Taking Care of Your Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented or successfully mitigated when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Cardiovascular care at UTMB is state of the art and comprehensive, from heart rhythm studies to bypass to transplants to cardiac rehab. With more than 30 locations throughout Galveston and the Bay Area, we’re also close by, which makes visiting easy and appointments convenient. Take charge of your health and call us at 800-917-8906, or explore our site and services below. When to see a cardiologist
Living with Heart Failure February 14, 2022 • 8:00 a.m. 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.
National Immunization Awareness Month reminds us vaccines protect August 15, 2022 • 8:41 a.m. “We celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month every August,” Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp wrote in the latest Vaccine Smarts column. “One of the few benefits of the pandemic is that we are more knowledgeable about vaccines development, licensure and how they work. Unfortunately, we are also learning about the danger of vaccine hesitancy and refusal.”