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Marti and Mary Alice Mullins

Twins Doing Well After Complicated Aortic Surgery

Twins Marti and Mary Alice Mullins are doing well after having complex Coral Reef Aorta (CRA) surgery at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Learn more.

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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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Is ‘Cozy Cardio’ the Right Workout for You?

By combining the benefits of physical activity with a comforting experience, exercise becomes a more enjoyable, sustainable activity.

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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.

Chelsey Kimmich speaks to UH about her heart transplant experience

Chelsey’s Story: A New Heart for Christmas

Heart disease led to 33-year-old Chelsey Kimmich getting the most special Christmas gift of all: a newly transplanted heart and a second chance at life.

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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.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Keep Your Family Safe

Carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas produced by many common household appliances, can reach deadly levels in poorly ventilated spaces. Learn how to protect your family from it.

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