| Call Us | 972-529-6939 |
|
Cardiac Center of Texas 
Our cardiologist, Dr. Akram Khan, in association with North Dallas Research Associates is looking for participants in a clinical trial for the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease. Read more about the study below…to be part of the study or for more information contact Irfan Ullah, Director of Clinical Research, at 972-562-2345. To view the PDF click here: Clinical Trial in McKinney, TX peripheral artery disease.
Come join the Cardiac Center of Texas as THE HEART HOSPITAL Baylor Plano celebrates the Grand Opening of the new “Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Care” (CACC) at Baylor Medical Center- McKinney. The hospital will host two grand opening events.
The first event takes place on January 24 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for physicians and other health care professionals. The second event is more for the general public and is scheduled for January 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In both instances, attendees can tour the 10,000+ square foot center, including the expansive imaging area, and meet the CACC’s physician leaders, nurses, technologists and administrative staff. Event attendees will also enjoy light refreshments and take home a small complimentary gift and heart health literature.
Located on the Baylor Medical Center at McKinney campus in Physician Office Building 1, Suite 4400, the CACC McKinney will offer services similar to its sister facility in Plano. Clinic services in McKinney will include evaluation and treatment plans for congestive heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and vascular/limb conditions. For more information visit TheHeartHospitalBaylor.com/CACCMcKinney
At the Cardiac Center of Texas, we like to help keep our local community informed about heart health. Help us reach our north Texas community and spread the message of heart health and stroke prevention! Get heart health tips, recipes, and enter to win health product giveaways by joining us on Facebook!
Varicose Veins (VV) or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a widespread and debilitating disease estimated to affect 10 to 15 million Americans, resulting in the loss of more than two million work-days annually.
There are two kind of management for Varicose Veins:
Most of the time medical management is practiced until the condition, as it is a progressive disease, reaches the point where the intervention is required.
Medical management includes keeping the leg elevated while sitting or lying down to reduce edema, wearing compression stockings, and watching salt intake, as it should be 2 gram or less per day. Higher salt intake will lead to swelling and fluid retention.
Surgical management of varicose veins includes Laser or Radio Frequency Ablation to cause closure of incompetent valves and veins. Spider veins are usually treated with sclerosing agents, a spider vein treatment technique known as sclerotherapy.
What are Compression Stockings?
Compression stockings are specialized long socks which are worn from the foot to the knee/thigh. These specially fitted hose are designed to reduce the pooling that occurs in spider and varicose veins. The stockings apply pressure in a gradient fashion- highest around the ankle with less pressure as they go up the leg. This helps milk the blood back up the leg towards the heart.
Compression stockings continue to be the mainstay in the management of varicose veins before and after intervention.
Uses of Compression Stockings
Compression stockings are recommended by a medical doctor to prevent new varicose veins from forming and keep existing venous disease under control.
Although wearing compression stockings won’t eliminate varicose veins, they can help alleviate symptoms caused by the diseased veins, such as aching, heaviness, and swelling as well as help prevent worsening of the incompetent veins leading to ulceration. Wearing compression stockings can also reduce the risk of developing blood clots from long plane or car rides and is recommended to avoid venous problems during pregnancy.
A compression stocking must not be worn in the case of circulation disorders in the leg arteries and in the case of heart complaints that are difficult to treat. Caution is also recommended in the case of sensory impairments due to diabetes and neuropathy.
Types of Compression Stockings
They come in various strengths and sizes and should be prescribed by your physician. They can range in price from $50-$125. Your doctor will either supply you with compression stockings or give you prescription to be used in a medical supply store. Over-the-counter stockings offer less compression than the prescription variety and may not be adequate.
Remember that there are a few brands that are used by the physicians. Any of these major brands are effective for their purpose. Please note that, like many other items, you pay more for a certain name brand.
The compression stockings we provide are affordable and provide adequate support. They come as latex free and cotton free variety which include moisture regulating benefits known as Clima fresh. There are seven sizes and two leg lengths available to ensure a custom-like fit in a ready-to-wear stocking. Diverse products offer an option for every patient to aid in their compliance.
Stockings come in a variety of strengths, styles and colors. With the variety offered with us, you’re likely to find a stocking that you’re comfortable wearing. We offer 30 days fit guarantee and a 6 month compression guarantee on stockings.
