Newly Asked and Answered
General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Alexander Postalian answers patient questions related to cardiovascular health.
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What do people really mean by healthy diet?
"Avoid simple carbohydrates (sweets, sodas, rice, pasta, potatoes, tortillas, arepas…) and “bad” fats (butter, bacon – animal fat). Favor lean protein (grilled fish, chicken) and vegetables. Watch the salad dressings as well."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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My coronary calcium score was 232. Do I need to a stent placed in my arteries?
"The coronary calcium score is a marker of plaque in the arteries of your heart. It helps us know how aggressive we need to be with medication or lifestyle changes but does not help us decide if you need procedures performed."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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My husband snores like a rhino on steroids, and sometimes stops breathing.
"This is probably obstructive sleep apnea, which can have negative effects in your cardiovascular system. A sleep study is probably a good idea."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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I feel a weird sensation in my chest, I was told it could be atrial fibrillation
"Atrial fibrillation is a very common arrhythmia that increases the risk for having fast heart rate and strokes, hence we use medications to prevent both. Using procedures to treat it is also an option."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
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