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Stereotactic radiation offers new hope for high-risk heart patients

Stereotactic radiation offers new hope for high-risk heart patients

UT Southwestern is the only center in North Texas offering cardiac radioablation, a novel therapy that uses focused stereotactic radiation to assist in cardiac ablation for high-risk patients.

James Daniels, M.D. / Richard Wu, M.D. / Robert Timmerman, M.D.

July 28, 2021

Dr. Link’s perspective: Why family matters for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care

Dr. Link’s perspective: Why family matters for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy care

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a genetic heart condition that affects about one in 500 people nationwide. Learn how accurate diagnoses of this dangerous disease and a Plano mother’s determination saved her life and that of her son.

Mark Link, M.D.

September 17, 2018

Her own best advocate: Lisa’s story of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Her own best advocate: Lisa’s story of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

When Lisa Hopkins was diagnosed with HCM, her search for a cardiologist led her to Dr. Link in Boston. Thirteen years later, they reunited in Dallas.

Mark Link, M.D.

February 18, 2017

Running marathons at 74? How exercise keeps the heart young

Running marathons at 74? How exercise keeps the heart young

Dallas marathoner Rio King is still running strong in his 70s. Learn how exercise can keep your heart young and fit as you age.

Ben Levine, M.D.

February 5, 2017