New AHA guidelines highlight the benefits of SGLT2i medications for patients with heart failure and advances in diagnosing and treating ATTR amyloidosis.
New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.
New research from UT Southwestern shows a direct tie between high heart attack risk and dual diagnoses of coronary artery disease and high LP(a) cholesterol.
Video visits are an effective, high-quality alternative to in-clinic visits for patients with advanced heart failure. Find out what to expect and how remote care can benefit patients.
Transradial angioplasty is a "handy" way to fix blocked heart arteries – by way of the wrist. It's safer than the standard approach for some patients. UT Southwestern discusses the benefits and the procedure. Learn more.
After years of steady decline, heart disease death rates have increased 1.5% among the 45-60 age group – right in the prime of their personal and professional lives. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses the major causes and how preventive cardiology can help reverse this alarming trend.
A landmark study has confirmed that, in certain patients with chest pain and abnormal stress tests, drug therapy can be just as effective as bypass or stents to prevent heart attack. In this MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses how the findings can help patients save time and money, plus reduce unnecessary risks.
