Save. A hookah is a type of water pipe used to smoke flavored tobacco, which is a popular social activity among young adults in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.ave. A hookah is a type of water pipe used to smoke flavored tobacco, which is a popular social activity among young adults in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
Cardiovascular (heart) surgery is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons.
To learn about other members of the surgical team, see cardiovascular anesthesiologist and perfusionist. Cardiovascular surgeons at the Texas Heart Institute lead research efforts to continually advance the treatment of heart and vascular diseases. For more details, see Summary of Research. See also on this website: Patient Care.