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Heart Health

What Does Your Heart Score Mean?

A heart score gives you important info about your heart artery health.

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Heart Health

Rupa Sanghani, MD, Named Division Chief of Cardiology at Rush

Sanghani will also serve as co-director of the Heart and Vascular service line

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Heart Health

Facts and FAQs About High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects your health at every level.

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Health Equity

Take a Close Look at Chicago鈥檚 Health

Chicago Health Map expands public access to community health data to anyone who鈥檚 online

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush聽Among U.S. News鈥� Top Hospitals聽for Seventh Straight Year

海角原创 on 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Honor Roll

Standing, left to right, in front of a black background, are Robert J. McCarthy, Rupa Sanghani, Jason S. Turner and Pete S. Batra.
University

Celebrating Distinguished Academic Healthcare Leaders

Rush University honors faculty recently appointed to endowed positions made possible by philanthropy

Cardiologist Quinn Capers, MD, in the operating room
Heart Health

Why Fatal Heart Attacks Have Declined

Medications, new procedures, prevention have all saved lives

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Heart Health

Medical Students Bring Heart Screenings to Food Pantries

The weekly clinics uncover health concerns and offer support

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Heart Health

What Does an Electrophysiologist Do?

An electrophysiologist is like an electrician for your heart who can diagnose and treat abnormal rhythms.

A cardiac rehab patient exercises on an elliptical training machine at Rush.
Heart Health

Exercising With Heart Failure: Best Exercises and Tips

People living with heart failure can exercise safely and improve their health by following a few simple guidelines.