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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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.

Learn What to Do If Someone is Having a Heart Attack

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Having a plan can help you act quickly should a heart attack happen to someone with you. If this medical event occurs, time is of the essence.

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.

Minimally Invasive Valve Repair Marks a First for CHRISTUS in Longview

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Read about James Timmons's experience with minimally invasive mitral valve repair at CHRISTUS Good Shepard Heart and Vascular Institute. Discover how innovative heart care is transforming lives in East Texas.

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.

Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference

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When you have a sudden heart issue, it might not be clear if it’s cardiac arrest or a heart attack. Let us help you with answers to commonly asked questions.

Student Athlete Heart Screenings

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Learn why heart screenings for student athletes are important and what heart conditions can be screened for your child.

How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart

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There’s a potentially more serious, problem caused by lack of sleep — poor sleep increases the risk of heart problems.