Is Atrial Fibrillation a Life-Threatening Condition?
Considering atrial fibrillation disrupts your heartbeat, you may be surprised to learn that the condition alone isn’t usually life-threatening. But atrial fibrillation causes potentially deadly complications like a stroke. If you have atrial fibrillation, your chances of suffering a stroke are five times higher compared to people who don’t have the arrhythmia. Our team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute has […]
The Important Link Between Sleep Loss and Heart Disease
At least one-third of adults don’t get the sleep they need to stay energized and healthy. Though they’re all familiar with sleep-loss symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, most don’t realize that too little sleep increases their risk for heart disease. If you don’t get enough sleep and you’re worried about its long-term effect on […]
Five Foods That Promote Positive Heart Health
A heart-healthy diet isn’t a short-term plan with limited food options. It’s an eating plan you can follow throughout your lifetime because it includes a wide variety of satisfying, healthy foods. Most importantly, this type of diet prevents heart disease and is an essential part of your treatment plan should cardiovascular problems develop. So, what […]
What Can You Learn From an Echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram is a simple and painless procedure, yet it’s one of the most valuable and essential tests for identifying problems with your heart. At Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute, Dr. Laura Fernandes and Dr. Emmanuel Achu perform in-office echocardiograms, giving them the ability to rapidly diagnose the cause of your symptoms and begin the treatment you need to improve your health […]
Understanding Your Treatment Options for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in every 3-5 adults, making their heart beat irregularly and significantly increasing their risk of having a stroke. Our experienced cardiologists at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute prefer to help you prevent atrial fibrillation. But after the condition develops, they provide treatments tailored to meet your unique cardiovascular needs. About atrial fibrillation Atrial fibrillation develops when the […]
5 Habits That Raise Your Risk of Varicose Veins
There’s nothing you can do about some risk factors for varicose veins. Three unchangeable factors — being over 40, female, and having a family history of varicose veins — significantly raise your risk. But varicose veins aren’t inevitable. You can still prevent these twisted, bulging veins by learning about and changing the lifestyle habits that contribute […]
How To Manage Your Mental Health After a Heart Attack
After surviving a heart attack, most people feel gratitude that they survived. But heart attacks take a major toll on your mental health. As much as you want to hold on to a positive outlook, it’s common to struggle with psychological issues like depression. Our team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute has the privilege of supporting patients […]
Five Foods That Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
The foods you eat directly affect your blood pressure. Some foods can help lower it; others cause high blood pressure (hypertension). Your diet is so critical that it has the power to prevent and treat high blood pressure. In some cases, changing your diet can help you avoid medications. The team at Woodlands Heart and Vascular […]
Why Losing Belly Fat Is Good for Your Heart
Being overweight increases your risk for heart disease, but there’s more to worry about than your overall weight. Where you carry the weight makes a dramatic difference. People with excess belly fat have a much higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those who carry the weight in their hips and thighs or evenly […]
Tips for Recovering From a Heart Attack
Recovering from a heart attack does more than restore your health and help you return to the activities you enjoy. A successful recovery also goes a long way toward preventing another heart attack. That’s an important goal because one in five people will have a second heart attack within five years of their first one. The team at Woodlands Heart […]