Dr. Heather Pemberton | Asked and Answered
Dr. Heather Pemberton from The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care answers patient questions about cardiovascular health.
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I want to try estrogen therapy. One of my docs says it’s bad, and the other says it’s Ok. What gives?
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Which one do you consider the most concerning? LDL, Apo B, or Lp(a)?
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I am a 42-year-old woman struggling with libido issues. One of my friends was prescribed testosterone pellets for this, can I?
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How is it possible for one sibling to have a higher Lp(a) number and, and therefore risk, than the other?
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My testosterone level was normal but on the low side. Should I try testosterone therapy?
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What are the main cardiovascular risk factors for menopausal women?
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At what age does cardiovascular risk increase for menopausal women?
Cardiovascular risk for women increases significantly during menopause, particularly when they lose protective estrogen around the average age of 50. This transition is crucial as it often leads to the development of various risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.
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Does menopause increase a women's risk of heart disease and stroke?
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When should I get a Calcium Score Test?
The timing for an individual's first calcium score is based on their own risk profile. Key factors include family history of artery disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
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What lifestyle changes can menopausal women make to lower their cardiovascular risk?
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Can hormone replacement therapy reduce the cardiovascular risk in menopausal women?
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I had a pretty bad pulmonary embolism that almost killed me. Can I go back on testosterone?
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My urologist tells me I need testosterone, but my cardiologist told me no.
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I want to live FOREVER. What are the best hormonal supplements to take?
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