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Nov 30, 2023
Current estimates are that nearly 6.5 million Americans over the age of 20 have heart failure. Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition. It occurs when the heart stops being able to pump properly. It doesn’t stop immediately, but, over time,...
Sep 6, 2023
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Today, many of us live sedentary lifestyles. This, combined with poor dietary habits, means that incorporating exercise into our lives is more important than ever for...
Mar 15, 2023
Like most brothers, Don and Keith Elam shared many things: a boyhood spent in small-town Texas, family milestones and celebrations, and starting their own lives with their own families. But one day in 2020, they shared the same startling news....
Mar 10, 2023
You’ve probably heard that time is priceless if you’re having a heart attack. That certainly proved to be true for Dallas resident John McKay. The 67-year-old husband and father of two started Saturday, Aug. 20, with his regular workout routine...
Feb 27, 2023
Your heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in your body. It pumps about 100,000 times a day, pushing blood throughout the rest of your body. Just like your other muscles, your heart needs exercise to keep it strong. And...
Feb 21, 2023
Advanced heart failure. It can be a scary diagnosis. It’s normal to worry about the idea of needing a heart transplant and wonder what you can do to avoid it. That’s the ultimate goal of our heart transplant teams, like...
Feb 17, 2023
Keeping your heart healthy is critical to living your best life. And if you have a family history of cardiac problems or risk factors for heart disease, you or your primary care doctor may want your heart to get some...
Feb 14, 2023
Hello! I’m Matt Howerton. I’m a Texan, a television news reporter and a unicorn. That’s an odd introduction, right? But it’s true. And I promise, there’s a good story behind it all—one that begins with me hitting the gym to...
Feb 10, 2023
Some people love to celebrate Valentine’s Day with extravagant pink and red celebrations. Some just see it as any other day. And for some, it can be a source of stress and pressure, especially if you’re in a romantic relationship.Regardless...
Feb 9, 2023
Thankfully, when it comes to heart disease, many risk factors are things we have control over, including our diet and the meals we choose to prepare at home. Even if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, these healthy habits...
Feb 6, 2023
Heart disease is often underdiagnosed in women, and its risk factors are often overlooked. That’s why it’s so important to take charge of your own health and your own risk factors.So, what are your risk factors, you ask? You’re probably...
Feb 3, 2023
If you’re looking to improve your heart health or manage a condition like heart disease or high cholesterol, you may have come across supplements claiming to improve heart health. But do these supplements really work as they claim? Here’s what...
Feb 2, 2023
Getting scheduled for a medical procedure can create some anxiety in the best of us. No matter how many times a hospital team has done the procedure, it’s new to you—and new means unknown.“We see this often where cath lab...
Feb 1, 2023
It started off as a normal Sunday like any other for 20-year-old Landon Wyrick. After church, lunch and some errands, he went for a run. For years, running has been his way to stay active after high school.He knew he...
Dec 15, 2022
Most people know that too much cholesterol is bad for the heart. But that’s where understanding stops, and confusion about food sets in—the relationship between dietary cholesterol intake and heart health isn’t as simple as it may seem.Logic may tell...
Sep 8, 2022
You already know you need to have your cholesterol checked regularly—that’s common knowledge. But you may need to know your triglyceride numbers, too.According to Catherine McNeal, MD, an internist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center...
Aug 8, 2022
Nearly 6.5 million people visit America’s emergency rooms each year for chest pain. Additional millions of people seek out cardiologists to evaluate their chest pain, concerned they may be at risk for heart disease.If that’s you, it’s important to know...
Aug 1, 2022
Every day, I’m amazed at how many of my patients own smartwatches or wearable devices. In fact, a recent study by Pew Research found approximately one in five Americans owns and wears a smartwatch. That translates to 66.5 million people.Young...
Jul 25, 2022
If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), your doctor may have mentioned the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure. An alternative to blood thinners, this minimally invasive treatment option is helping many people get back to living a happy,...
Jun 6, 2022
Your home has many systems that keep it running smoothly, such as electrical, mechanical, structural, chemical and plumbing—and the same holds true for your heart. When all your heart’s systems are running as they should, it functions normally.But when one...
