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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
The Texas Heart Institute Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer discusses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
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My blood pressure is all over the place – Do I need to be doing something differently?
"Blood pressure varies a lot during the day. We care about the average numbers over a period of days and weeks."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/high-blood-pressure-hypertension...
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg. DVT is a serious illness because the clot can potentially break loose from the leg vein and travel up into the lungs, where it can block blood flow. This condition is called pulmonary embolism.
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I'm Getting a Stress Test but My Doctor says I Don't Have to Run on a Treadmill
"There are many types of nuclear stress tests. A CT-PET, which produces some of the higher quality images, can usually only be done with injection of drugs, and not with exercise."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional CardiologistRead More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-special...
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What Is Your Input in Regards to the Mediterranean Diet Versus the Keto Diet?
Doctors Stephanie Coulter and Briana Costello are answering all your heart health-related queries. Have more questions? You can #AskATexasHeartDoctor on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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Keeping our Hearts Healthy
Dr. Briana Costello talks with Maya Pomroy about keeping our hearts healthy.
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I want to take the injection Amy Schumer used to lose weight – how do I get it, and is it safe?
"This likely refers to GLP1 agonists. The medications are generally safe. The most frequent side effects is gastrointestinal “upset” stomach. Unfortunately, they can be expensive and are in short supply."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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Is Cardiovascular Disease Still the Number One Killer?
Doctors Stephanie Coulter and Briana Costello are answering all your heart health-related queries. Have more questions? You can #AskATexasHeartDoctor on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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I am a 62 year-old woman trying to live healthier in general. How much am I supposed to exercise?
"The official recommendation is 150 minutes of exercise per week. Moderate activity such as brisk walking, walking on an incline, light jogging, cycling, elliptical, and some weight training."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.o...
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Drs. Diakos & Escobar provide tips for preventing heart and vascular disease
Drs. Nikolaos Diakos and Jorge Escobar discuss ways to protect your health and prevent heart attack and stroke. Learn more about the tests that cardiologists use to evaluate your risk for developing heart and vascular disease and tips for staying healthy.
Learn More: https://www.texasheart.org/h...
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Is there such a thing as too much exercise? I heard that marathons are not good for you.
"Going past your limits for prolonged periods of time (such as marathons and triathlons) is probably not good for your heart and joints. Be as active as you can, without overdoing it."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart...
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VenaSeal Closure System
VenaSeal™ procedure is a minimally invasive nonthermal treatment for vein disease and varicose veins. The VenaSeal procedure delivers a small amount of a specially formulated medical adhesive to seal — or close — the diseased vein, rerouting blood to nearby healthy veins and providing symptom rel...
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I Had a Heart Attack 3 Years Ago but I Can't Take Any of the Statins Prescribed
"If you have had a heart attack, it would be wise to reduce your risk of another one through the use of medication. We now know that most patients taking statins do not have major side effects. Nonetheless, there are many alternatives available in the market."
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Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) & Percutaneous EVAR
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) refers to endoluminal or non-surgical abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with a stent graft. Percutaneous Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (PEVAR) specifically refers to AAA repair performed with local anesthesia, percutaneous access to the femoral artery, and ...
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I’m A 38-Year-Old Woman with Stomach Cramps That Move to My Chest
"Women indeed can manifest heart disease through unusual symptoms. However, chest pain and stomach cramping can occur for reasons unrelated to the heart. Fortunately, your age portends low risk - but if the chest pain does not resolve, keep talking to your doctor."
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Can You Elaborate on Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease?
Doctors Stephanie Coulter and Briana Costello are answering all your heart health-related queries. Have more questions? You can #AskATexasHeartDoctor on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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My Friend Had Their Aortic Valve Replaced Through The Groin, but My Doctor Tells Me They Have to Crack Me Open to Replace Mine
"Most aortic valve procedures in the US are now done minimally invasively through the groin, but not all patients are candidates for this. We make these decisions after discussing each individual case in a multidisciplinary meeting."
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Lower Extremity Venous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Lower Extremity Venous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) treats venous reflux in the superficial venous system which is the underlying cause of painful varicose veins in the legs.
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My Mom Is Scheduled to Have a Heart Catheterization, Should I Be Scared?
"A heart catheterization is a serious procedure, but fairly routine for cardiologists. The risk of a serious complication, while not zero, is low. The chances of something going wrong depends on the complexity of the operation, and the sickness of the patient."
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Collaborations with the Community
Dr. Briana Costello discusses collaborations in the community with Maya Pomroy.
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My Doctor Says I Need Quadruple Bypass Surgery. Why Can’t I Have Stents Instead?
"Not all blockages can be fixed with stents, and surgery might be the better approach. The answer is clear in some patients, but there is a large gray zone. In general (simplification), surgery tends to last longer than stents."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist...
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Live Q&A with Drs. Briana Costello and Alex Postalian
Center for Women’s Heart & Vascular Health
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Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
TEVAR is a non-surgical or an endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm with a stent graft.
The procedure is typically performed via groin or femoral artery approach rather than with major chest incision and general anesthesia to repair aortic aneurysm located in the chest cavity.Read Mo...
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If I’m Overweight at What Age Should I Start Being Concerned About Heart Disease
Doctors Stephanie Coulter and Briana Costello are answering all your heart health-related queries. Have more questions? You can #AskATexasHeartDoctor on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.