The Dallas Heart Study is a UT Southwestern population-based research study on heart health, including findings on cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

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About Dallas Heart Study

The Dallas Heart Study, now called the Dallas Hearts and Minds Study, is a population-based research study run by UT Southwestern. It began in 2000 with the goal of improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart disease. The homepage reports key findings on cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and heart failure, along with discoveries about cholesterol genetics, a cardiac troponin T biomarker, and fat distribution linked to diabetes.

The study's third phase extends its focus to brain health. About 1,500 participants undergo cardiac ultrasounds, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, brain and full-body MRIs, and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Participants are also assessed for cognitive function and pain. The initial enrollment was limited to residents of Dallas County, and the homepage does not describe how outside researchers can access the data beyond mentioning a proposal submission process.

Key features

  • Population-based study of heart health among Dallas residents, initially 6,101 participants
  • Third phase adds brain health assessments to existing cardiac research
  • Cardiac ultrasounds, cardiopulmonary exercise tests, and brain and full-body MRIs
  • Magnetoencephalography (MEG) used to map brain activity in participants
  • Assessments of cognitive function, pain, and pain during physical activity
  • Summaries of published discoveries on PCSK9 genes, troponin T, and fat distribution
Best for: Researchers and readers interested in population-level findings on heart and brain health.
Good for
  • Multi-ethnic cohort, described as the only single-center heart study of its size with that composition
  • Longitudinal design, with some participants involved since the study began
  • The homepage reports more than 230 papers in medical journals citing study data
Watch out for
  • Initial enrollment was limited to residents of Dallas County

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Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
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Oct 5, 2026

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Dallas Heart Study FAQ

Who was in the initial cohort?
The initial cohort included 6,101 participants, 57% female and 43% male, aged 35 to 55. The homepage lists 52% Black, 17% Hispanic, and 29% White participants.
How can investigators use the study data?
The homepage lists a proposal submission process for investigators, but the excerpt does not describe its terms or eligibility.
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