The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care

01/06/2025

12/19/2024

En este episodio de Al Grano, la Doctora Karla Bekardi analiza cómo el peso puede provocar un aumento de los niveles de colesterol total, presión arterial alta, un mayor riesgo de enfermedad de las arterias coronarias y diabetes mellitus tipo2. La obesidad es una condición que se puede prevenir para disminuir las probabilidades de desarrollar enfermedad del corazón (ej. Hipertension arterial), colesterol alto y diabetes (azúcar aumentado en la sangre).

Para obtener más información: https://es.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/obesidad-y-sobrepeso/

12/03/2024

🫀 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Dr. Emerson C. Perin, our Medical Director, led the DREAM-HF trial, which demonstrated the life-saving potential of Revascor® cell therapy.

Published in the European Society of Cardiology's Journal of Heart Failure, the study reveals how a single injection significantly improves survival and reduces major cardiovascular events in patients with ischemic heart failure and inflammation.

Read more: https://www.texasheart.org/dr-perin-leads-dream-hf-trial-demonstrating-the-life-saving-potential-of-cell-therapy/

11/25/2024

En este episodio de Al Grano, la Doctora Karla Bekardi explica la diabetes o "nivel alto de azúcar en sangre", como una afección en la que el cuerpo no puede utilizar adecuadamente la energía de los alimentos que ingiere después de que se absorben en el torrente sanguíneo.

La diabetes es una condición que se puede controlar y mejorar con manejo médico.

Prevenirla o tratarla es clave para disminuir el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas entre otras condiciones.

Es importante tener en cuenta que dos tercios de las personas que padecen diabetes tipo2 mueren consecuencia de algún tipo de enfermedad cardíaca o de los vasos sanguíneos.

Mira el vídeo completo y aprende más: https://tv.texasheart.org/al-grano/videos/al-grano-con-la-dra-karla-bekardi-diabetes-mellitus-tipo-2

11/21/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Baylor College of Medicine and The Texas Heart Institute have signed an agreement to form a premier cardiovascular health and research center, uniting two of the nation's most distinguished programs in cardiovascular medicine.

This strategic partnership will revolutionize patient care, accelerate groundbreaking research, and elevate medical education.

Read the announcement: https://www.texasheart.org/the-texas-heart-institute-and-baylor-college-of-medicine-announce-strategic-integration-to-establish-a-premier-cardiovascular-center/

11/20/2024

Do you often feel dizzy or lightheaded, especially in hot weather or after standing for long periods? 🤔

These episodes might be linked to vasovagal syncope or related conditions like POTS, which can affect your blood pressure and heart rate.

11/14/2024

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞

We are thrilled to have Dr. Jorge Miranda join The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care, leading our newly announced Limb Preservation Clinic.

“I look forward to working with a talented team of specialists to ensure that patients at risk of losing limbs receive the best possible care and have access to the most advanced technologies available” – Dr. Miranda.

Read more: https://www.texasheart.org/the-texas-heart-institute-welcomes-dr-jorge-a-miranda-to-lead-the-limb-preservation-clinic-at-the-texas-heart-institute-center-for-cardiovascular-care/

11/13/2024

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a slow heart rate? 🤔

Watch this video to learn more about the benefits of a pacemaker and how it can improve your quality of life: https://tv.texasheart.org/cardiac-electrophysiology/videos/pacemakers-how-they-work-and-why-they-re-needed-dr-mitch-tan-explains

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served in our armed forces. Your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to service exemplify the highest ideals of courage and honor, and we are deeply appreciative of all you have given in support of our country. THANK YOU.

11/06/2024

When it comes to heart care, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

🫀 Dr. Alexander Postalian explains how choosing between stents and bypass surgery depends on individual factors like vessel anatomy, calcium levels, and overall heart health.

Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/cardiac-catheterization/

10/30/2024

Heart health starts here at The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care!

We're expanding our outpatient practice with specialized clinics that cater to a variety of cardiovascular conditions including:

• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
• Heart Failure
• Vascular Disease
And many more!

“Our goal is to help patients lead healthier lives by preventing and treating cardiovascular disease in all its forms,” says Dr. Eduardo Hernandez, President of THI’s Center for Cardiovascular Care.

Read about the new clinics: https://www.texasheart.org/the-texas-heart-institute-expands-outpatient-practice-with-sub-specialty-clinics-to-provide-comprehensive-cardiovascular-care/

10/25/2024

Our team is rocking pink to raise awareness about the connection between heart disease and breast cancer.

A heart-healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of both diseases.

Here's what you can do:
🥦 Eat a balanced diet
🏃 Exercise regularly
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
🚫 Limit alcohol consumption

The Texas Heart Institute

10/24/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nikolaos A. Diakos of The Texas Heart Institute has been awarded a Roderick D. MacDonald Research Fund grant to support groundbreaking research on cardiogenic shock (CS) and cardiac recovery. Dr. Diakos’ study, titled "Cardiogenic Shock Phenotyping for the Deve...

10/22/2024

Is your blood pressure higher at the doctor's office?
Dr. Alexander Postalian from The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care explains why this is common and what it means for your heart health.



Learn how to manage blood pressure: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/management-of-high-blood-pressure/

10/18/2024

The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care highlights , a crucial reminder to prioritize heart health during midlife.

Cardiovascular risks increase after menopause, making it more important than ever to seek treatment and make lifestyle changes.

🩺 As Dr. Stephanie Coulter emphasized on KPRC2 / Click2Houston News with health reporter KPRC2 Haley Hernandez, “You have to know what your cardiovascular risks are and you have to address them head-on. If it’s insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, those risks need to be aggressively modified and treated.”

To learn more about menopause from Dr. Coulter, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPZkGxJiNO0

Dr. Coulter discusses hormone replacement therapy: https://tv.texasheart.org/videos/beyond-hot-flashes-the-impact-of-menopause-on-women-s-health

10/10/2024

🫀Houston Area Women Examined for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

A new analysis of cardiometabolic risk factors in women in the Houston region, based on data from the Houston HeartReach health screening registry, showed various cardiometabolic risk factor profiles, mirroring the diversity of the region.

This study, published in The Texas Heart Institute Journal, by Student Scholar Arjun Raghuram, Fellow Dr. Matthew Segar, and Faculty Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Joseph G. Rogers, M.D., emphasizes the power of nontraditional risk factors like socioeconomic status in understanding cardiovascular health risks—offering a more inclusive approach to heart disease prevention.

Read the findings: https://www.texasheart.org/new-insights-into-heart-disease-risk-for-houston-area-women/

10/08/2024

Have high cholesterol but can't tolerate statins? You’re not alone.

Statins have proven benefits in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but as Dr. Alexander Postalian explains, there are alternatives.

Learn how you can better manage high cholesterol: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/management-of-high-cholesterol/

10/07/2024

Intermittent fasting can improve your blood sugar and help you lose fat.

Esteemed heart failure cardiologist, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, weighs in on new research showing the benefits of time-restricted eating for people with metabolic syndrome.

“Lifestyle modification has always been and should remain the cornerstone of disease prevention,” Dr. Rogers affirms.

Read the study:

Adults who engaged in intermittent fasting along with standard nutritional counseling gained better control of their blood sugar and lost more fat than those who only underwent counseling, a new study indicates.