Baylor College of Medicine News

Heart Month

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American Heart Month is recognized every February with a goal of improving heart health and preventing heart disease. Baylor College of Medicine experts are here to help you learn more about the latest heart-focused research, reminders on how to make healthy lifestyle choices and updates on the latest heart related news.

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Clinical trial for heart health

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 Around 1 in 5 people inherit raised levels of a sticky particle called Lp(a) (or lipoprotein(a)) that can lead to cardiovascular disease. So if you’ve had a heart attack or treatment to open a blocked artery, learn more about getting your Lp(a) levels tested and the opportunity to take part in important clinical research.

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Lifestyle and your blood pressure

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For many people, medications may be needed to treat high blood pressure, but for everyone making lifestyle changes can make a big difference.  

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The BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH)
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Heart failure research

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Heart health research happens year round!

Learn about a study to investigate the global cardiovascular disease burden attributed to smoking over the past few decades. 

Read about the first-in-human successful implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart at Baylor and THI.

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Women and heart health

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Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, cardiologist and professor at Baylor College of Medicine, urges women to take control of their cardiovascular health. 

Learn about heart attack symptoms in women. 

Risk factors cardiovascular disease in women can be different from men's.