Heart Health

Weill Cornell Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in heart health, with a top-honored Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center, a comprehensive  women’s heart health program and a Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) program that provides life-saving care to patients. Our physicians provide cardiac care with an individualized, multidisciplinary approach, while our world-class researchers are on the forefront of the latest breakthroughs. Here you'll find information on prevention, emerging technologies and clinical trials to help you live your best heart-healthy life.



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How Cardiovascular Health Protects Your Brain

Your heart, arteries and blood vessels make up your cardiovascular system, and good cardiovascular health is essential to good overall health. It’s especially important in keeping your brain safe and sound.“The heart and brain are part of the same plumbing system,” says Dr. Gabriella Tosto-D’Antonio, chief nurse practitioner in Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. “Every heartbeat... Read More

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Panic Attack or Heart Attack? How to Tell the Difference

A cardiologist and psychiatrist explain the differences between panic attack and heart attack symptoms and how you can reduce your risk for both.

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Infographic: How to Eat With Your Heart in Mind

Your heart works tirelessly for you every day. Support it by being mindful of not only what you eat, but also how you eat.

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    In the Media

    Our doctors are sought-after experts in their field. Read their thoughts about heart health in the media.

    April 30, 2026 5 Mistakes That Can Mess Up a Blood Pressure Reading, According to Doctors

    March 26, 2026 Extra 11 Minutes of Sleep Per Night Lowers Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

    Jan 19, 2026 7 Things All Women Should Know About Their Heart Health

    Innovation

    Weill Cornell Medicine is a leader in innovation, providing cutting-edge treatments to improve outcomes and deliver on our promise of personalized care.

    Leveraging Digital Technology to Empower Prevention:
    “We’re [piloting] electronic medical support to identify patients who have very high cholesterol and flagging them to their PCP [for follow up].”
    -Dr. Samuel Kim

    Targeting Better Diagnoses and Treatments:
    “We are focusing now on microvascular dysfunction, which affects predominantly females, and unfortunately, has historically been difficult to diagnose. We’re currently building a program to decide if certain interventional tests make sense and can help tailor therapy.”
    -Dr. Jaya Kanduri

    Studying Patients’ Long-Term Health Effects:
    "We're participating in an international, multicenter registry looking at patients who receive immune checkpoint inhibitors, which can help us better understand immune checkpoint inhibitor myocarditis.” 
    -Dr. Stephanie Feldman

    We Heart Your Heart