Asked & Answered Podcast

Asked & Answered Podcast

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Asked & Answered Podcast episodes

  • 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?

    "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-medicines/

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    4 min
  • I feel my heart “jumping” inside my chest every now and then. Whenever I get an ECG, I am told it is normal. Do I need to worry?

    "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/

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    2 min
  • I have severe aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid aortic valve, can I have the replacement through my groin?

    "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/

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    3 min
  • My doctors checked my lipoprotein(a) and it was SKY HIGH. Am I doomed? What does this mean?

    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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    2 min
  • Asked and Answered with General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Alexander Postalian

    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

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    18 min
  • If I’m Overweight at What Age Should I Start Being Concerned About Heart Disease?

    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/

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    3 min
  • Elaborating on the Connection between Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

    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/

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    3 min
  • Which is better for Cardiovascular Health, the Keto or the Mediterranean Diet?

    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/

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    3 min
  • Q&A with Drs. Alexander Postalian and Briana Costello

    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/heart-health/heart-information-center/ 


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    44 min

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The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care's general and interventional cardiologist, Dr. Alexander Postalian, answers patients' questions about cardiovascular…