Heart

Heart; Prevention

Reduce your risk by targeting the 5 main causes of heart disease

Amit Khera, M.D.

June 12, 2026

Latest

Blood pressures are rising. So why are Americans using fewer salt substitutes?

April 8, 2026

How plasma exchange helped save her heart, decades after strep attacked her brain

February 18, 2026

Ross procedure: Is this advanced aortic valve replacement right for you?

October 3, 2025

How the new blood pressure guidelines can help your heart health

September 30, 2025

Fetal echocardiogram: What to expect

August 7, 2025

Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

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.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

August 1, 2025

Heart

Warning signs when an artery is blocked, and how to fix it

UT Southwestern discusses how failure to diagnose and treat a Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) can lead to symptoms and impact your quality of life.

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D.

December 3, 2020

Heart

5 tips for taking your blood pressure at home

Frustrated with high blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office? UT Southwestern offers 5 tips for measuring blood pressure at home.

March 14, 2016

Heart; Your Pregnancy Matters

Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to six weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. UT Southwestern discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

February 23, 2021

“In the U.S., heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women. And coffee is the most popular beverage in the U.S., according to 2017 data from MarketWatch. Such a potentially dangerous crossover warrants a thorough randomized trial rather than an observational study.”

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D. quoted from: The bitter truth: 25 cups of coffee a day might not be healthy

COVID; Heart

Video visits offer high-quality heart failure care from the comfort of home

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.