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July 2022

Baylor Scott & White researchers identify a novel site for islet cell transplantation

Patients experiencing the intractable pain of chronic pancreatitis may be candidates for total pancreatectomy followed by autologous islet cell transplantation (TPIAT). This innovative procedure has been documented to be very effective in controlling pain and restoring insulin secretion in a large number of patients. Baylor University Medical Center, (Baylor Dallas) part of Baylor Scott & White Health, has performed more than 200 successful islet cell transplants, placing it among the top five centers in the United States based on total case volume of this procedure.

Baylor Scott & White Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute hosts conference on donation after circulatory death

While the number of organ donations after circulatory death (DCD) continues to grow in the United States and worldwide, it is yet to be accepted universally as a viable option to serve patients on the waiting list. Donation after circulatory death was the topic of the 7^th Innovations in Transplant Summit, hosted April 22 and 23 by Baylor University Medical Center (Baylor Dallas), part of Baylor Scott & White Health.

January 2022

Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth builds upon advanced heart failure program with mechanical device support

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth now offers comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, including left ventricular support devices and other mechanical circulatory support. The advanced heart failure team implanted its first LVAD in July.

#ReviveTheSwan – The importance of right heart catheterization in advanced heart failure

Placement of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC), commonly known as a Swan-Ganz catheter, provides hemodynamic data that is vital for clinicians treating patients with acute decompensated heart failure or cardiogenic shock. While routine use has been shown to not be beneficial, there are many instances in which hemodynamic monitoring through the use of a Swan is highly indicated.

November 2021

Register for the 7th Innovations in Transplantation Summit: Donation After Circulatory Death

April 22 – 23, 2022, in Dallas, TX

The number of organ donations following circulatory death (DCD) continues to grow in the United States and worldwide. However, DCD organs are yet to be accepted universally as a viable option to serve patients on the organ transplant waiting list.

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