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Feb 14, 2023
Hello! I’m Matt Howerton. I’m a Texan, a television news reporter and a unicorn. That’s an odd introduction, right? But it’s true. And I promise, there’s a good story behind it all—one that begins with me hitting the gym to...
Feb 10, 2023
Some people love to celebrate Valentine’s Day with extravagant pink and red celebrations. Some just see it as any other day. And for some, it can be a source of stress and pressure, especially if you’re in a romantic relationship.Regardless...
Feb 9, 2023
Thankfully, when it comes to heart disease, many risk factors are things we have control over, including our diet and the meals we choose to prepare at home. Even if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, these healthy habits...
Feb 6, 2023
Heart disease is often underdiagnosed in women, and its risk factors are often overlooked. That’s why it’s so important to take charge of your own health and your own risk factors.So, what are your risk factors, you ask? You’re probably...
Feb 3, 2023
If you’re looking to improve your heart health or manage a condition like heart disease or high cholesterol, you may have come across supplements claiming to improve heart health. But do these supplements really work as they claim? Here’s what...
Feb 2, 2023
Getting scheduled for a medical procedure can create some anxiety in the best of us. No matter how many times a hospital team has done the procedure, it’s new to you—and new means unknown.“We see this often where cath lab...
Feb 1, 2023
It started off as a normal Sunday like any other for 20-year-old Landon Wyrick. After church, lunch and some errands, he went for a run. For years, running has been his way to stay active after high school.He knew he...
Dec 15, 2022
Most people know that too much cholesterol is bad for the heart. But that’s where understanding stops, and confusion about food sets in—the relationship between dietary cholesterol intake and heart health isn’t as simple as it may seem.Logic may tell...
Sep 8, 2022
You already know you need to have your cholesterol checked regularly—that’s common knowledge. But you may need to know your triglyceride numbers, too.According to Catherine McNeal, MD, an internist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center...
Aug 8, 2022
Nearly 6.5 million people visit America’s emergency rooms each year for chest pain. Additional millions of people seek out cardiologists to evaluate their chest pain, concerned they may be at risk for heart disease.If that’s you, it’s important to know...
Aug 1, 2022
Every day, I’m amazed at how many of my patients own smartwatches or wearable devices. In fact, a recent study by Pew Research found approximately one in five Americans owns and wears a smartwatch. That translates to 66.5 million people.Young...
Jul 25, 2022
If you’ve been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), your doctor may have mentioned the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure. An alternative to blood thinners, this minimally invasive treatment option is helping many people get back to living a happy,...
Jun 6, 2022
Your home has many systems that keep it running smoothly, such as electrical, mechanical, structural, chemical and plumbing—and the same holds true for your heart. When all your heart’s systems are running as they should, it functions normally.But when one...
Jun 4, 2022
You’ve heard of hypertension and you get your blood pressure checked regularly at your doctor’s visits, but what is high blood pressure, and why is it worrisome? Here’s what you need to know, especially if you have a history of...
May 25, 2022
Heart stents are a potentially lifesaving treatment in preventing heart damage during and after a heart attack. The procedure opens arteries that are causing the heart attack and can relieve other blockages that may be causing chest discomfort called “angina.”But before getting stents...
May 24, 2022
Life changes quickly with a diagnosis of heart disease. Whether the doctor says your coronary artery is filled with plaque or your heart muscle isn’t pumping as well as it should, your survival will require treatment. And it’s more than just taking a...
May 18, 2022
Your heart’s ability to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout the body depends on a number of complex functions. The heart’s four valves allow blood to flow through your heart in the right direction. When they don’t open or close properly, the flow of...
May 17, 2022
If you’ve received a diagnosis related to the heart or blood vessels, it’s normal to be frightened and a little confused. The information out there on heart conditions can be overwhelming.“Heart disease can be confusing at first,” said Michael Mack,...
May 13, 2022
There are many people whose first trip to see a cardiologist is taken in the back of an ambulance. That is unfortunate because today, cardiologists can help those at risk prevent serious heart and vascular events—like heart attack, stroke or...
May 12, 2022
Did you know that nearly half of all adults in the US have high blood pressure? As a practicing interventional cardiologist, I see patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, every day and can verify this statistic. The good news...