Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is regarded as one of the gold standards in the assessment of heart disease. In...
Pages tagged: heart failure
Atrial Septal Defect
A septal defect is a hole in the septum, the muscle wall separating the chambers of the heart. A septal...
Heart Failure
The words “heart failure” sound alarming, but they do not mean that your heart has suddenly stopped working. Instead,...
Diuretics
Why do I need to take a diuretic? Diuretics are sometimes called “water pills.” They are used to treat congestive heart...
Texas Heart Institute team makes discovery that puts heart regeneration one step closer to reality
Houston, TX (June 22, 2017) – Researchers in Texas Heart Institute’s Cardiomyocyte Renewal Laboratory published study results in the high-impact...
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Me?
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been used to treat menopausal symptoms and protect long-term health until large clinical trials showed...