Please note that compression stockings should be strong but not very tight. If you have week hands or arthritis, getting these stockings on may be difficult. There are devices to make putting them on easier.
You are advised to contact your doctor for any further question or concerns.
Thanks for reading our blog! At the Cardiac Center of Texas, we are committed to helping inform our community about heart and vein health through our blog and through social media. Join us on Facebook and help us share the knowledge!
According to CDC latest report, there are more adults walking but less than half are getting the recommended exercise.
While more adults are reporting walking at least 10 minutes daily as part of a healthy lifestyle, fewer than half of all adults are getting the recommended weekly amount of physical activity, according to a recent Morbidity and Mortality weekly report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend ≥ 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity (e.g. brisk walking), or ≥ 75 minutes/week of vigorous-intensity (e.g. jogging), or an equivalent combination, in periods lasting at least 10 minutes each to gain substantial health benefits. Walking is the most commonly reported physical activity by U.S. adults.
CDC assessed that around 62 % of all American adults in 2010 have been walking at least one bout of 10 minutes or more in the last 1 week which is significantly higher prevalence than around 56% in 2005. However one third of U.S. adults report no aerobic physical activity and less than half adults gets the recommended aerobic activity in a week.
It is extremely important that education about Healthy life style is reached to every one. This is where we, Cardiac Center of Texas, are striving hard and strongly committed to reach the general population for better health of our community and nation.
We encourage people to be involved in active and regular exercise. Like physical activity, diet is vital to your cardiovascular health. We recommend the people to be aware of the nutritional values of their diet. We should all be on low calorie, low fat diet and need to increase vegetable and fruit serving and cut back on free sugar intake. We should be reducing everyday red meat intake and increase white meat and fish intake and only be using lean proteins.
“Doing regular exercises does not mean doing strenuous exercises or going over the top but best practice is to do moderate exercise and do it consistently, e.g. may even do brisk walking for at least 30 minutes at least 3 times a week or doing which ever activity which suits you or you love, e.g. dancing, yoga, cycling etc. The key is to love and enjoy what you are doing and continue to keep doing it. It will help as long as you don’t quit exercising and if you do quit for some reason, restart exercising as soon as you can. Do not think that it is too late or it is of no use as it has been a long time. Exercise always helps,” Dr. Khan states.
“It is important to perform regular exercise and not concentrate too much on losing weight. Even if you are not losing weight but doing your exercises, it will help towards your better health substantially,” Dr. Khan always says.
We at Cardiac Center of Texas recommend regular aerobic exercises not just for over all health but also to help reduce the risk of significant Coronary Artery Disease (Heart Disease) in the future.
*Photo credit http://www.naama-ym.com/
At the Cardiac Center of Texas we regularly hold “group health appointments” led by a
licensed dietitian. We offer this unique service to our patients because we know all too well the impact diet and lifestyle can have on their cardiovascular health. There is a lot of information out there and we want to make sure patients understand how to incorporate heart healthy nutrition and lifestyle modifications into their daily life for improved heart health.
We took notes from our most recent class to share with you:
Today’s topic of discussion was the common habits of grocery shopping and list of common grocery items.We also discussed the methods by which the shop owners place the produce and items so as to sell us what we don’t need. To trick us and entice us to buy most of the things we see.
We can prevent catastrophic disease by eating right and exercising regularly.
We discussed the importance of doing regular daily exercise and not focusing on weight loss as the ultimate outcome. Doing regular exercise help prevent heart disease even if the patient is not losing weight. Exercise helps even if the patient is not realizing it. The problem arises when people tend to see weight loss as the healthy outcome of exercise. This is not true. Regular daily exercise helps irrespective of weight loss.
We recommended daily exercise that will reduce his risk of significant CAD in future.
We have discussed significance of healthy diet including lean proteins, vegetables and fluids and avoid extensive use of carbs and unsaturated fats.
Fava beans have the most potent anti oxidant and anti cancer properties.
Dr. Oz also had a whole program on Fava beans.
Discussed how we can modify and change the “To Go Food” recipe so that we can have a healthy snack. We recommended going online to the respective restaurant website and study the menu to make a healthy snack. For example, going to chipotle, subway, etc.
