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The Texas Heart Institute

The Texas Heart Institute, founded by Denton Cooley in 1962, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the devastating toll of cardiovascular disease through innovative and progressive programs in research, education and improved patient care. The Institute is located within the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. In 2024, in its annual survey of “America's Best Hospitals,” U.S. News & World Report ranked the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center number 19 in the United States for heart care.

The mission of The Texas Heart Institute is to deliver the future of cardiovascular health through exceptional patient care, discovery, and a commitment to learning.

In November 2024, The Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine signed an agreement to form a premier cardiovascular health and research center, uniting two of the nation’s most distinguished programs in cardiovascular medicine. This strategic integration will elevate patient care, accelerate medical research, and bolster education efforts, positioning the organization as an international leader in cardiovascular innovation and clinical care. The integration of these two long-standing affiliates will be known as The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine, and will be led by Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, an internationally recognized cardiologist and highly published thought leader in heart transplantation and mechanically assisted circulation. Provided by Wikipedia