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What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women?

Did you know that 90% of women have at least one risk factor that raises their chances for heart disease? Dr. Deborah Crabbe explains the 5 most common risks and offers prevention tips.

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Inventing a New Way to Dissolve Dangerous Blood Clots

In this Q&A, Dr. Bashir discusses how he came up with the idea for a device that helps patients make a full recovery from life-threatening clots, and next steps for testing the device in clinical trials.

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Can Cancer Cause Heart Disease?

Heart damage that occurs as a side effect of cancer treatment is known as cardiotoxicity, and it can happen during treatment or years after. Learn how we help to protect your heart.

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Can Hot Weather Affect Your Heart?

When temperatures rise, your heart has to work harder. If your heart isn’t functioning optimally, it makes it harder to stay cool. Learn more and find out what to do if you have signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Waiting for a Heart Transplant? Answers to Your Questions

Once you’re on the heart transplant waiting list, you might be wondering what comes next. Dr. Eman Hamad answers some common questions about wait time and how to take care of yourself.

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6 Healthy Habits to Strengthen Your Heart

Adopting healthy habits can be your best defense against heart disease and may help prevent heart attack and stroke. Here are some of the best things you can do for a healthier heart.

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How Your Heritage May Affect Your Heart Disease Risk

Did you know that some ethnicities may face a greater risk of heart disease than others? Get the statistics and learn what we're doing at Temple about racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease.

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Why Meditation Is Good for Your Heart

Want to let go of stress? Take a few minutes each day to meditate to help improve your heart health by calming your mind. Learn how to get started.

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10 Interesting Heart Facts You May Not Know

Your heart does amazing things day in and day out. You may not think about your heart often, but here are some fascinating facts you don't want to miss.

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