Asked & Answered Podcast
The Texas Heart Institute
The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care's general and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Alexander Postalian, answers patients' questions about cardiovascular health.
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Do I need open heart surgery after a heart catheterization?
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10/01/24 • 1 min
"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/
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I have high cholesterol and DO NOT want to take statin poison. A friend is getting the cholesterol shots – how can I get the same?
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09/03/24 • 3 min
"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
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I have severe aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid aortic valve, can I have the replacement through my groin?
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08/07/24 • 2 min
"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.
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My doctors checked my lipoprotein(a) and it was SKY HIGH. Am I doomed? What does this mean?
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07/10/24 • 1 min
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/
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Q&A with Drs. Alexander Postalian and Briana Costello
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05/10/24 • 43 min
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
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My Mom Is Scheduled to Have a Heart Catheterization, Should I Be Scared?
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05/10/24 • 2 min
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/
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My husband snores like a rhino on steroids, and sometimes stops breathing at night.
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05/10/24 • 2 min
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/
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My coronary calcium score was 232. Do I need to have a stent placed in my arteries?
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05/10/24 • 2 min
On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss coronary calcium scores and what they mean for cardiovascular health.
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/womens-heart-health/straight-talk-newsletter/do-i-need-a-coronary-calcium-score/Watch the video here.
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My blood pressure is all over the place – Do I need to be doing something differently?
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05/10/24 • 2 min
On this episode of Asked and Answered, Dr. Alexander Postalian will discuss monitoring blood pressure levels and when patients should be concerned.
Read More: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/ or https://www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/Watch the video here.
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What is white coat hypertension and when should I worry?
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11/01/24 • 1 min
"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/
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How many episodes does Asked & Answered Podcast have?
Asked & Answered Podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Asked & Answered Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Medicine, Podcasts and Diabetes.
What is the most popular episode on Asked & Answered Podcast?
The episode title 'What is white coat hypertension and when should I worry?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Asked & Answered Podcast?
The average episode length on Asked & Answered Podcast is 4 minutes.
How often are episodes of Asked & Answered Podcast released?
Episodes of Asked & Answered Podcast are typically released every 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Asked & Answered Podcast?
The first episode of Asked & Answered Podcast was released on May 9, 2024.
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