Recent Posts in Cardiology Category

Methodist Dallas's longest-serving surgery tech can't imagine life without helping patients and co-workers. 328 miles separates Kelly, Louisiana and Dallas, Texas, but the two places might as well be worlds apart. The tiny community in rural Louisiana does ...

Amit Guttigoli, MD, really likes gadgets. One in particular caught his interest and passion. He's become such a fan that he now trains doctors on two continents how to use it. The nifty device is called the S-ICD or subcutaneous implantable cardioverter ...

No one wants a leaky valve; in their bathroom, in their car, and certainly not in their heart. Damaged or leaky valves can be very problematic, especially since there are four of them in your heart. When the aortic valve leading to your major artery ...

Laughing each day could keep the doctor away, especially when it comes to your heart. Numerous studies have shown the health benefits to smiling and laughing frequently, with most of the information centering on the stress-reducing effect of laughter. It's ...

Since February is Heart Month, it's an especially perfect time to take control of your heart health with a few action items designed to promote and protect your healthy heart. Not sure where to get started? No worries, because we've got you covered with ...

No matter if you're short on time, budget, cooking skills, or all three, you can still put together satisfying, heart-healthy meals that are perfect for kids, company, or dining on your own. One of the keys to heart-healthy eating is planning. If you ...

When it comes to a stroke or heart attack, seconds count. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone dies from a heart attack every 90 seconds; from a stroke, every four minutes. Time matters, and understanding the difference ...