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You probably hear about cholesterol every time you turn on the TV. But what exactly is it? Is it all bad? Or are there good and bad types of cholesterol? This helpful guide will answer those questions and others like “Why does cholesterol matter?” “What affects my cholesterol levels?” and “How is cholesterol tested?” You’ll also learn how cholesterol can affect your risk of heart attack and stroke and what you can do about it.

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Eating healthy is important. Whether you want to lose weight, have more energy, or manage health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, eating well can help. But changing your eating habits is not easy. It seems like everyone has advice on what to eat. But what’s usually missing from the conversation is how to eat healthy. How can healthy eating work for you? This guide shows you how other people started making healthy changes. It just might inspire you to make some changes too!

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.

If you’re at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke, you may be wondering if you should take a statin to help lower your risk. Statins lower the amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol in your blood by reducing how much of it your body makes. Statins can also decrease inflammation around the cholesterol buildup in your arteries. A heart-healthy lifestyle can help lower your risk of heart attack and stroke but without the possible side effects of statins, such as muscle aches. Here’s help comparing your options and deciding if you should take statins to reduce your risk.

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 and heart attack prevention methods.

Healthy habits such as eating right, exercising regularly, and not smoking can help you keep your heart healthy. Whether you have an existing heart or blood vessel disease or not, a heart-healthy lifestyle is a good idea for everyone. It can help your heart and blood vessels stay healthy and lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. This helpful resource provides tips for living a heart-healthy lifestyle and interactive tools to help you take action to improve your health.

Looking to improve your heart health with lifestyle changes such as 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.

Did you know that coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? Coronary artery disease is caused by fatty deposits of plaque that build up in your coronary arteries, the arteries that supply blood to your heart. When this happens, your heart muscle may not get enough blood. Coronary artery disease is serious because it can lead to heart attack. Whether or not you’ve had a heart attack, there are many things you can do to slow the disease and reduce your risk of future heart issues. Here’s a resource full of useful information on coronary artery disease risk, prevention, treatment, and more.
If you have more questions regarding your heart health, 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.

Blood pressure is the measure of how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. When blood pressure is too high, it can damage your blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. Although high blood pressure usually can’t be cured, there are two ways it can be controlled: daily medicines and lifestyle changes. For some people, lifestyle changes—like losing weight, being active, and limiting sodium and alcohol—might be enough to lower blood pressure. If these healthy habits aren’t enough to bring your blood pressure down or if you have other health issues, you may need to take medicines. Use this interactive guide to compare your options and decide which treatment is right for you.

If you have questions or think you may have high blood pressure, 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.

High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Diabetes. Smoking. Family history. All of these things increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Knowing your risk can help you and your doctor talk about whether you need to lower your risk. A heart-healthy lifestyle, statins, and blood pressure medicine are just some of the treatments you might consider to lower your risk and improve your heart health. When it comes to understanding how to care for your heart and making those important treatment decisions, we’ve got you covered with this helpful resource.

If you have more questions regarding your heart health, 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.

Good nutrition is important at any age, but it can be especially important for older adults. The right diet can keep your body strong and lower your risk for some diseases including heart disease. But decreased appetite, a tight budget, or cooking for one might keep you from planning meals or eating as often as you used to. Learn more about common nutrition problems older adults face and ideas to help you eat healthily.

If you have more questions regarding a heart-healthy diet, 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.

Statins are a kind of medicine that can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. People who smoke or have diabetes are at a greater risk of heart attack and stroke. Your sex, age, race, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels also play a part. Even if you’ve never had heart problems before, you might be prescribed statins. If you don’t want to take a pill every day, you may be able to lower your risk with a heart-healthy lifestyle. Learn more about the pros and cons of statins and decide what’s right for 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 and heart attack prevention methods.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heartbeat that causes poor blood flow and may lead to blood clots. Anticoagulant medicines—sometimes called blood thinners—make it harder for your blood to clot. This is good because it makes you less likely to have a stroke, but it also puts some people at risk of bleeding problems. So how do you know whether you should take this medicine? Check out our fact sheet to learn more about AF, the pros and cons of anticoagulants, and who should (or should not) take them.

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 prevention methods.