David Paniagua

David Paniagua, M.D. is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston. His expertise lies in interventional cardiology, coronary stents, structural heart disease, and percutaneous heart valve procedures. He holds an M.D. from the University of Costa Rica and completed advanced training at Baylor College of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Japan's National Cardiovascular Center.

Dr. Paniagua's research focuses on innovative cardiovascular interventions, including the world's first retrograde percutaneous heart valve implantation. His work spans both clinical and basic science domains, such as lymphatic venom transport and computational modeling of hemodynamics in cardiac devices.

• Awards: Pioneered the first retrograde percutaneous aortic valve implantation in humans.
• Labs/Teams: Contributed to the development of transcatheter aortic valve programs and heart valve teams at VA facilities.
• Grants: While specific grants are not listed, his publications indicate active research collaboration in cardiovascular innovation.