Division I softball player Kaitlynn Dawson faced open heart surgery for a leaky bicuspid aortic valve. See how the less-invasive SAVR procedure by UT Southwestern got Kaitlynn back on the field in just three months – with a brand new heart valve.
Shelley Lynne had an aortic root aneurysm, a leaky heart valve, and no room in her life for traditional open heart surgery and a long recovery. See how a new procedure designed by UT Southwestern saved Shelley's life – and livelihood.
Most heart valve surgeries require cutting the breastbone, leading to lengthy recoveries. Now there’s a no-cut alternative available at UT Southwestern.
Meet our Cardiology leaders and learn how they’re reaching out to physicians in the community to enhance referral access and become the go-to resource for specialized heart care.
Mark Drazner, M.D. /
Ben Levine, M.D. /
Mark Link, M.D. /
Neelan Doolabh, M.D.
