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The Automated External Defibrillators are in athletic complexes and splash parks for 24/7 public use. The city's fire chief says every second counts when someone is in cardiac arrest.

The State of Black Arlington included panels on health and safety. The event was hosted by the mayor's Black Advisory Council.

A local cardiologist says low to moderate consumption isn’t harmful, but those at risk for heart attack and stroke should probably stay away from artificial sweeteners.

A new study from U-T Southwestern Medical Center shows high stress contributes to worse heart disease over time.

Data from U.S. studies over 40 years found some heart attack victims experienced cognitive decline at a more accelerated rate as they aged than patients without underlying heart disease.

Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told KERA’s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.

KERA's Sam Baker talks with Dr. Tyler Bloomer, a cardiologist with Texas Health Harris Fort Worth Hospital. He explains the program and how extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation helped save a musician’s life.

A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.

Low dose aspirin has long been recommended to decrease the chances of heart attacks and strokes. But new guidelines say some people should not partake in this regimen.

Cardiogenic shock occurs when your heart suddenly fails to pump enough blood for your vital organs. It’s the leading cause of death in heart attack patients.

An online survey of more than 7,700 adults found a majority gained at least 1 1/2 pounds per month during the pandemic. Dr. Tu Le has seen proof among his own patients. The interventional cardiologist with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Hurst-Euless-Bedford told KERA’s Sam Baker lifestyle changes are to blame.

Is fear of the coronavirus causing ER avoidance? Doctors are seeing an alarming drop in cardiovascular emergency cases. They warn that delayed care can lead to brain damage or even death.