Interventional Cardiovascular Consultants

12/11/2019

Just a gentle remind this holiday season

Heart attack symptoms can often feel like holiday stress.

This season, know the signs of a heart attack and seek immediate treatment by calling 911 when they're present.

1. uncomfortable pain, pressure, squeezing or fullness in the center of your chest.

2. breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness

3.jaw, neck or back pain or discomfort

4. pain or discomfort in one or both arms

5. Shortness of breath

11/26/2019

Americans love their Thanksgiving dinners.

After a big feast, however, their hearts may feel a little differently.

The traditional turkey-day feast, filled with fatty, high-cholesterol, high-fat, and starchy foods like drumsticks, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing, is generally anything but heart-healthy.

But a little careful planning and portion management can allow you to enjoy your holiday meal without damaging your cardiovascular health in the process.

We have a month and a half of holidays, so the effects of overeating can really add up. Try to limit yourself to one serving. If you take a break after you eat a plateful, you likely will be full and not want seconds. You will sleep better and feel better the next day. Also, limit alcohol to one drink to prevent heart rhythm problems and overeating.

It's possible - in fact, even likely - for the average person to rack up 2,000 calories in a single Thanksgiving sitting. For those of you scoring at home, that's the recommended number of calories for most adults for an entire day.

Here's a breakdown of turkey day's goodies:

Not surprisingly, vegetables are the heart-healthiest part of the big Thanksgiving meal. Items like green beans, carrots, squash, and sweet potatoes balance their calories with plenty of heart-helpful vitamins and minerals.

The worst part for your heart? It's the gravy. Typically made from the high-fat, high-calorie greasy drippings of the cooked bird, gravy is very high in saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol. It's been shown that a single high-fat meal can damage your arteries. But again, portion size is the key.

If the cranberry relish is homemade, using real cranberries, it can be heart-healthy. If it's out of a can, it's likely to be very high in simple sugars which can worsen diabetes and raise triglycerides (fats) in the blood.

If you're nibbling on dark meat or, far worse, the turkey skin, you're ingesting even higher levels of saturated fat and cholesterol. Try not to do that, or just take a taste and stop.
Of course, adjusting your Thanksgiving recipes can make a big difference in their relative heart-healthiness.

With that being said, Enjoy your meal just choose smart options.

Happy holidays,

From the staff here at ICC

11/21/2019

Welcome to our practice.
Here at ICC we have a long history of providing comprehensive care to all of our patients. The experienced doctors here formulate a treatment plan that is tailored to each and every individuals conditions and needs. We specialist in consultative care for medical issues such as heart disease, vascular disease, as well as a variety of other conditions and diseases.
In order to ensure that a patient is receiving the best care possible, we maintain contact with the primary care physician and any other specialists necessary.
If you or someone you love is searching for a cardiologist we would love to Welcome you as a new patient.
Please contact us today @ 281-484-0900 to set up an appointment or with any questions you may have about the services we offer.

10/28/2019

Is it time for a checkup? We currently have openings for new patients, we work with most insurance companies and accept self referrals. We offer flat rates for uninsured patients. Our location is conveniently nestled between beltway 8 and Interstate 45. Give us a call today, We would love to meet you, Give us a call at 281-484-0900
- ICC staff

10/14/2019

Treating the heart requires more than expertise in cardiology. It takes commitment to be the best, to pioneer new treatments, discover new procedures, and develop new technologies.

Your ICC physicians combine all of these and more in a welcoming, family atmosphere to provide high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered care.

The physicians and staff at ICC are proud of their reputations and commitment to excellence. Let us show you what’s really possible … for you and your heart.

Give us a call today , We would love to meet you.

281-484-0900

10/01/2019

Leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens are well-known for their wealth of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

In particular, they’re a great source of vitamin K, which helps protect your arteries and promote proper blood clotting.

They’re also high in dietary nitrates, which have been shown to reduce blood pressure, decrease arterial stiffness and improve the function of cells lining the blood vessels.

Some studies have also found a link between increasing your intake of leafy green vegetables and a lower risk of heart disease.

One analysis of eight studies found that increasing leafy green vegetable intake was associated with up to a 16% lower incidence of heart disease.

Another study in 29,689 women showed that a high intake of leafy green vegetables was linked to a significantly lower risk of coronary heart disease.

The Bottom Line:

As new evidence emerges, the link between diet and heart disease grows stronger.

What you put on your plate can influence just about every aspect of heart health, from blood pressure and inflammation to cholesterol levels and triglycerides.

Including these heart-healthy foods as part of a nutritious, well-balanced diet can help keep your heart in good shape and minimize your risk of heart disease.

source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

09/30/2019

Research has shown that smoking increases heart rate, tightens major arteries, and can cause an irregular heart rhythm, all of which make your heart work harder. Smoking also raises blood pressure, which increases the risk of stroke.

If you are a smoker it may be time to schedule an appointment to have your heart health evaluated.

We now have openings for new patients and we would love to meet you.

Give us a call @ 281-484-0900 and lets see how we can help you take control of your health

09/27/2019

According to many health experts as documented on WebMD, a good belly laugh can increase blood flow throughout your body by as much as 20 percent. Research shows that laughter not only reduces stress but also relaxes the blood vessel wall lining (endothelium) allowing blood flow to increase flow for up to 45 minutes. For those who have damage to the endothelium, it might be a good idea to schedule regular visits to your local comedy club or at least a few comedic date nights.

With that being said enjoy the weekend, and keep those hearts healthy !

09/25/2019

09/24/2019

Is it time for a checkup? We currently have openings for new patients, we work with most insurance companies and accept self referrals. We offer flat rates for uninsured patients. Our location is conveniently nestled between beltway 8 and Interstate 45. Give us a call today, We would love to meet you
- ICC staff

09/13/2019

Happy Friday Everyone !!! Here's another fun heart fact for you.

Did you know that Since the heart has its own electrical impulse, it is not regulated by the brain, but within the heart itself. Therefore, it can beat even when it’s separated from the body as long as it has an adequate oxygen supply

09/12/2019

Is it time for a checkup? We currently have openings for new patients, we work with most insurance companies and accept self referrals. We offer flat rates for uninsured patients. Our location is conveniently nestled between beltway 8 and Interstate 45. Give us a call today @ 281-484-0900, We would love to meet you
- ICC staff