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  • 5 Essential Tips for a Healthy Heart

    Dr. Stephanie Coulter shares five essential tips for maintaining a healthy heart.

    She highlights the need for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly and promotes a plant-based diet rich in whole foods. Monitoring blood pressure is crucial, especially for those with a family history of...

  • Al Grano

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    The Texas Heart Institute ha asumido el compromiso de informar a la comunidad mundial sobre la importancia de la salud cardiovascular y la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las enfermedades cardíacas. “Al Grano”es una serie de videos informativos en donde la doctora Karla Bekardi pre...

  • The Heart Beat

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    Texas Heart Institute’s original series, The Heart Beat, is filmed in the historic THI TV studio and across the labs and clinics. Join The Heart Beat Host Maya Pomroy as she explores medical innovations with THI’s Keri Sprung and the doctors, scientists, and engineers discovering The Next First m...

  • Pacemakers: How They Work and Why They're Needed | Dr. Mitch Tan Explains

    Dr. Mitch Tan provides an in-depth understanding of pacemakers, starting with the functioning of the heart and the necessity of pacemakers for slow heart rates.

    He outlines the symptoms and risks, defines what pacemakers are, and discusses their types, battery life, monitoring features, and pro...

  • I had a calcium score of 732, and my nuclear stress test was apparently “normal”. I feel nothing. What’s going on?

    "A calcium score shows the amount of calcified cholesterol plaque in the arteries of your heart, a nuclear perfusion study tells us if that plaque is obstructing blood flow to your heart muscle." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • Blood Sugar Spikes: The Power of Exercise and the Shocking Truth About Alcohol

    Dr. Casey Means provides a simple yet powerful strategy to manage your glucose levels: exercise after eating.
    Learn how even a short walk can significantly improve your body's ability to process sugar, leading to steadier energy and better sleep.

    Keep watching to find the truth about alcohol an...

  • Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

    In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at The Texas Heart Institute, explains atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm associated with increased risks of stroke, hospitalization, and death.

    Dr. Tan covers the basics of how the heart functions, what happens ...

  • How Does an ICD Work? Your Heart Rhythm Safety Net Explained

    In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at The Texas Heart Institute, explains what ICDs (implantable cardiac defibrillators) are, why some people need them, and how they are implanted.

    ICDs are life-saving devices that monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if a dange...

  • Food as Medicine: Understanding the Root Causes of Illness with Dr. Casey Means

    Dr. Casey Means, founder of Levels and author of Good Energy, joins Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Keri Sprung to discuss the connection between chronic inflammation and diet.

    Explore why "food as medicine" is key to optimal health.

    You can also learn more about nutrition here: https://www.texas...

  • I feel my heart “jumping” inside my chest every now and then. Whenever I get an ECG, I am told it is normal. Do I need to worry?

    "The most common reason for this is your heart “skipping beats”, which is benign. However, dangerous arrhythmias can be ruled by performing rhythm monitoring with a patch."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • Maintaining Cardiovascular 🫀 Health through Diet: Tips from a Dietitian 🍎🥦

    Dr. Nikolaos Diakos interviews dietitian Kathleen Allen on maintaining cardiovascular health through diet.
    They explore the significance of a plant-based diet, balanced meals, healthy protein and fat sources, and mindful eating.
    They also discuss strategies for weight loss, managing cachexia in...

  • Peripheral Vascular Education

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    Dr. Zvonimir Krajcer tackles topics related to peripheral vascular disease.
    Learn more about cardiovascular conditions, diagnostics, and treatments: https://tv.texasheart.org/for-patients

  • Good Energy: Essential Elements of Metabolic Health

    In her new book, Good Energy, Dr. Casey Means cuts through the noise of today's confusing dietary landscape. She offers a clear-cut framework, empowering you to make informed choices about what goes on your plate.

    Dr. Means emphasizes aligning your food with your body's cellular needs. She ident...

  • Meet Our Doctors

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    The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care physicians are internationally known for their expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
    Make an Appointment:
    713-790-9401
    https://www.texasheartmedical.org/#contact
    Our Specialties:
    https://www.texasheartm...

  • Ask Texas Heart Doctors

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    The Texas Heart Institute is committed to educating the global community about the importance of heart health and the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. At the Center for Cardiovascular Care, our specialties are broad and comprehensive, covering every aspect of heart health fro...

  • 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.

  • I have severe aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid aortic valve, can I have the replacement through my groin?

    "While we are very good at doing aortic valve replacements through the groin, this is still not the current strategy for patients under the age of 60. Maybe in the future."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • My doctors checked my lipoprotein(a) and it was SKY HIGH. What does this mean?

    "Lipoprotein (a) is a type of “bad” cholesterol that does not show up during usual lab work. Meds to treat it are coming, but for now we just focus on reducing other risk factors."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • I was told I have mitral valve prolapse, but a recent echocardiogram showed nothing – who’s messing up here?

    "Mitral valve prolapse has varying severity, and different thresholds to call it such depending on the reader. The likelihood is that your valve is (mostly) normal."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • I have high cholesterol and DO NOT want to take statin poison, how can I get the cholesterol shots?

    "Statins are beneficial and harmless to most patients. In patients that cannot take them, or if the numbers are bad despite being on them, many alternatives exist – including multiple types of injections."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • My blood pressure is always higher when I go to the doctor or dentist, but normal at home. Do I need to worry?

    "What matters most is your average blood pressure, not occasional (small peaks). However, sometimes medication is needed if you are deemed to be at high risk of intermittent elevation."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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  • Do I need open heart surgery after a heart catheterization?

    "Some patients only need stents, some absolutely can only get bypass surgery, and there is a large gray area – talk to your doctor (or multiple doctors if needed)."
    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

    Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/ca...

  • How long does it take to become a cardiologist? Maybe I can do it.

    "4 years of college, 4 years of med school, 3 years of internal medicine, 3 years of cardiology, 1-2 years of subspecialty training. Yes, you can do it."

    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

    Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/education-professionals/

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  • I pass out many times a year, usually when it is hot outside or if I must stand for a long time. What’s wrong with me?

    "The most likely cause is a degree of “dysautonomia” – most of the time this is benign. Sometimes, we can use medications to help out during flare-up periods."

    - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist

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