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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.
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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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