Texas Health Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists

08/29/2025

From coronary artery bypass surgery and carotid endarterectomy to heart valve replacements and repairs, Michalene Graham has had her hand in many procedures. Visit with the certified physician assistant for quality care in and out of the OR: https://bit.ly/4eMIARM

Make an appointment with Michalene Marie Graham, PA-C in Plano, TX. Specialist in Physician Assistant-Surgical at Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical 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.

08/20/2025

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).

08/06/2025

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....

06/19/2025

Weekend warriors take note. There’s good news for busy people who struggle to fit in daily workouts. A new study finds that even focused bursts of activity on weekends or over a couple of days can have heart-health and other benefits. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ku3Vlu

A win for weekend warriors? Any time is a good time to get the recommended amount of physical activity, which could reduce the risk of an early death, new research finds.

05/15/2025

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease among Americans. Plaque buildup in the arteries can cause serious health risks but as one North Texan proves, it doesn’t have to take over a person’s life. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Gpv624

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S. It is plaque build up in the arteries that can lead to heart attack or heart failure, but it doesn’t have to take over your life. NBC 5 health reporter Bianca Castro reports you can manage it, as a North Texas survivor sh...

05/13/2025

Learn how Dr. Andres Leal, along with other physician specialists on the medical staff of Texas Health Dallas, used one of the world’s smallest heart pumps to save the life of a colleague experiencing acute heart failure. Read more: https://bit.ly/42TY8yu

DALLAS – Rockwall resident Marie Cruzet reviews high-definition images of patients’ hearts so she understands the mechanics of every heartbeat.

05/09/2025

Strokes can happen to anyone at any age and at any time but there are groups that have higher risk factors. During Stroke Awareness Month in May, and always, here’s what to know to help save a life when every second counts: https://bit.ly/3YHVbzq

When it comes to recognizing the signs of stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. The American Stroke Association estimates about 1.9 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated. That’s why prompt recognition and treatment is so important. It could mean the difference bet...