Heart & Vascular Post Archive

March 6, 2026

Congenital heart disease and exercise

Advice and myth-busting about physical activity.

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Recent blood pressure guidelines: More people identified with hypertension

Revised guidelines on high blood pressure mean even more people will be considered "hypertensive."

Man and woman speaking with primary care specialist.

Making the heart care transition from pediatrics to adulthood

Young patients with congenital heart disease must learn to manage their condition as they become adults. Here’s what you need to know about making this important shift.

Questions to ask your doctor about heart health

Make the most of your next doctor's visit with this checklist of must-ask heart-health questions.

Heart failure: It’s not what you think

Heart failure is more prevalent in the South. Here's what you need to know.

Advanced heart failure and diet: What to know

For people with heart failure, a healthy diet is imperative.

The link between pregnancy and stroke

Being pregnant can increase the risk of stroke, during the pregnancy and beyond. What you…

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