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		Recent reunion in Lima between members of St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and Clinica Anglo-Americana.


	Left to Right: Dr. Carlos Rizo Patron, Dr. Oscar Talledo, Mr. Warren Whitehead, Acf. Gonzalo Garrido Lecca, Mrs. Susan Fine, Mr. David Fine, Dr. Bernardo Treistman, Laura Cruzalegin, Dr. Preutes, Dr. M. Mawad, Dr. Tejada, Dr. Enrique Ravago.

Lima - April 2007 Dr. Bernardo Treistman leds a team of physicians from the Texas Heart Institute to participate in the Peruvian Society of Cardiology 2007 conference.
Dr. Treistman was joined by Dr. Andres Mesa, Dr. James Willerson, and Dr. Ross Reul.

Dr. Treistman took questions on Stent Thrombosis, Dr. Willerson participate in the Atherosclerosis, Inflammation and C-reactive protien session. Dr. Mesa comments on Stent thrombosis medications and Dr. Reul directed questions on the Hybrid surgical suite. Dr. Treistman was presented with an award for the tireless efforts to progress reasearch and education between Texas Heart Institute and the Society. Click here to view pictures of the event click here to read more on the event.


	Our very own Dr. Andres Mesa voted by his patients to Houston's Magazine Top Docs 2007. To read more click icon on the left..


	November 2006


	Dr. Bernardo Treistman and Dr. Micheal Mawad presented "Cerebral Cardioembolism"and"Advances in Cardiovascular Interventions" at the CAA International Congress in Peru at the J.W. Marriot..


	March 16, 2006 Department of Scientific Investigation of the Peruvian Japanese Association 16th International Symposia "Selected Topics in Medicine" Bernardo Treistman, M.D. Vulnerable Plaque and the Coronary Patient Latest Therapies in Cardiovascular Interventions Lima, Peru


	March 4, 2006


	DOCTORS FOR PERU CHARITY CHARITY GALA PAMS Houston 2006

The Peruvian American Medical Society (P.A.M.S.) is a non-profit organization of American and Peruvian doctors that work in the United States. It provides academic and scientific support to medical schools and hospitals in Peru and promotes medical assistance and preservation of health through its medical missions. Dr. Treistman was not only among the attendees during this charity event but is a long time committee member.


	February 10, 2006 Colombian College of Hemodynamics and Cardiovascular Interventions Utility of FFR and IVUS in the evaluation of intermediate left main disease Present Management of Carotid Artery Disease Andres Mesa, M.D. Cartagena, Columbia


	April 2005


	A Delegation from St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Home of the Texas Heart Institute led by Dr. Bernardo Treistman departed on April 26th to Lima, Peru. There they presented to the XX Annual Peruvian Cardiology Society Congress. The Delegation consisted of Dr. Scott Flamm, Dr. William Cohn, Warren Whitehead and Andrea Dacquino. The physicians presented on a wide range of topics listed below.


	Dr. William Cohn

Tuesday, April 26^th

Dr. Scott Flamm - Ischemia Evaluation with MRI using Stress Perfusion Imaging.
Dr. Bernardo Treistman - Coronary Microcirculation
Dr. Scott Flamm - Non-invasive Coronary Imaging with MRA and Multi-Detector CT Scanners.
Dr. William Cohn - Latest Surgical Techniques


	September 2, 2004


	Dr. Scott Flamm

Thursday, April 28^th

Dr. William Cohn - Evolution of Percutaneus Mitral Valvuloplasty
Dr. Bernardo Treistman - PCI in Diabetic Patients
Dr. Scott Flamm - MRI for Coronary Disease Evaluation in Diabetecs
Dr. William Cohn - Coronary Surgery in Diabetes Mellitus
Dr. William Cohn - Robotic Surgery
Dr. Bernardo Treistman - Preventive Medicine for Women


	New Nuclear Scanning Capabilities available at Texas Medial Center Location. Follow this link to find out more.

November 20 - 21, 2003 XX Congress of The Columbian Society of Cardiology Carotid Treatment with Protective Devices Intravascular Ultrasound and Coronary Arterioesclerosis. Cartagena, Colombia.


	Lectures : Treatment of Unstable Angina by Dr. Andres Mesa Coronary Microcirculation by Dr. Bernardo Treistman Myocardial Protection during Interventional Procedures by Dr. Bernardo Treistman Coronary Artery Diagnostics by Intravascular Ultrasound by Dr. Andres Mesa Carotid Artery Stenting by Dr. Andres Mesa

November 19, 2003

The Naval Club
Women and Cardiovascular Disease Lecture by Dr. Andres Mesa
Cartagena, Colombia.

November 2003 Dr. Andres Mesa assisted Dr Neeraj Prasad with the first pacemaker implant done at the Cayman Island Hospital. The procedure was hailed as an achievement by Lewis Ebanks the managing director of the Health Services Authority. The 84 year old patient is said to be recouperating and doing fine. This accomplishment expands the Islands cardiology services and advances medical treatments to both residents and visitors to the Cayman Islands. Pacemakers assist the heart when the normal pathway is interupted. Find out more about pacemakers through our link.


	XIX Congress of Cardiology of the Peruvian Society of Cardiology Dr. Bernardo Treistman presented on Intracoronary Physiology and Coronary Restenosis, while Dr. Andres Mesa lectured on Intracoronary ultrasound and carotid stenting.

April 24, 2003

Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent has Received Food and Drug Adminstration Approval.

July 31^st- August 3^rd

Dr. Treistman presented on coronary physiology and Dr. Mesa presented on Intracoronary Ultrasound.