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Conference - Matters of the Heart: Leading the Way, on Nov 14, 2025!

REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/42MS4rY

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent a significant global health challenge and the most common cause of death and premature death worldwide, imposing a substantial burden on both health systems and economies around the globe.

11/12/2025

📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 🕛 12:00 PM (CST) Join us for CV Now: The Cutting-Edge of Cardiovascular Science Immuno-Cardiology: Bringing Pro-Efferocytic Therapies From Bench To Bedside
https://youtu.be/fkVaZSfG9D0 👉 Tune in, stay informed, and be part of the conversation driving innovation in healthcare!

11/11/2025

Join us Nov. 13 at 8am CST for Grand Rounds featuring Hector Michelena, MD, presenting “State-of-the-AR in 2025: Is Aortic Regurgitation the New Forgotten Valve Disease? Houston Methodist DeBakey and Mayo Clinic Declare : Absolutely Not!.”
Watch LIVE: bit.ly/GR111325