Heart Health
Blog & Cardiovascular News
Patient guides from our team, plus cardiovascular health news from trusted medical sources - updated automatically.
From Our Team
TCA
Should I Go to the ER? A Guide to Cardiac Symptoms
Not every chest discomfort is a heart attack — but some symptoms demand immediate attention. This guide helps you decide when to call 911, when to call your cardiologist, and when to monitor and wait.
What to Expect During an Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram is one of the most common cardiac tests — and one of the least understood by patients. Here's exactly what happens, why it's ordered, and what your results mean.
Understanding Your AFib Diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia — and one of the most manageable when properly treated. Here's what it means, why it matters, and what your treatment options look like.
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Really Mean
120/80. 145/92. 108/68. Blood pressure numbers are reported at every visit — but most patients leave without fully understanding what they mean, why they matter, or what to do about them.
GLP-1 Medications and Your Heart: What Patients Should Know
Semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other GLP-1 receptor agonists have reshaped diabetes and obesity treatment — and the cardiovascular data behind them is significant. Here's what the research shows.
From the News
New smart technology in a wearable wristband may detect cardiac arrest
Research Highlights: A small study of adults in the Netherlands found that a smart technology-based wristband may accurately detect cardiac arrest during routine medical procedures. The research focused on data from 49 adults with abnormal heart...
ACC CardiaCast: AI in the CICU: Transforming Cardiac Critical Care
In this episode, hosts Rosy Thachil, MD, FACC, and Shashank Sinha, MD, FACC, are joined by Jacob Jentzer, MD, FACC, and Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC, Chief Innovation Officer of the American College of Cardiology, for an engaging discussion on AI in the CICU: Transforming Cardiac Critical
NIH researchers identify avenue for enhanced GLP-1-induced weight loss
Modulating intracellular signaling may extend drug effects.
Global collaboration on Kawasaki disease key to reducing risk of serious heart conditions
For Immediate Release at 4:00 a.m. CT/5:00 a.m. ET Monday, May 18, 2026 DALLAS, May 18, 2026 — International collaboration in research, diagnosis and care is critical to reducing the risk of serious heart conditions for children with Kawasaki disease...
Questions about your heart health?
Speak with a TCA cardiologist.
Our physicians can review your concerns, explain your test results, and build a clear plan for your cardiovascular care.