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Cardiovascular Health

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Learn from CHRISTUS specialists to keep your heart safe, and healthy.

Preventing Heart Disease: Is High Cholesterol Genetic?

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Understand cholesterol's impact on you, its types, and how it affects heart health. Understand the risks and make informed decisions to safeguard your cardiovascular well-being.

What to Expect at Your First Cardiologist Visit

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Knowing what a cardiologist will do during your first visit and preparing in advance can help you relax and get the most out of your upcoming appointment.

Is a Sinus Infection Contagious?

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Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, mimic the symptoms of colds, but can a sinus infection spread as quickly as a cold?

What Does a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Do? Answers to Common Questions

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What is cardiothoracic surgery, and what conditions do cardiothoracic surgeons treat? Get answers to common questions about cardiothoracic surgery.

Heart Screenings for Newborns

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Congenital heart disease affects about 1 percent of newborn babies per year in the U.S. A delay in diagnosis can increase their risk of serious illness and death. Newborn screenings for this heart condition are now mandated in Texas.

What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening?

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening checks to see if an aorta is bulging or swelling. If there is bulging or swelling, then you will be diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

CPR: Know the Basics and Local Resources

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Learn about the importance of CPR with step-by-step guidance on how to perform it, and learn valuable information about local resources for training.

How Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives

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An Automated External Defibrillator is an easy-to-use device that can save a life in a few seconds. Here is everything you need to know about these machines.

What is a Leaky Heart Valve?

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