Asked & Answered Podcast

Symptoms of varicose veins often worsen by day's end, leading to pain, cramping, leg swelling, and visible veins. Read more varicose veins here: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/varicose-veins/ Read more about our specialties: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/ Submit your questions in the comment section to be featured in the next episod...

Dr. Jorge Miranda explains vascular surgery and addresses key questions about abdominal aortic aneurysms. He highlights the risks associated with the aorta, comparing its dilation to a balloon that can burst. Treatment options include minimally invasive stent grafts and open surgeries for aneurysm replacement.  Read more about our aneurysms: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/aneury...

Dr. Jorge Miranda explains the carotid artery's importance in supplying blood to the brain and its link to stroke risk. She discusses various treatment options for carotid artery problems, including open surgery to remove plaque, stenting to widen the artery, and a hybrid procedure that combines both methods. Read more about carotid artery disease: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/hear...

Peripheral arterial disease causes blockages in leg blood vessels, resulting in pain and non-healing wounds.  Read more about peripheral artery disease here: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/peripheral-vascular-disease/ Read more about our specialties: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/   Submit your questions in the comment section to be feat...

Vascular surgeons specialize in treating blood vessels outside the heart. They work closely with cardiologists to provide minimally invasive treatment options. Read more about cardiovascular surgery here:   https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/what-is-a-cardiovascular-surgeon/   Read more about our specialties: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/ S...

"4 years of college, 4 years of med school, 3 years of internal medicine, 3 years of cardiology, 1-2 years of subspecialty training. Yes, you can do it." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/education-professionals/ Submit your questions in the comment section to be featured in the next episode of Asked and Answered. Wat...

"What matters most is your average blood pressure, not occasional (small peaks). However, sometimes medication is needed if you are deemed to be at high risk of intermittent elevation." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/management-of-high-blood-pressure/ Watch the video here. Submit your questio...

"The most likely cause is a degree of “dysautonomia” – most of the time this is benign. Sometimes, we can use medications to help out during flare-up periods." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read more about our specialties: h https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/ Submit your questions in the comment section to be featured in the next episo...

"Some patients only need stents, some absolutely can only get bypass surgery, and there is a large gray area – talk to your doctor (or multiple doctors if needed)." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/cardiac-catheterization/ Watch the video here. Submit your questions in the comment section to be...

"Mitral valve prolapse has varying severity, and different thresholds to call it such depending on the reader. The likelihood is that your valve is (mostly) normal." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-valve-disease/ Submit your questions in the comment section to be featured in the next epi...

"Statins are beneficial and harmless to most patients. In patients that cannot take them, or if the numbers are bad despite being on them, many alternatives exist – including multiple types of injections." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/statins-cholesterol-lowering-medic...

"The most common reason for this is your heart “skipping beats”, which is benign. However, dangerous arrhythmias can be ruled by performing rhythm monitoring with a patch." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-rhythm-disorders-arrhythmia/ Watch the video here. Submit your questions in the com...

"While we are very good at doing aortic valve replacements through the groin, this is still not the current strategy for patients under the age of 60. Maybe in the future." - Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist Read More: texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/heart-valve-disease/ Watch the video here. Submit your questions in the comment section to be feature...

Dr. Alexander Postalian explains what Lipoprotein A is, why it's important, and what it means for your heart health. He also discusses the future of treatments for Lipoprotein A and what you can do to stay healthy in the meantime. Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/total-cholesterol/ Watch the full video here. Submit your questions to be feature...

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian answers a question from a patient, regarding their calcium score and whether or not 732 is considered too "high". Read More: https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/calcium-score-test/ Watch the full video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered , general and interventional cardiologist Dr. Alexander Postalian answers some of the most common questions that he gets from patients regarding cardiovascular health. The questions in this podcast are related to the following topics: Assessing chest pain and discomfort Medical procedure Medications   Read more about our specialties: texasheartmedical.org/edu...

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Briana Costello to discuss Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) and how it relates to cardiovascular disease.      For more information about how to be “Heart Smart”, visit texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Briana Costello to discuss when patients should start to be concerned about heart disease if they are overweight.      For more information about how to be “Heart Smart”, visit texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texashe...

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss the differences between a quadruple bypass surgery and a receiving a stent. Read More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/coronary-artery-disease-cad/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss how each case is different and some patients require different treatment then others. Read More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/aortic-disease-and-marfan/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss obstructive sleep apnea and how it affects cardiovascular health. Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will describe a heart catheterization and the risks that are associated with the procedure. Read More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/cardiac-catheterization/ Watch the full video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org

On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss the confusion that is associated with what is considered a healthy diet. Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/nutrition/ or https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/healthy-heart-guide/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart T...

On this epsiode of Asked and Answered,  Dr. Alexander Postalian sits down with Dr. Briana Costello to answer questions given to them live from patients. Some of the topics that they discuss include: Their thoughts of the role of statins to treat cardiovascular issues. Managing Muscle Aches Alternative Medications to Statins For more information about how to be “Heart Smart”, visit texasheart.org/h...

On this episode of Asked and Answered,  Dr. Stephanie Coulter  sits down with  Dr. Briana Costello  to discuss the Keto vs. Mediterranean debate in regards to cardiovascular health. For more information about how to be “Heart Smart”, visit texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/ Watch the video here. Watch On Demand Videos on Texas Heart TV Visit Our Website: texasheart.org