CTVS Texas

Since 1958, our board-certified surgeons specialize in surgery of the heart, lungs, chest, esophagus and major blood vessels of the body.

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February was Heart Month and one of Dr. Kessler's patients shared his story about how ignoring symptoms almost made it too late to save him, and how he hopes that others will take his warning to heart: https://t.co/4u08cnT5tC

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Every 26 seconds someone in our country dies from cardiovascular disease. Learn five simple tips that could help reduce the risk and boost your overall heart health in the new year: https://t.co/HRe3lNqSH0

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Dr. Kessler shares his insight on a new study about #heartfailure. #CTVSTexas
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Join us in celebrating our team of Physician Extenders for National Physician Assistants Week! Our CTVS Physician Extenders consists of 8 PAs and 1 NP who work closely with the surgeons to provide comprehensive care for all of our patients. #PAweek #CTVSTexas

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CTVS is thrilled to announce the addition of board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Zea to our team of cardiothoracic and vascular specialists. Welcome to Austin and Central Texas, Dr. Zea!
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CTVS is proud to announce a new addition to our team of thoracic specialists. We welcome Dr. Matthew Gaudet to Austin https://t.co/EdKYdVQBOE

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Recent data has linked #myocarditis to young people (mainly ages 16 to 24 years) receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. While we do not typically treat this age group at CTVS, we do see myocarditis in our patients quite often. Learn more: https://t.co/kbiXOj47WH

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New and improved heart helps former UT broadcaster Bill Little beat COVID https://t.co/blQDaRhoMd

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June is #MensHealthMonth and we want to remind you to make your health a priority. Visit our blog for some of the common men’s health conditions we see often here at CTVS, which are for the most part, all manageable and treatable if caught early. https://t.co/jm6ZaEefok

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Last year, stroke cases were down nearly 40% due to fear of going to the hospital amid the pandemic. Yet there were still more than 159,000 deaths reported. https://t.co/n5222BHOs4

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More younger women (ages 35-44) than men suffer strokes, according to a recent study. Women are not only at a higher risk for #stroke -- they can also experience unique symptoms.

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Thanks to @SpectrumNews1TX and CTVS patient Dr. Jeff Zapalac for helping raise awareness about the importance of #organdonation for Donate Life Month in April. https://t.co/8CN8rvQ9HM

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Find out why early detection is the key to fighting esophageal cancer --> https://t.co/MnTbE2H5wG

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One #organdonor can save up to eight lives with their priceless donation. It's Donate Life Month and we are celebrating the selfless people who choose to donate their organs and the grateful patients who are the recipients. https://t.co/JHKNVcd7PF

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Dr. John Politz explains why vascular surgeons assist spine surgeons performing anterior spinal fusions in our latest blog. https://t.co/RejYJtXj6J

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We're excited to share our physician bio videos with you! Find them on our YouTube channel and be sure to check back for more views soon! https://t.co/G41VtNkpRj

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We're answering the most common questions about the #vascularsystem on the blog. Learn more about vascular health, vascular disease and what a vascular surgeon does here:
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If you feel that something is not right with your health, don’t wait to visit with your doctor about it. That’s an important message from one of our #hearttransplant patients who urges everyone to listen to their bodies.
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Arteriosclerosis can play a significant role in some severe heart conditions. Many times, there are no symptoms of the disease until a heart attack or stroke occurs. Dr. Jonathan Yang explains the warning signs you should be aware of on PARADE Magazine:
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Dr. Rachel Medbery joined @CaseyOnFOX7 to discuss COVID-19 lung complications and what she is seeing firsthand treating #COVID survivors with lung damage. Watch the interview with to see CT scans of COVID lungs compared to healthy & smokers lungs. https://t.co/VDLzhPL11I