We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Faisal Bakaeen today for The Texas Heart Institute Cardiology Grand Rounds on the evolving field of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Bakaeen highlighted the importance of selecting the best surgical approach for each patient and emphasized the role of ...

Dr. Stephanie Coulter, Director of the Women's Center for Heart and Vascular Health at The Texas Heart Institute, shares expert advice on how to improve your heart health through simple dietary changes. Learn about the power of microsteps and how to incorporate them into your daily life.

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What if one pill could lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol, reduce blood sugar, prevent cognitive decline, support weight loss, and even boost your mood? That “pill” exists—it’s called exercise.

In this short video, learn how even simple, enjoyable activities like walking at the ...

Dr. Eduardo Hernandez explains why sleep is essential for heart health and shares simple steps to improve your sleep quality. Learn how getting at least seven hours of rest each night can lower blood pressure, reduce stress on the heart, and prevent unhealthy habits linked to poor sleep.

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Dr. Stephanie Coulter, Director of the Women's Center for Heart and Vascular Health at The Texas Heart Institute, shares expert advice on how to make simple dietary changes to improve heart health. Learn about easy swaps to reduce your risk of heart disease, such as replacing processed foods with...

In this clip, Dr. Nasir shares how AI, data, and precision prevention are reshaping the way we treat and understand heart disease. From streamlining care to unlocking new research insights, this is where the future of cardiology begins.

Watch the full talk here: https://tv.texasheart.org/cardiol...

Dr. Stephanie Coulter shares five essential tips for maintaining a healthy heart.

She highlights the need for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly and promotes a plant-based diet rich in whole foods. Monitoring blood pressure is crucial, especially for those with a family history of...

The Texas Heart Institute (THI) ignited young minds at the CompassRN Nurse Camp at TMC Innovation in Houston.

A dynamic team of healthcare professionals, including Allison Droddy, ACS, RDCS, RT(R), FASE, Ashleigh Fisher, ACS, RCS, RVS, CRAT, and Alexander Castillo from THI’s Center for Cardiova...

"The coronary calcium score is a marker of plaque in the arteries of your heart. It helps us know how aggressive we need to be with medication or lifestyle changes but does not help us decide if you need procedures performed."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol for your heart 🫀

The amount you think is safe might be too much.

Watch the full video to learn how even moderate drinking 🍷🍺 can impact your health: https://tv.texasheart.org/for-patients/videos/blood-sugar-spikes-the-power-of-exercise-and-the...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Texas Heart Institute Journal.

Established in 1974 under the leadership of world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley, The Texas Heart Institute Journal has been at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine.

Today, The Journal focuses on ...

Confused about what's processed and what's not? Bread? Pasta? This video dives into the NOVA classification system, which breaks down food processing levels from unprocessed to ultra-processed. Learn how to identify healthy minimally processed options vs. those to avoid completely:
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Dr. Casey Means, founder of Levels and author of Good Energy, joins Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Keri Sprung to discuss the connection between chronic inflammation and diet.

Explore why "food as medicine" is key to optimal health.

You can also learn more about nutrition here: https://www.texas...

"Blood pressure varies a lot during the day. We care about the average numbers over a period of days and weeks."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/high-blood-pressure-hypertension...

"The official recommendation is 150 minutes of exercise per week. Moderate activity such as brisk walking, walking on an incline, light jogging, cycling, elliptical, and some weight training."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.o...

"Going past your limits for prolonged periods of time (such as marathons and triathlons) is probably not good for your heart and joints. Be as active as you can, without overdoing it."

- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart...