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Heart Health

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Chasing Max Heart Rate? Here’s Why You Might Want to Slow Down

Exercising at moderate intensity can maximize the effectiveness of your training and unlock significant fitness gains.

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Joy’s Story

After enduring years of fatigue, a woman’s hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is successfully treated by surgeons at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn more.

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Menopause and Heart Health: Should You Be on a Statin?

When estrogen levels drop, total cholesterol levels rise, increasing the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death in women.

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TAVR: A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Replacement

For patients with aortic stenosis, the minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and effective treatment without the need for open heart surgery.

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Losing Weight With Medication? You May Be Losing Muscle, Too

More studies are needed to understand whether the muscle loss from weight loss drugs is harmful. Some research suggests they can improve the preserved muscle.

Ashley and Mark Carlucci

UH Nurse Gives Husband the Greatest Anniversary Gift

Encouraged by his new wife, 54-year-old Mark Carlucci decided to get a full health checkup that included a no-cost coronary artery calcium score – a decision that quite literally saved his life.

David Tschantz

Synchronized Diabetes and Heart Care Improves Every Aspect of Patients Health

When David Tschantz became increasingly short of breath and was diagnosed with multiple health problems, he turned to UH Heart & Vascular Institute for coordinated care.

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10 Numbers That Matter for Your Health

When it comes to your health, there’s no shortage of health information. Here are 10 numbers to prioritize for your well-being and longevity.

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