Texas Health Heart & Vascular Specialists

08/27/2025

Certified physician assistant Siddhi Singla is passionate about providing comprehensive cardiac care and assessments to a diverse population. She works collaboratively with cardiologists and electrophysiologists to deliver for her patients on matters of the heart. Learn more:

Make an appointment with Siddhi Mittal Singla, PA-C in Rockwall, TX. Specialist in Physician Assistant at Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists.

08/22/2025

Structural heart disease and heart valve concerns are no match for Dr. Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos. For minimally invasive and robotic-assisted heart and lung care, visit with the cardiothoracic surgeon today: https://bit.ly/3AfWs7x

Make an appointment with Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos, MD in Fort Worth, TX. Specialist in Thoracic Surgery at Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical Specialists.

08/21/2025

Nurse practitioner Ashley Elix may be a new face at Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists but she’s no stranger to heart health care. Ashley has served as a registered nurse in the areas of cardiovascular and transitional care since 2018. Meet with the NP today: https://bit.ly/3J5eWvP

Make an appointment with Ashley Kimtashi Elix, APRN, AGACNP-BC in Kaufman, TX. Specialist in Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care at Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists.

08/20/2025

A child’s risk for developing high blood pressure may be affected by forever chemicals even before they are born, according to a new study. That early high blood pressure is associated with a higher risk of adult high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mkgKjg

Exposure before birth to human-made chemicals called PFAS may lead to increased systolic blood pressure in adolescence, especially for boys and Black children, a new study finds.

08/18/2025

Watching those cholesterol numbers? Get the lowdown on LDL, HDL and triglycerides to keep coronary artery disease at bay: https://bit.ly/3UwSQVx

08/15/2025

The heart rate of a smoker is increased by 20 beats per minute with every cigarette, raising blood pressure and making arteries become smaller. As a result, the risk for some serious vascular diseases goes up. However, quitting smoking can provide immediate benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lO7nrV

08/13/2025

What does the sugar in a glass of lemonade or a sports or energy drink have to do with cardiovascular disease? Read more before popping the top on a sugary beverage: https://bit.ly/454pK4K

Sugary drinks can up your risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's what the science says (and what you can do about it).

08/11/2025

Before reaching for that afternoon cup of coffee, know that it might cause sleep disruption that could have an adverse effect on the heart, according to Texas Health cardiologist Sreenivas Gudimetla, M.D. Learn more about a healthier way to java: https://bit.ly/3QvncWu

A recent study links morning coffee consumption to lower death rates from cardiovascular problems. A Fort Worth cardiologist shares some possible reasons.

08/06/2025

Chronic health conditions may start to emerge in midlife, leading to a midlife pause or redirection. Many people experience some level of restlessness or reevaluation during this time. Here are healthy ways to redefine the midlife crisis: https://bit.ly/458tUsF

The phrase "midlife crisis" often brings to mind red sports cars, impulsive career changes, and attempts to recapture youth. For decades, pop culture has portrayed this time as an inevitable turning point marked by regret. But what if midlife wasn’t about crisis at all — what if it was about opp...

08/04/2025

Texas Health Fort Worth is the first facility in North Texas to broaden its treatment options for AFib patients like Michael Griffin. Learn how the Arlington resident benefitted from a new generation of pulsed field ablation (PFA) therapy: https://bit.ly/4kSHbLC

When Arlington resident Michael Griffin, a 77-year-old retired police officer, was diagnosed with new-onset persistent atrial fibrillation in 2015, he was put on antiarrhythmic medication to help control his episodes. This noninvasive treatment plus a pacemaker worked for a time, until his episodes....

06/26/2025

While a little stress can keep a person on their toes, too much can negatively impact well-being. The heart is especially vulnerable to stress, says Texas Health cardiologist Ashesh Parikh, D.O., who offers ways to keep broken-heart syndrome and other effects of stress at bay. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dyzybi

April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to discuss the link between stress and heart health. While a little stress can keep you on your toes, too much can negatively impact your well-being—especially your heart. Chronic stress has been linked to increased blood pressure, heart ...

06/24/2025

Morning-only coffee drinkers rejoice. That cup of early stimulation could provide more than just a boost of energy for the day. It could have heart-health benefits. Learn more from Texas Health cardiologist Sreenivas Gudimetla, M.D.

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A recent study links morning coffee consumption to lower death rates from cardiovascular problems. A Fort Worth cardiologist shares some possible reasons.