Heinrich Taegtmeyer MD
Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School, Houston
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6410 Fannin StSte 600Houston, TX 77030
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Summary
- Heinrich Taegtmeyer, MD, is a cardiology specialist based in Houston, TX. He completed his medical education at the University of Freiburg and pursued further training through residencies and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease in Boston and at Brigham and Women's Hospital. His publication record includes recent articles in notable journals such as the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and The American Journal of Medicine. He has also contributed to several clinical trials, including those on the effects of antidiabetic medications and myocardial protection strategies in heart surgery. Dr. Taegtmeyer has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1976- Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1975
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1973
Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital SomersetInternship, Transitional Year, 1970 - 1970
Univ Freiburg- Fac MedClass of 1968
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1983 - 2026
MA State Medical License 1974 - 2015
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Metabolic Parameters 3 Months, 9 Months, and 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery Start of enrollment: 2004 May 01
- Trial of Cyclosporine for Myocardial Protection During Open Heart Surgery Start of enrollment: 2010 Apr 01
- Effects of Antidiabetic Medications on the Postprandial State in Prediabetes Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Immature Acta2smooth muscle cells cause moyamoya-like cerebrovascular lesions in mice prevented by boosting OXPHOS.Anita Kaw, Suravi Majumder, Jose E Esparza Pinelo, Ting Wu, Zbigniew Starosolski
Nature Communications. 2025-07-02 - 1 citationsAlcohol and Atrial Fibrillation: An Update and New Perspectives.Marsha Hatley, Truong Lam, Ijeoma Ekeruo, Heinrich Taegtmeyer
The American Journal of Medicine. 2024-11-01 - Metabolic cycles: A unifying concept for energy transfer in the heart.Mitchell Beito, Heinrich Taegtmeyer
Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology. 2024-10-01
Journal Articles
- Editorial Comment Maternal-Fetal Parabiosis in Obesity Exposes Unexpected Roles for Cardiac Metabolism∗Heinrich Taegtmeyer, MD, ScienceDirect
- Sca‐1+ Cardiac Fibroblasts Promote Development of Heart FailureGiovanni Davogustto, Heinrich Taegtmeyer, Daniela Cihakova, European Journal of Immunology
Press Mentions
'Polypill': What It Is and How the Drug Combo Can Reduce Cardiovascular DeathsSeptember 2nd, 2022- How Hanna Shanar’s Passion for Music and Medicine Is Making an Impact on OthersSeptember 12th, 2021
Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2020November 6th, 2020- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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