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Monitoring your blood pressure at home

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May 14, 2020

Most of the time, a visit to the doctor’s office begins with a temperature check, a step onto the scale and an assessment of your blood pressure. But outside of your regular doctor’s visits, how often do you think about...

Why you can’t ignore heart attack symptoms

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May 12, 2020

We’ve all been encouraged to stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But a concerning new trend has risen amongst emergency care physicians and cardiologists. Hospitals across the country are seeing fewer patients with heart attack symptoms — not...

From story to art: How her smartwatch saved her life

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Feb 28, 2020

Our patients inspire us to get better at our craft every day. Inspired by their stories, we challenged local artists to create unique works of heart. That’s how Elizabeth Turner and Raynor Bearden met — at the intersection of art and...

Heart attack survivor finds healing through art

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Feb 25, 2020

After spending one hot afternoon mowing the yard, Mary Owens suddenly started experiencing pain down her left arm, and then in her chest. Her husband quickly took her to the hospital, where she stayed for testing and overnight observation. The...

Arthritis and heart disease: The surprisingly strong link

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Feb 24, 2020

Other than both being potentially serious conditions affecting millions of people, osteoarthritis and heart disease may not seem to have that much in common. Osteoarthritis causes pain and stiffness in the joints, while heart disease impacts the heart and blood...

After heart transplant, 24-year-old making every beat count

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Feb 21, 2020

When then 22-year-old Kennedy Ngungutau began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, shortness of breath and intense coughing, he realized he was very sick. He soon learned that his heart had been attacked by a virus a year earlier, causing it to...

Your heart on your wrist: How wearables are changing heart care

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Feb 20, 2020

Over the past decade, our digital capabilities have advanced at an extraordinary pace. Miniaturization of processors and smart algorithms have made it possible to create tools we only dreamed about in the past — and put them right at our...

I never imagined I’d have a heart attack at age 45

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Feb 13, 2020

I never imagined I’d have a heart attack at age 45. At the same time, I never imagined that kidney stones would alert me to my heart disease and ultimately save my life. For 20 years, I’ve been plagued with...

From story to art: Healing the hole in Heidi’s heart

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Feb 10, 2020

Our patients inspire us to get better at our craft every day. Inspired by their stories, we challenged local artists to create unique works of heart. That’s how Heidi Easley and Laragh Gallagher met—at the intersection of art and medicine.Heidi...

Food as Medicine: Why diet is the foundation for a healthy heart

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Feb 7, 2020

Across the medical landscape, doctors are increasingly finding new ways to empower their patients to take charge of their health through diet. Given the well-documented link between your eating habits and your health, it’s no surprise to see food being...

From story to art: After heart attack, Tom is living life to the fullest

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Feb 4, 2020

Our patients inspire us to get better at our craft every day. Inspired by their stories, we challenged local artists to create unique works of heart. That’s how Tom Henry and Felix Sockwell met — at the intersection of art and...

TAVR: The research that changed open heart surgery

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Jan 23, 2020

For every lifesaving medication, therapy, procedure and device available today, we have research to thank. Baylor Scott & White has a deep and rich history conducting medical research across a number of areas. Our researchers have been involved in conducting...

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From story to art: How a heart transplant changed Tim’s life

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Jan 17, 2020

Our patients inspire us to get better at our craft every day. Inspired by their stories, we challenged local artists to create unique works of heart. That’s how Tim Gallagher and Jon Flaming met — at the intersection of art...

Works of Heart: Bringing patient stories to life through art

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Jan 15, 2020

Your heart is the organ that keeps you alive, keeps your blood pumping and your body going. Every day, the average human heart beats roughly 100,000 times, faithfully pumping 2,000 gallons of blood through your body.But have you ever thought...

Subtle heart attack signs you should never ignore

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Jan 6, 2020

Most people are familiar with the “classic” heart attack symptom — chest pain. But did you know it’s possible to have a heart attack without chest pain?The symptoms of a heart attack aren’t always as obvious as you might expect....

How I’m thriving after postpartum heart failure

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Oct 28, 2019

My name is Kyla and I am a heart failure survivor. I am a wife to an amazing husband who is also my high school sweetheart. I am a mom to three beautiful, quirky, fun children who keep me on...

Decorated war veteran thanks hospital staff for saving his life

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Aug 1, 2019

As a highly decorated war veteran, Colonel Jim Harding isn’t used to being the one in need of rescue. But when he woke up one day with severe chest pains and trouble breathing, that’s exactly what he needed.Col. Harding had...

Is soy good for your heart?

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Jul 25, 2019

From specific conditions to overall health and wellness, diet is becoming a part of nearly every health-related conversation — What should we eat? What should we avoid eating? What foods are paramount for a healthy life?For our hearts in particular,...

Why meditation is good for your heart

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Jun 28, 2019

What was the last thing that caused you to feel stressed? A health issue? A project deadline? An unexpected expense? A family disagreement? We all feel stress, but each of us reacts to it and copes with it in our...

After heart surgery, father walks daughter down the aisle

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May 21, 2019

When Jim Eiler found out he had a family history of high cholesterol, he knew he had to do more to take care of his health. The devoted father of four started eating better and playing tennis several times a...