"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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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 ...

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...

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.

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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.
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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.

"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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

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"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

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"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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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.

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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...

In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at the Texas Heart Institute, explains cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and how it can improve the lives of people with heart failure.

Dr. Tan uses an easy-to-understand analogy to explain CRT:

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Dr. Eduardo Hernandez talks with Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, about how The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care is delivering the future of cardiovascular care today.

They explore successful prevention programs, advancements i...

"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

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