Author: Houston Cardiovascular Associates

Take a Stroll for a Healthy Heart

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Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure.

Check with your doctor first if you have heart problems or you haven’t exercised recently, and start slow if you need to—every little bit helps! Try to get up to 30 minutes a day, five times a week. Ask friends to walk with you, or use a phone app to track your progress. Keep reading for more tips on how to start your walking routine.

Looking to improve your heart health with exercise? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

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Dining out? 4 tips to be sure you get your veggies

You can do both—eat out and eat healthy. Choose food that includes more fruits and vegetables to stay in control and makeEating healthy at a restaurant. healthier food choices. Scan the menu for a vegetarian meal. Ask for substitutions—a salad or fruit cup for the fries, or some leafy greens for the rice. Find more tips in this handy guide.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on maintaining a heart-healthy diet.

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Fresh and yummy ways to eat more fruits and veggies

Bored with your veggie routine? Here are some new ways to add fruits and vegetables throughout the day. In the morning, add someHealthy cooking berries to your yogurt, or salsa on your scrambled eggs. At lunch, ask for extra veggies on your sandwich. Fill half your dinner plate with a colorful salad. Switch your dessert to baked apples or grilled pineapple. Find simple tips here.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on maintaining a heart-healthy diet.

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Call our cardiology office in Houston or Sugar Land, TX at (713) 790-9125 for an appointment today!

Ways to help your heart health

Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure. Check with your doctor first if you have heart problems or you haven’t exercised recently, and start slow if you need to—every little bit helps! Try to get up to 30 minutes a day, five times a week. Ask friends to walk with you, or use a phone app to track your progress. Keep reading for more tips on how to start your walking routine.
woman exercising to manager her heart health

Have more questions about your heart health? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

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Call our cardiology office in Houston or Sugar Land, TX at (713) 790-9125 for an appointment today!

High Blood Pressure: Why You Should Care

Your blood pressure changes throughout the day. For example, it’s usually lower while you’re relaxed, and it rises in stressful situations…think bad traffic. But if your blood pressure is frequentlyBlood Pressure high, that can be a problem. Over time, high blood pressure can harm your organs, including your brain, eyes, heart, and kidneys. Watch this short video to find out more about the effects of high blood pressure.

Have more questions about your high blood pressure? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

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Eating Healthy: Find Your “Why”

There’s no “one size fits all” way to eat healthy. Your lifestyle, budget, family, and emotions all play a part. Some people find that writing down everything they eat helps. Others clean out their kitchen and start the week with a good meal plan. You have the strength to do this. What small steps can you take tomorrow to get started?

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on maintaining a heart-healthy diet.

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Take control of your COPD attacks

When your COPD suddenly gets worse, it’s called a “flare-up” or “attack.” It becomes harder to breathe, and you might feel tired or coughcopd more. These flare-ups can be caused by things like a chest infection, air pollution, or a sudden change in temperature. A COPD attack feels scary, but knowing how to control it can keep you from panicking. So learn how to use your inhaler and spacer before you need them. Take any medicine your doctor has given you. Protect yourself. Make sure you’re vaccinated against COVID and get a flu shot. Learn more about coping with COPD attacks.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on reducing your risk of heart failure if you have been diagnosed with COPD.

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What Can I Do About My High Blood Pressure?

If your doctor says you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you might wonder why that matters or how to fix it. It’s normal for your blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays high, you are at greater risk of a stroke or Blood-Pressureheart attack. Most people can’t feel high blood pressure, so it’s important to check it regularly.

The good news is that there are many ways to treat high blood pressure. Losing weight (if needed), eating less sodium, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol may be enough to get your blood pressure under control. If not, you might also need to take pills. Learn more about high blood pressure and how to treat it.

Have more questions about your high blood pressure? Contact the Specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates today by calling (713) 790-9125. Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas.

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Call our cardiology office in Houston or Sugar Land, TX at (713) 790-9125 for an appointment today!

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

You may have had some or all of the symptoms of a stroke only to have them disappear after 10 to 20 minutes. This could mean you’veMan talking to his doctor about stroke prevention. suffered a TIA, a transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke. A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time, then blood flows again and your symptoms go away. If you have a TIA, it’s a warning that you could have a stroke in the near future. You need to call 911 or other emergency services right away. Early treatment can help prevent a stroke. This guide can help you understand the symptoms and causes of TIA, what tests you can expect your doctor to perform, and how your TIA will be treated.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on stroke risk.

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Call our cardiology office in Houston or Sugar Land, TX at (713) 790-9125 for an appointment today!

Preventing a Second Stroke

Did you know there are things you can do to prevent another stroke? Making healthy lifestyle changes, taking medicine, managing otherdoctor looking at mri scan of brain. health problems, and taking part in a stroke recovery program are all steps you can take to help prevent another stroke. Find out what’s involved in helping you reduce your risk. This guide walks you through why it’s important to take medicines exactly as prescribed, how to manage other health conditions, and how a stroke rehab program can help you.

Contact the cardiology specialists at Houston Cardiovascular Associates by calling (713) 790-9125 today!  Our specialists are highly trained and provide expert cardiology care to patients throughout Houston and Sugar Land, Texas and can advise on stroke risk.

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Call our cardiology office in Houston or Sugar Land, TX at (713) 790-9125 for an appointment today!

Dear patient

I am excited to announce that I will be relocating my practice to Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates. Starting November 4, 2024, my new address will be:

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
6550 Fannin St.
Smith Tower, Suite 1901
Houston, TX 77030

Please note that my phone number and fax number will also change to the following:
24-Hour Telephone: 713-441-1100
Fax: 713-790-2643
Clinical Support Telephone (M-F, 8-5): 713-441-3515

I am excited about caring for you in my new office and hope you will make the transition with me. I will also continue to refill your medications as I have in the past. To assist, please provide your pharmacy with my new contact information.

Please consider checking your prescription refills to verify that you have enough medication on hand to last you until your next visit. Please note that your medical records will remain at my former office until you authorize their transfer. If you choose for me to continue providing your medical care, please complete and sign the enclosed “Authorization for Release of Medical Records” form and fax it to 713-790-2643. Once we receive your authorization, we will be happy to process the request for you.

Thank you for entrusting me with your medical care. My new team and I are dedicated to making this transition as seamless as possible. For help scheduling an appointment and transitioning your care, please call my new office number above.

I look forward to continuing your care at my new location.

Sincerely,
Gopi A. Shah, MD

Dear patient

Dr. Albert Raizner, Dr. Michael Raizner, and Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary are excited to announce that our practice, Houston Cardiovascular Associates, will merge with Houston Cardiovascular Associates on November 1, 2024.

Our new offices are similarly located in Houston, near the Texas Medical Center and in Sugar Land. Our in-hospital care will continue at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Importantly, our new offices expand our services with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Our core values will always be, as they began over 40 years ago when Dr. Albert Raizner founded HCA:

Integrity – Compassion – Accountability

Our new address and contact information are:

Your medical records are confidential and remain available at our new locations. We consider it a privilege to serve as your cardiologists and look forward to your continuing with us. However, should you desire to transfer to another physician, you may request a copy of your records by contacting us at our new addresses and phone numbers listed above.

We thank you for your trust and loyalty. As always, we will continue to be here to take care of you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dr. Albert Raizner,
Dr. Michael Raizner,
Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary