Heart & Vascular
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Why Some Young Athletes Suffer Cardiac Arrest
Most cases of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes are due to underlying heart conditions that are genetic and go unrecognized.
UH Team Saves Leg and Life of Kentucky Man Facing Amputation
After three different doctors told Daniel Boynton his leg needed to be amputated, he traveled to Cleveland for a limb- and life-saving procedure.
Heart Valve Repair Gives Senior Swimmer Several More Laps
Fay Porter, 94, is grateful to her care team at UH for the successful repair of a heart defect that helped her get back to enjoying an active life.
The Connection Between AFib and Sleep Apnea
The prevalence of both disorders is on the rise, likely due to increases in obesity and cardiovascular disease.
How Heart Disease Affects the Kidneys
The heart and kidneys share a special, life-sustaining connection, so that what’s good or bad for one is generally good or bad for the other.
Salt Substitutes: A Healthy Alternative to the Real Thing?
Substitutes for table salt have been around for decades. But are they a healthy alternative to the real thing?
Fingers Turn Blue or White When Cold? It Could be Raynaud’s
Do your fingers and toes change color or become painful when exposed to the cold? You could have a common vascular condition known as Raynaud’s syndrome.
The Benefits of Cardiac Rehab
Learn how a medically supervised cardiac rehab program after a heart attack or heart surgery can significantly lower your risk of another cardiac event and improve your quality of life.