Health Blog

When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

In the wake of the cardiac arrest episode experienced by NFL player Damar Hamlin, UTMB pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ashraf Aly took some time out to visit with our friends at Houston Moms to answer some important questions surrounding the heart and how it works.

While heart failure is a serious condition, it’s still possible to live a full and active life with the right medical treatment and lifestyle, and Heart Failure Awareness Week serves as a time to promote heart failure awareness, education and prevention.

February is American Heart Month and there's a lot you can do to protect your heart and stay healthy.

September is Eat Smart Month, Cholesterol Education Month and Childhood Obesity Month; World Heart Day is also celebrated on Sept. 29 – so now is a great time to start your journey toward heart-healthy living.

Nearly 6 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation. These rapid and irregular beats if left untreated over time can increase the risk for heart failure, stroke and death.

Learn more about heart attack warning signs, how symptoms can vary between men and women, and other heart attack facts.

Learn more about aortic stenosis, symptoms and UTMB Health's care plan with this Medical Minute.

Congenital Heart Defects: how many babies/children are affected each year, different types and severity, and what you NEED to know if you are expecting with Dr. Ashraf Aly.

Learn more about the sign, symptoms, and risk factors of heart disease in women with Dr. Rafic Berbarie.