Ricky Mayers arrived at UMMC the day before Memorial Day. His body had been waging war against his heart and kidneys, and he was losing the battle. Don't miss how this double transplant patient was “blessed” by historical organ transport service: bit.ly/3DH080s

𝗱𝗿𝗢𝗣(𝗥) 𝗶𝗻 𝘋𝘳. 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘨 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵-𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦/𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺, dropped by the OPR recently! He is always a welcome sight and promotion of transplant cardiology was discussed.

Fun, food, and fellowship was had by all at our ⁦University Heart at UMMC⁩ fellows and faculty reunion last night. So many stories celebrating ⁦The University of Mississippi Medical Center⁩ legends in cardiology, specifically including Drs. Bennett, Skelton, and Winniford. ⁦UMMC Department of Medicine⁩

Aortic stenosis can lead to heart failure and death if it’s not treated. Watch the full video at spr.ly/6012PwCjy to learn more.

The first coronary angioplasty was performed by Andreas Grüntzig on 16 September 1977 A UN resolution in 2022 has declared this day henceforth as the International Day for Interventional Cardiology to raise awareness of CVD & procedures as well as prevention and care. It notes

Mississippi Shock Symposium

It was an honor to have William W. O'Neill as keynote speaker for the first Mississippi Shock Symposium. Great cases and discussions about contemporary management of cardiogenic shock. University Heart at UMMC Gabriel A Hernandez MD FACC FSCAI Varun Sardar Kellan Ashley Henry Ford Health

Braking Before the Breaking Point: Burnout in Interventional Cardiology dlvr.it/Sz77BJ

Ingomar might as well change their school colors to gold: the Falcons and Lady Falcons won the state title today. I believe Ingomar is now the first school in Mississippi history to have 20 combined basketball state titles.

Fantastic characterization of what most of us who grew up in Hill Country doing this already knew!! Thank you as always Rick Cleveland ❤️💙

Congratulations Macie Phifer. Samantha Phifer what a girl you have raised! I know you must be so proud, as we all are. #Webleedblue 💙❤️

Boys Coach of the Year: Jonathan Ashley's Falcons found their identity #djpreps djournal.com/sports/high-sc…

Getting past the Wins and Losses! I have been asked many times why I always pull for Ingomar in basketball. Here is why. When I started this journey I was actually hired as a head varsity boys basketball coach. Obviously I was not prepared or knowledgeable enough for the job.