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Our program ranked #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked #19 in the country and #1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report, our pediatric cardiology and heart surgery program is the highest-ranked specialty at UF Health […]
Artificial heart gives a baby girl a second chance at life
For more than half of her life, 15-month-old-Valeria Ocampo lay in her hospital crib and peeked toward her window…
Lungs for Lexi
Not many teenagers can say they placed first in equestrians at the Special Olympics. Few teenagers can say they had a double-lung transplant, too. Alexia “Lexi” McCue, 13, accomplished both…
Five innovative ways UF Health physicians approach congenital heart care
From Feb. 7 to 14, UF Health recognizes Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, to raise awareness of the most common type of birth defect found in newborns…
Teen’s battle to stay alive for transplant inspires family, friends, strangers
Andy Herrera Reyes mustered his strength and sat up in bed on Monday morning…
Heart Health
Find a Check. Change. Control.® Program Near You
Find an American Heart Association affiliate office in your area to get involved in Check. Change. Control. Blood Pressure monitoring Program in your area.
How Can I Improve My Low Ejection Fraction?
Good news! Many people with a low ejection fraction (or EF) have successfully improved it. Find tips from the American Heart Association to help you improve yours.
High Blood Pressure in African Americans Brochure
This brochure makes recommendations on how to control high blood pressure, and shares statistics specific to African Americans and heart disease. Use it to support your efforts to teach healthy...
Check. Change. <i>Control.</i> Community Partner Resources
Community Partner & Volunteer Resources for Check. Change. Control. Blood Pressure Program.
Care & Treatment for Congenital Heart Defects
Care and Treatment for Congenital Heart Defects
The American Heart Association explains the Care and Treatment for adults and children with Congenital Heart Defects including Surgical procedures, Cardiac catheterizations, Heart transplants,...
Cardiac Catheterizations for Heart Defects
The American Heart Association explains that doctors can repair some heart defects without surgically opening your chest by using a procedure called an interventional cardiac catheterization.
Feeding Tips For Your Baby with CHD
The American Heart Association explains feeding tips if your baby has a heart defect.
UF Health News
Alan Alda living with Parkinson’s – a neurologist explains treatment advances
Alan Alda at en event in New York City, May 23, 2017. Diego Corredor/AP Photo ...