SPARK INNOVATION FOR LIFELONG HEALTH

BUILDING A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR EVERY HEART

Cardiovascular Care at Baylor College of Medicine

The Future of Heart Health
Starts Here

For more than 125 years, Baylor College of Medicine has been at the forefront of innovation in cardiovascular care. From the pioneering work of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, whose breakthroughs transformed heart and vascular surgery, to helping lead the nation’s first robotic heart transplant surgery, Baylor has consistently advanced the field.

In 2024, The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was created to unite two leading cardiovascular programs around a shared vision for the future of heart health, creating a powerhouse in cardiovascular care.

Today, Baylor continues to drive discoveries, develop cutting-edge treatments and train the next generation of cardiovascular leaders, improving heart health for patients around the world.

FROM SURGEON TO PATIENT

PHILANTHROPY IN ACTION

At Baylor College of Medicine, we believe in Tomorrow’s Medicine Today. Baylor’s bold vision for the future of heart health is one that combines highly personalized care with scientific discovery, prevention and the people needed to lead cardiovascular medicine forward. Realizing that vision will require strong partnership from our community. Your support will help advance the following areas:

Center for Aortic Surgery: Create a comprehensive model for aortic care that brings specialists and advanced imaging together in a dedicated multidisciplinary clinic.
Cardiovascular Clinical Research Office: Build a centralized research office to attract, launch and manage cardiovascular clinical trials more efficiently.
Center for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention: Advance research and clinical programs focused on preventing cardiovascular disease before it begins.
Leadership Recruitment and Retention: Recruit and retain exceptional cardiovascular leaders while supporting the faculty and core staff essential to outstanding research and clinical care.
Advanced Imaging Fellowship: Establish permanent support for an advanced cardiovascular imaging fellowship.

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Center for Aortic Surgery

Baylor is creating a comprehensive center that brings together leading surgeons, cardiologists and imaging specialists to deliver coordinated, personalized care for patients with complex aortic disease. Philanthropy will help establish the research capabilities needed to harness patient data, artificial intelligence, digital twin technology and 3D printing for individualized treatment and planning.