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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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I was told I had a heart attack years ago. How low should my cholesterol be?
"The LDL (“bad”) cholesterol should be under 100 mg/dL for most people. But under 70 mg/dL (and perhaps under 55 mg/dL) for patients with history of heart attacks."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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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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I had labs and I saw that my lipoprotein(a) was elevated. Should I be freaking out?
" Lp(a) increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues such as aortic stenosis. We are still learning about it. If it is high, your doctor might start paying closer attention to your risk factors and start treatment earlier."
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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."
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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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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.
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Cardio-Pharmacology & Cardiac Rehab | Dr. Briana Costello
Dr. Briana Costello discusses cardio-pharmacology and cardiac rehabilitation. Dr. Briana Costello is a general and interventional cardiologist at the The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care. She is an active member of the online medical community and passionate about women’s hear...
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I’m 65 And I Have Been Taking Aspirin for A Long Time. I Read Aspirin Doesn’t Do Anything. Can I Stop It?
"Most healthy patients don't need aspirin therapy. We use it in patients at high risk of bad cardiovascular events, such as those with prior heart attacks, strokes, high levels of calcium in the arteries, among others (it's a long list)."
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I Have a Stent in My Heart, Is It Safe to Stop My Plavix?
"Some patients may be able to reduce antiplatelet medication after the stent "healed" and has been covered by your own cells."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional CardiologistRead More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/coronary-artery-disease-cad/
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I Feel My Heart Stop For a Few Seconds and Restart With a Thump
"These are most likely premature heart contractions or "skipped beats". Using a rhythm monitor could help diagnose this issue."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional CardiologistRead More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-rhythm-disorders-arrhythmia/
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Ep 1 Asked and Answered
General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Alexander Postalian answers patient questions related to cardiovascular health.
Submit your questions in the comment section to be featured in the next episode of Asked and Answered.
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My dad had a heart attack in his 50s. I am 27. When should I get checked?
"While we should always pay attention to our health, you should probably start having a closer look at your cardiovascular status after age 30."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/...
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I Always Get Random Chest Pains, Am I Going To Drop Dead?
"Chest pain can be a sign of a serious condition, but there are many reasons to have chest pain, including low-risk ones. The characteristics of the pain, and your overall cardiovascular risk, matter in the interpretation of the pain."
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How Often Do I Need to Get a Stress Test?
"Stress tests may not be routinely needed every single year, it depends on the specific situation."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional CardiologistRead More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/nuclear-stress-test/
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