Category: Stroke

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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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!

Know the Serious Side-Effects of a Stroke

Once the symptoms of a stroke appear, life-threatening problems can develop. That’s why it’s so important to seek medical helpman doing stroke rehab immediately. Things like increased pressure on the brain, blood pressure changes, and blood clots in the legs can all lead to further problems or even death. With this guide you’ll learn about the complications that may develop soon after stroke symptoms occur and how doctors may treat them to try to stop further damage.

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!

Stroke Symptoms

If you suspect that you, or someone you know, is having a stroke, call 911 or other emergency services right away! A stroke usuallyheart health and stroke prevention happens suddenly but its symptoms may occur over several hours. With this guide you’ll discover a simple way to remember the main symptoms of a stroke. You’ll learn the two basic causes of stokes: ischemic (caused by a blood clot) and hemorrhagic (caused by bleeding in the brain) and the specific symptoms associated with each one.

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!

BE FAST at identifying strokes

Anyone can have a stroke. Knowing the signs and calling emergency services right away makes recovery more likely—it can even savestroke signs a life. The simple way to remember the main signs of a stroke is: BE FAST. BE FAST stands for: balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, and time. Learn how to check for each of these signs and know when to call for help.

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, Interventional Cardiology 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 ICA:

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