Heart & Vascular
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Joe’s Story: Expert Care at UH Helps Man Reclaim His Health
The encouragement, support and expert care received at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute helped Joe Gielink reclaim his health.
How Robotic Heart Surgery Can Speed Recovery
Compared with open-heart surgeries of the past, robotic procedures offer fewer complications and faster recovery times for many patients.
Heart Failure Is Increasing in Younger Adults
Once seen mostly in older adults with a history of heart disease, it’s becoming increasingly common in younger people.
Thrombectomy: A Life-Saving Treatment for Stroke
If performed within 24 hours of a stroke, thrombectomy can help limit brain damage and improve the chances of recovery.
How Sudden Temperature Changes Affect Your Heart
Sudden temperature swings can be dangerous for some people, including older adults and people with heart disease.
How Weight Loss Drugs Can Protect Heart Health
More people than ever are turning to medication for help with weight loss. They’re also helping people manage their heart health.
Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Dangerous Combination
There is an important connection between diabetes and heart disease that is under-appreciated by most people with diabetes: If you are living with diabetes, then you are at heightened risk for heart and kidney disease.
MINOCA: The Hidden Heart Attack Affecting Women
Some heart attacks occur without blocked arteries, a condition that is more common in women and often goes unrecognized.