Heart & Vascular
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Robot-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Results in Easier Recovery for Columbus Man
A Columbus man was told he needed open-heart surgery after a 90 percent blockage was found. But a search for less invasive alternatives led him to the team at UH.
Cholesterol Guidelines Are Changing: Here’s What’s New
The new guidelines recommend using additional tools, like the lipoprotein(a) test, to understand when to be more aggressive in managing heart health.
Smart Earrings: The Next Big Thing in Wearables?
Preliminary research suggests that measuring heart rate and other metrics from the ear may give more accurate measurements than the wrist or finger.
Teen Daughter Saves Mom’s Life with CPR
When 42-year-old B’Lon went into sudden cardiac arrest at home, her daughter Mahogany called 911 and began chest compressions until EMS arrived – actions that saved her mom’s life.
How a Preventive Cardiologist Helps Protect Your Heart
A preventive cardiologist practices a subspecialty of medicine that is focused on lowering patients’ risk for developing heart disease and having a first heart attack or stroke.
Can You Live With an Aortic Aneurysm?
Aortic aneurysm is the most common type of aneurysm. But how dangerous is it? A UH vascular surgeon answers some common questions about the condition.
Toddler Is Healthy, Full of Energy After Lifesaving Surgery
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at UH Rainbow perform successful open-heart surgery on a toddler with cor triatriatum – an extremely rare heart defect.
Smartwatches Hold New Promise to Detect Disease and Improve Health
Wearable technology is advancing quickly with great promise for improving health. What does the future hold?