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Heart; Women's Health

Women shouldn’t ignore or minimize chest pain – or other heart attack symptoms

Rina Mauricio, M.D.

February 1, 2023

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Heart restart: Public defibrillators can save lives

January 2, 2023

Reducing South Asian heart attack risk with culturally tailored care

November 30, 2022

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

November 16, 2022

Using light instead of X-rays makes complex aortic repairs safer, more precise

November 8, 2022

Enjoy a heart-healthy Diwali with these tips and tasty recipes

October 12, 2022

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

Imagine driving through a tunnel. On Monday, you encounter a pile of rubble. There is a narrow gap, big enough to drive through. On Tuesday, you’re driving through the tunnel and find

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D.

December 3, 2020

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. Jamie Morgan, M.D., discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

February 23, 2021

Diet and Nutrition; Heart

An avocado a day is good for your heart health

Avocados are fun to eat, nutritious, and heart-healthy. A UT Southwestern nutritionist in Dallas explains the benefits of this unique fruit and provides a healthy recipe.

January 15, 2021

Heart

The ‘best’ cardio workout for a healthy heart

Regular exercise is important to heart health. Dr. Levine discusses what’s involved in the “best” heart-healthy exercise routine.

Ben Levine, M.D.

November 9, 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.