To reduce the risk of stroke, the WATCHMAN™ left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device has provided an additional option for some patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation who are not good candidates for long-term anticoagulation therapy. Now, studies are underway to investigate the effectiveness of this device in a wider patient pool.
“My Doctor” a tribute by Michael Emmett, MD
Rachel and I arrived in Dallas 42 years ago when I began to work at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, as a nephrologist. I quickly started to work with the residents, one of whom was Nancy, and I soon met her husband, Mark, a newly trained internist on the staff. Over the ensuing years Rachel, Nancy, Mark and I became close friends, and we took many wonderful vacations together.
Below are some of the latest updates from various Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs over the last several months.
The Flame asks Uyen-Thi Cao, MD, a member of the Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, Medical Education faculty, as well as clinical assistant professor and Internal Medicine Clerkship co-director for the Texas A&M College of Medicine, five questions about herself, her time teaching and the future of medicine.
Before he was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential and before leading the country’s first uterine transplant trial resulting in a live birth, Giuliano Testa, MD, was a fellow with the Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, transplant program – a program he now leads.
