Texas Health Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists

04/09/2026

When he’s not tinkering with electronics or playing his guitar, Dr. Justin Collier can likely be found performing an advanced robotic surgery or providing first response emergency care to a trauma victim. Meet the skilled cardiothoracic surgeon: https://bit.ly/3AYi2hr

📍 Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical Specialists

Make an appointment with Justin David Glenn Collier, MD in Plano, TX. Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery at Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical Specialists.

04/07/2026

How serious are heart palpitations? Get answers about the cause, symptoms, treatment options, and more from the American Heart Association.

If you have questions about heart palpitations, we have expert advice.

03/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos on his appointment to the newly established STS Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
In this capacity he will lead efforts to evaluate how artificial intelligence can revolutionize cardiothoracic surgery, ultimately benefiting patients and surgeons alike, while guiding the specialty as it navigates the evolving role of artificial intelligence.

03/24/2026

Good news for coffee lovers diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Current research doesn’t support the need to give up that jolt of caffeine. However, a cup of coffee does come with a few caveats. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b6H0cJ

03/19/2026

When it comes to diagnosing and treating valvular disease, it pays to have an internationally recognized heart valve surgeon like Dr. Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos on hand. Just ask Greg Hunt. Read his story: https://bit.ly/4srGD3D

For years, Greg Hunt lived an active, full life with little more than a routine note in his medical chart: a heart murmur. It never slowed him down. At 65, Greg was working, golfing whenever he could, and enjoying time with his family. He had already recovered smoothly from both a hip replacement an...

03/12/2026

Chest pain is scary. When it strikes, making the right treatment choice matters. Here’s what to know to better understand when chest pain is an emergency and when a visit to urgent care is the right choice: https://bit.ly/4kZO6V9

Chest pain? Learn when to call 911 vs. go to urgent care. Understand heart attack symptoms, decision factors, and how Texas Health can help across North Texas.

03/10/2026

Chase Spangler is lucky to be alive after surviving what is commonly known as the widowmaker heart attack. Learn what cardiothoracic surgeon Carlos Macias, M.D., attributed the North Texan's heart event to and the life-saving treatment the 26-year-old received: https://cbsn.ws/4sgGno0

A North Texas man's life was saved after a massive "widowmaker" heart attack at just 26 — quick CPR and surgery gave him a second chance.

03/06/2026

Greg Hunt lived with a heart murmur most of his life. It never was a problem, until suddenly became one. Learn how Greg ended up in the Structural Heart Center at Texas Health Fort Worth for the treatment of heart valve disease. Read for more: https://bit.ly/3ZU2HaS

03/05/2026

New mom Cori Nichols’ delivery was more traumatic than most. But that was only the beginning of her health journey. Learn why every second mattered after baby Owen was born: https://bit.ly/46rJPDK

At 33 weeks pregnant, mom-to-be Cori Nichols was planning for a last-minute getaway to Dallas with her husband before the arrival of the couple’s first child. It had been a fairly uneventful and uncomplicated pregnancy for the Abilene resident. Some early swelling and high blood pressure were bein...

03/04/2026

Dr. Wyler von Ballmoos, an internationally recognized mitral valve surgeon and System Chairman of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Texas Health Resources, recently shared his insights with TCTMD on a new study about mitral valve surgery and its implications for patients dealing with mitral regurgitation.
https://www.tctmd.com/news/surgical-mitral-valve-repair-outcomes-excellent-2-years-ctsn

Dr. Wyler von Ballmoos and a skilled, multidisciplinary team of valve experts are here to provide personalized consultations for patients with any valve issues.
http://bit.ly/drwvb

03/03/2026

Greg Hunt lived with a heart murmur most of his life. It never was a problem, until it suddenly became one. Learn how Greg ended up in the Structural Heart Center at Texas Health Fort Worth for the treatment of heart valve disease: https://bit.ly/3ZU2HaS

For years, Greg Hunt lived an active, full life with little more than a routine note in his medical chart: a heart murmur. It never slowed him down. At 65, Greg was working, golfing whenever he could, and enjoying time with his family. He had already recovered smoothly from both a hip replacement an...

12/18/2025

Is heart disease preventable? Although age and family history are risk factors that can’t be changed, knowing some preventive measures that can be taken to lower heart disease risk may be life-saving. Learn from cardiologists: https://bit.ly/3LOUT6m

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. These are the steps you need to take to reduce your risk.