Griffin Barnett was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) in utero at 18 weeks. HLHS is a birth defect that affects blood flow through the heart. While there is still no cure, treatment for HLHS consists of three stages of open heart surgeries. Griffin had his first surgery at four days old, his second at three months old, and a third in September of 2017. After a couple of good months, Griffin went into severe heart failure in February of 2018.Griffin’s amazing team at Texas … [Read more...] about Meet The Barnetts
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Hurricane Harvey Patient Assistant Program
12 News Now Senior Source interviews Dr. Sotolongo and Gigi Mazzola about the mission of the Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas, the Hurricane Harvey Patient Assistance Program, and the Clays For Cardio Shoot Out, the 2nd Annual Fundraiser. The fundraiser was originally scheduled for October 2017 but disrupted due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The rescheduled fundraiser will be held on Saturday February 24, 2017 at the 1-In-100 Gun Club in Lumberton, Texas. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Harvey Patient Assistant Program
12 News Senior Source Segment
Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas Executive Director, Gigi Mazzola, was interviewed by Vanessa Holmes of 12 News Senior Source on April 18, 2017. Be sure to mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Clays For Cardio Fundraiser on October 7, 2017 at the 1-In-100 Gun Club in Beaumont, Texas. … [Read more...] about 12 News Senior Source Segment
Jon Huntsman On Supporting The Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas
Please take a moment to watch the gracious endorsement our good friend, Jon Huntsman, gave the Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas. Video Transcript I'm deeply honored today to be speaking on behalf of the Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas. My dear friend, Dr. Rudy Sotolongo, is, of course, the director and the founder of this great, marvelous research foundation. I'm carrying here a shotgun and I wish I could be there with you to shoot those clay pigeons and … [Read more...] about Jon Huntsman On Supporting The Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas
Clays For Cardio 2016 Scores Are In!
Thanks to everyone who participated and sponsored this event. Everyone had a blast and though every team didn't win, we all went away winners for participating in a great cause! Click on the link below to download the results. Download Results | PDF … [Read more...] about Clays For Cardio 2016 Scores Are In!
Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas Announces Upcoming Fundraiser Event
Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas proudly announces its inaugural fundraiser event, a sporting clay shoot to be held at the 1 In 100 Gun Club in Lumberton Texas on October 29th, 2016. For event details, follow the link below: The Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas (CFST) was inspired by what we've learned from more than 100 clinical trials as principal investigators over the past 20 years at the Southeast Texas Clinical Research Center (SETCRC). Those trials evaluated … [Read more...] about Cardiovascular Foundation of Southeast Texas Announces Upcoming Fundraiser Event