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Diet and Nutrition; Heart; Prevention

Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.
Jose Joglar, M.D.

July 6, 2022

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How caffeine affects heart health in kids

May 12, 2022

Heart valve surgery without cracking open the chest

May 2, 2022

Intravascular lithotripsy: Using sonic waves to break up plaque in heart arteries

April 27, 2022

Cardio-obstetrics: Improving care for pregnant patients with heart disease

April 26, 2022

Advances in cardiac imaging open big window into the heart

March 29, 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.

Susan Rodder, RD/LD

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.