Cardiovascular Care

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women and men in the U.S. Learn more about heart disease and vascular conditions from our specialists and discover support programs to help improve your quality of life, every day.

Want to keep weight off? Eat slower.

Eating quickly has been associated with a higher risk for obesity, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.

Patient Story

Heart of mystery

A 3D model helps a 10-year-old boy understand his unique anatomy. And it helps his doctors plan his treatment.

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Doctors discuss how 3-D heart model helps plan patient care

'Having the printed model of the heart and having the ability to look into the chambers and look at the anatomy carefully, we can now contemplate how best to help the child.'

Must love dogs

Want to avoid a heart attack or lift the cloud of depression? The benefits of owning a pooch may surprise you.

Confused about heart disease and menopause?

This physician shares how to determine when your symptoms require a full evaluation.

Crash diets may derail your heart health

People with heart troubles should talk to their doctor before undertaking any significant changes to their eating habits.

Rely on fish oil for improved cardiovascular health?

You may want to think again. Study finds no significant benefit of oil in preventing death from heart disease, heart attacks or stroke.

Patient Story

When two hearts beat as one

Twin brothers John and Tom Pantlind shared many experiences growing up. Now they share an end to their heart troubles.

Protect your heart in 7 ways

Work to keep cardiovascular problems at bay with these prevention tips.

Patient Story

Beat the clock, reverse the stroke

A timely call to 911 and easy access to advanced stroke treatment aided 37-year-old Tramell Louis Jr.’s full recovery.

Patient Story

‘I think I’m having a heart attack’

David Eck thought he was in the clear after surviving a heart attack miles offshore in the Gulf Coast. But years later, fear returned.

‘Hot’ yoga is no better for your heart

Study shows room temperature doesn't seem to make much of a difference.