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Heart Anatomy The Texas Heart Institute

WEBThe heart weighs between 7 and 15 ounces (200 to 425 grams) and is a little larger than the size of your fist. By the end of a long life, a person’s heart may have beat (expanded and …

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Nutrition The Texas Heart Institute

WEBEating a nutritious, well-balanced diet offers one of the simplest, most effective ways of reducing your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems. Good nutrition …

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Heart Information Center Educational Resource

WEBTexas Heart Institute is recognized internationally for its expertise in cardiovascular research and education. The Heart Information Center is an educational resource THI …

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Vitamins The Texas Heart Institute

WEBVitamins are essential to overall health and are found in the foods we eat. See the table for functions and sources of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, and biotin, folic …

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) The Texas Heart Institute

WEBHypertension is projected to increase about 8 percent between 2013 and 2030. Your heart pumps blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries. The moving blood …

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What is a Cardiologist

WEBCardiologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system. You might also visit a …

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Celebrate American Heart Month 2023 with The Texas Heart Institute

WEBFebruary 1-28. February is American #HeartMonth. February is Marfan Awareness Month. February 1-28. The Texas Heart Institute is sponsoring the February …

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The Institute The Texas Heart Institute

WEBThe Texas Heart Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that is improving cardiovascular health through trailblazing research, thought leadership, education, and …

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The Texas Heart Institute

WEBThe Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care physicians and surgeons specialize in all areas of cardiac care and peripheral vascular disease. Our doctors are …

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Aspirin The Texas Heart Institute

WEBFind a Doctor Make an Appointment. Aspirin is a type of medicine called a salicylate. Aspirin is used to reduce pain, inflammation (swelling), and fever. Doctors may also give their …

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About The Texas Heart Institute

WEBThe Texas Heart Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization that is improving cardiovascular health through trailblazing research, thought leadership, education, and …

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Diuretics The Texas Heart Institute

WEB2. Potassium-sparing diuretics are used to reduce the amount of water in the body. Unlike the other diuretic medicines, these medicines do not cause your body to lose potassium. …

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Minerals: What They Do, Where to Get Them

WEBMinerals: What They Do, Where to Get Them. Mineral. Needed For. Good Sources. Calcium. Healthy bones and teeth, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood clotting, …

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Heart Disease Risk Factors for Children and Teenagers

WEBPhysical inactivity also increases the risk of developing other heart disease risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes. Active children usually …

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Texas Heart Medical Group is Now The Texas Heart Institute …

WEBHOUSTON, TX, December 6th, 2022 –The Texas Heart Institute® announced today that the Texas Heart Medical Group has changed its name to The Texas Heart Institute …

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Know Your Numbers The Texas Heart Institute

WEBNormal: <120 and < 80 mmHg. When your heart beats, it pumps blood through blood vessels called arteries and creates pressure in them. The higher number (systolic) …

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In a coronary CT scan, what exactly does the LAD score and Plaque …

WEBCalcium in the coronary circulation roughly tracks the amount of plaque – the higher the score, the more plaque. Obviously, a score of “zero” is optimal, and a score of …

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Cardiovascular Terminology Glossary (A-H)

WEBCardiovascular Glossary (A-H) Abdomen – The area of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs. Abdominal aorta – The portion of the aorta in the …

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