The death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been preliminarily attributed to aortic dissection — the same condition that took the life of actor John Ritter. His passing underscores the urgent need for aortic dissection awareness.
Yet another reminder of the catastrophic nature of dissections. @DellMedCardiac, we approach aortopathies with cutting edge surgical techniques, focused research, and genetic counseling. Greater attention and funding are needed. @DellMedSchool@geoarnaoutakis@JohnRitterFdn
@DellMedSchool Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Grand Rounds. Dr. Luis Argote-Green discussing New Frontiers in Thoracic Surgery. @geoarnaoutakis
Wonderful Southern Surgical meeting @OmniHomestead with strong @OhioStateSurg showing! Nice to catch up with old friends including past pals from @hopkinssurgery & @MDAndersonNews and make some new ones! Academic surgery is a 🎁 that 🎅🏻 brought early!
The work these @DellMedSchool students are doing on pediatric brain tumors is remarkable.
It reflects what makes Dell Med so special – where students drive discovery from the start.
Jason McLellan’s research has had a profound impact on the world, including his efforts to combat common viruses such as RSV.
We are thrilled to have our 10th MacArthur “genius” at UT.
Proud of the work Dell Med is doing at Dell Children’s Hospital, especially under Dr. Charles Fraser’s leadership in pediatric cardiology.
Another sign of UT’s growing leadership in patient-centered care and its impact on children and families in Texas and beyond.
Join us for a special live-streamed reading of a Three’s Company episode as original members and celebrity guests bring the sitcom back to life for one night only. This event will raise awareness and funds for aortic disease.
Sept 12th , streaming at no cost. RSVP🔗in reply.
Proud to support The John Ritter Foundation and its mission to save lives. On Sept 12, check out this special Three’s Company live reading — livestreamed with Kaley Cuoco, Jason Alexander, Adam Devine & original cast.
RSVP here: https://t.co/mvrqeYyGGK
One of the most eye-opening parts of my father's recent illness has been how hard it is to reach his doctors. In many cases, I can't get calls back. No email replies, no messages answered in the portal. One doctor's office scheduled a telehealth visit two weeks out just so I could ask a basic question about my dad's symptoms. The nursing station at the hospital doesn't even pick up the phone.
I totally understand why this happens: packed schedules, poor reimbursement for phone calls, work-life balance, and so on. But, man, it's frustrating when someone you care about is struggling and you can't get through to their doctor at all. This surely damages trust in the entire profession. Patients end up angry at all doctors, even the ones trying their best.
On the plus side: my dad’s primary care doctor gave me her cell number and responds to texts right away. Total rock star. Shout out to every doctor who goes above and beyond like that. It means so much.
Check out the new, interactive STS risk calculator for aortic root and ascending aorta surgeries - a decision-making and patient information tool driven by aorta-specific, real-time data from the STS National Database. Try it: https://t.co/NgGdjxqvUi