We discussed different food, snack food and fast food options. Dietary therapy including AHA diet emphasized to patient. Patient instructed to avoid saturated fat and high cholesterol diet.
We also discussed how the preservatives in the meat are one of the main culprits for developing heart disease and colon cancer.There are certain food chains which are using farm raised meat. There are one or two fast food chains, including Chipotle which are using non processed meat. Few other chains are considering adopting the practice.
We provided the patients with list of local grocery stores and the names of healthy food options. Different food options discussed and all questions were answered.
If this sounds like information you would benefit from, call us and ask us about our “group health appointments” 972-529-6939.
Attention McKinney Residents! Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, June 30th? Why not join us at the Baylor McKinney Open House Celebration? We look forward to helping celebrate the grand opening of Baylor’s newest hospital serving our growing community. Lots of fun things to do and see and beat the heat! Bring the whole family!
Get a sneak peek of of the new Baylor McKinney facility opening July 6. At the event, take advantage of FREE:
• Behind-the-scenes tour
• 5K community fun run
• Family-friendly events with Kid Zone
• Interactive wellness activities
• Good-for-you recipes and samples
• Farmers market
• Exercise demonstrations
• Door prizes
For a virtual tour or for more information go to www.BaylorHealth.com/McKinney or call 1.800.4BAYLOR
We look forward to seeing our McKinney neighbors!
Vascular Diseases like abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), peripheral artery disease (PAD), stroke, venous insufficiency, and blood clots affect millions of Americans. Yet many people have never heard of them. Raising awareness of these conditions will help save lives. Below are some important statistics to know from the Vascular Disease Foundation:
Each year, physicians diagnose approximately 200,000 people in the United States with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Of those 200,000, nearly 15,000 may have an AAA threatening enough to cause death from its rupture if not treated.
Stroke is the number four cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States.
The many forms of vein pain…
Varicose veins are often perceived as mostly a cosmetic condition, but in fact veins that become varicose can very often be accompanied with significant pain and discomfort.
Pain from varicose veins can be mild to extremely painful depending on how severe the condition has become. It is important to know that while rare, varicose veins do pose a potential risk of serious complications. If left untreated varicose veins can lead to blood clots, rashes, and leg wounds.
Common Types of Vein Pain
At our Texas vein center- the most common types of varicose veins pain complaints we hear include:
Some of the easiest and most immediate ways to alleviate varicose vein pain include elevating the legs when sitting or lying down, massaging the affected area, wearing compression hose, or taking a warm bath. Taking over the counter anti-inflammatories can also help reduce varicose vein pain. (Be sure to check with your doctor first)
Varicose Veins Pain –Treatments to Eliminate Vein Pain
Today there are several ways to deal with varicose veins pain. New non-invasive techniques like the VNUS Closure procedure allow us to treat varicose veins at the source. The VNUS procedure or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) allows doctors to safely seal off the diseased veins by inserting a cathether into the vein, and heating it up causing the vein to close and the blood to re-route through healthy veins.
At the Vein Clinic of Texas, we offer free varicose vein screenings where we review your medical history, and examine your legs to determine if there are larger medical issues that might be causing the condition. In many cases, varicose vein treatment is covered by insurance because of the risk factors of not treating varicose veins.
Live in the Dallas area and have questions about varicose veins? Call the Vein Clinic of Texas today to schedule your free varicose vein screening! 214-544-6019
Summer Sanders is best known for her work as a sports commentator and reporter, TV show host, and retired Olympic gold medalist in swimming. Now Sanders is leading a campaign to raise awareness about varicose veins and other serious forms of vein disease. The American College of Phleblogy (ACP), Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum partnered with Sanders in the “Rethink Varicose Veins” campaign promoting awareness of varicose vein health risks.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a report summarizing findings from Agency supported research project on women`s health.
-Women are 52% more likely then men to experience a meaningful delay in emergency care.
-Aspirin therapy to prevent heart attack may have different benefits in men and women.
-There is association between heart disease and breast cancer drug like anthracyclines.
-Postmenopausal women with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk for CV events.
-Female stroke patients are less likely than men to receive preventive care for subsequent strokes.
