Cigarette alternatives raise your risk of a serious heart condition. Learn how a new study clarifies the cardiovascular effects from pipes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.
Research shows that women who have certain complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth are more likely to develop heart problems later in life.
You never know when you might need to step in during an emergency and do hands-only CPR until help arrives. Trainers often suggest using the 1970s Bee Gees tune "Stayin' Alive" to help you set the pace for compressions. But if you're not feeling the disco vibe, any song with 100 to 120 beats per minute will do. Check out our suggestions!
The dual chamber leadless pacemaker is the latest technology to help regulate the heartbeat. Learn how UT Southwestern's cardiologists help patients benefit from this new device.
While people collapse with cardiac arrest during exercise, they typically “crumple” with exercise-induced fainting. UT Southwestern discusses how to tell the difference and what to do for each.
Commotio cordis is the rarest form of cardiac arrest – when a healthy heart is stopped by a blow to the chest in between heartbeats. UT Southwestern explains how athletes can protect themselves from the risk.
Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but UT Southwestern says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.
New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.
Coffee can make the heart skip a beat, but that might be OK. UT Southwestern discusses the findings from the CRAVE study on how coffee can affect heart health, sleep, and exercise.
UT Southwestern is the only center in North Texas offering cardiac radioablation, a novel therapy that uses focused stereotactic radiation to assist in cardiac ablation for high-risk patients.
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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.
