MedBlog

10 questions to test your heart-health knowledge

How much do you know about heart disease risks? Take this 5-minute quiz to find out what you know – and don't – about heart health.

Amit Khera, M.D.

February 13, 2020

Medication as effective as stents, bypass for treating blocked arteries, major study shows

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, James De Lemos, M.D., discusses how the findings can help patients save time and money, plus reduce unnecessary risks.

James de Lemos, M.D.

February 5, 2020

The bitter truth: 25 cups of coffee a day might not be healthy

Is it safe to drink 25 cups of coffee a day like a 2019 study suggests? Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D., says probably not. Find out where the confusion comes from and what the experts say in this week’s MedBlog. Learn more.

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D.

July 24, 2019

Four people who should see a preventive cardiologist

Dr. Amit Khera discusses how people in these four categories can benefit most from preventive cardiology to lower cholesterol and reduce their risk of heart disease.

Amit Khera, M.D.

July 31, 2017

How a sleep apnea implant may lower your heart disease risk

Sleep apnea can raise the risk for heart disease. A new surgical implant may reduce that risk and treat sleep apnea without CPAP masks and hoses.

Teresa Chan-Leveno, M.D.

April 10, 2017

Diabetes dilemma: The connection between diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes affects more than just blood sugar — it also endangers the heart. Dr. Hill shares how to reduce the risk by controlling diabetes.

Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D.

May 16, 2016

Why it’s time to care about the heart disease epidemic

Heart disease is a major health concern in North Texas and across the country. Learn the risks to have a heart-healthy 2016 and beyond.

Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D.

February 1, 2016

How does Asian ancestry affect heart disease risk?

More and more people of South or East Asian ancestry are developing diabetes. Why is this happening, and what does it mean for their heart disease risk?

Joseph A. Hill, M.D., Ph.D.

January 19, 2016

Common condition, rarely recognized: Peripheral artery disease

Heavy feeling in the legs? Tight calves? It may be peripheral artery disease.

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D.

January 11, 2016

Can I donate blood if I have heart disease?

Having a heart condition doesn’t necessarily exclude you from donating blood. Dr. Sulistio explains which heart patients can and can’t safely give blood.

Melanie Sulistio, M.D.

November 1, 2015

Why do African-Americans face higher risk of heart disease?

Dr. Kami Banks discusses why African-Americans face a higher risk of heart disease, and how to lower that risk.

August 17, 2015

Mini heart pump makes high-risk stenting safer

Dr. Marso explains how the Impella 2.5, a miniature heart pump, makes stent and angioplasty procedures safer.

July 6, 2015

Number of babies can affect women’s risk of heart disease

You can’t learn motherhood from a textbook. Three new moms who are Ob/Gyn professionals share their stories.

May 12, 2015

Answering your questions on heart health

It was my pleasure to answer your questions about women’s heart health during the social media live chat on Feb. 18, 2015, as part of UT Southwestern’s Heart Month activities.

February 18, 2015

Complications during pregnancy can predict future heart disease risk

What a woman experiences during pregnancy can give doctors a glimpse into the future.

February 9, 2015