Cardiovascular Consultants, LTD.

11/06/2012

Sodium helps your body maintain proper fluid balance. However, most people consume many times the amount of sodium needed, which contributes to elevated blood pressure. A low salt diet means less than 2000mg of sodium per day. One teaspoon of salt contains 2300 mg of sodium. Try experimenting with herbs and spices, avoiding store bought salad dressings, and avoiding processed meats to reduce your sodium intake.

10/30/2012

We're very pleased to have a new President and CEO at CVC: Dr. Aye Thandar Win. We look forward to continued success under her leadership!

10/22/2012

Check out this Heart Healthy article on azcentral.com.

Do your heart good: Eat right, So just what constitutes a heart-healthy diet? Think lots of vegetables and fruits. A plant-based diet is key to heart health, and the American Heart Association recommends nearly five cups a day.

10/18/2012

CVC is pleased to be hosting a Harvest Festival for the women and children of the Watkins Shelter this weekend. Our staff has been hard at work donating candy, making baked goods, and collecting toys and money to purchase pumpkins for the little ones. For more information on the shelter and how to get involved, check out their website: http://www.umom.org/watkins_emergency_shelter

Our Mission is to provide homeless families and individuals with safe shelter, housing, and supportive services to assist them in reaching their greatest potential.

10/11/2012

Here's a great picture of our nursing team with the results of their paper goods drive, benefiting the Chrysalis Center, a private non-profit healthcare agency that provides community support services to people who are struggling and live substantially below the poverty line. Great job!

09/21/2012

Here are some great healthy tips from CVC's Nutritionist, Sue!
- When serving your main meal, fill at least half of your plate with salad or vegetables.
- Restaurants often have extravagant portions so when eating out, put half of your meal in a to-go before starting your meal to cut down on your calorie intake.
- Don't confuse thirst for hunger. Be sure to drink sufficient amounts of water throughout the day.

09/10/2012

CVC is very pleased to welcome Dr. Mayur Bhakta to our practice! Dr. Bhakta is an interventional cardiologist who completed his residencies at the Mayo Clinic. We are excited to have him join our Dunlap Office!

08/29/2012

CVC would like to wish Dr. Judy Finney the best of luck, as today is her last day before retiring from clinical practice. Thank you Dr. Finney for all of your hard work and dedication to your patients!

08/10/2012

Adding nuts to your diet is beneficial!

Although nuts tend to be high in fat, it is the good kind of fats, which can actually lower insulin resistance, which means that it helps to lower your blood sugar. In addition, since they are high in fat, they help keep you full, and prevent hunger between meals, which in turn can help you avoid sugary snacks often consumed between meals. Choose walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamia nuts, brazil nuts. If you do not have any allergies to nuts, make them a regular part of your daily diet.

07/23/2012

A useful tip from CVC's nutrionist, Sue Ayersman: start your meal with a vegetable broth or warm tea. It will take the edge off your appetite and help you to eat a smaller, healthier amount during your meal.

07/18/2012

Test your knowledge of our CVC docs! Which of these physicians have been with our practice the longest?

a. Dr. Sease
b. Dr. Karnik
c. Dr. Sandridge

06/12/2012

Here is a tip from CVC's Nutritionist, Sue Ayersman: Adults need about 32 grams of fiber a day for good health, but the reality is that most people do not get enough. The average American consumes only about 10 to 15 grams a day. A product called psyllium is worth considering and can be consumed by taking Metamucil, available at any grocery or drug store. Although psyllium has long been used for constipation, several scientific studies have shown that consuming a low-fat diet and just 10.2 grams of psyllium daily can reduce the risk of heart disease by significantly lowering cholesterol levels.