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Another Kind of High Blood Pressure: Pulmonary Hypertension

Most often caused by other diseases, pulmonary hypertension may be reversible, depending on the cause.

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10 Numbers That Matter for Your Health

When it comes to your health, there’s no shortage of health information. Here are 10 numbers to prioritize for your well-being and longevity.

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Chain of Survival

Avid runner, John Zack, had reached mile 23 in the Cleveland Marathon when the chest pain started. Learn how well-coordinated medical care saved his life.

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How Nitric Oxide Fuels Your Health

Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that plays an important role in blood circulation and overall health.

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Implantable Device Can Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure Patients

An innovative therapy called cardiac contractility modulation can improve symptoms of heart failure for patients like Lela Glass.

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Faster Response Leads to Faster Recovery After Heart Attack

Two brothers learn the importance of seeking help right away if you suspect a heart attack after they both experience one on the same weekend.

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How Blood Pressure Treatment Is Different for African Americans

African Americans have higher rates of high blood pressure than other groups, and often need different medications to keep it under control.

Transplant patient Nick Mitchell

Transplant Technology Preserves Donor Hearts to Save More Lives

UH is using new transplant technology to preserve donor hearts outside the body, widening the pool of available hearts for transplant and saving lives.

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