Heart

Diet and Nutrition; Heart

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

Wanpen Vongpatanasin, M.D.
John Giacona, PA-C, Ph.D., CHC

April 8, 2026

Latest

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

August 1, 2025

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

Heart

The ‘best’ cardio workout for a healthy heart

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

Ben Levine, M.D.

April 11, 2025

“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.