Memorial Hermann is continuing to comply with the State’s guidance for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. This is the method that prioritizes vaccination in its Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and now Phase 1C for vaccine distribution. […]
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3/15/2021 - Videos
Meet Dr. Khaled Khalaf
Dr. Khaled Khalaf, a cardiologist at Vital Heart & Vein, has devoted his life to patients who need medical care for heart-related conditions. Listen to Dr. Khaled Khalaf as he talks about his background and how he provides quality care for patients with heart conditions through the use of advanced technology.
Read More2/1/2021 - Blog, Cholesterol, Heart Disease
Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?
Cholesterol is a concept that most of us are familiar with, and it’s vital that we keep track of cholesterol levels through our annual physical exams. Both our “good cholesterol” and “bad cholesterol” levels are […]
Read More12/18/2020 - Blog, Heart Disease
How to Diagnose Heart Arrhythmia
Before discussing how to diagnose heart arrhythmia, it’s important to define the term. Arrhythmia (or dysrhythmia) is a term used to describe abnormal or irregular heartbeats, and are characterized by heartbeats that are too slow, […]
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Understanding Lower Extremity Revascularization with Dr. Codreanu
Dr. Codreanu, a vascular and endovascular surgeon at Vital Heart & Vein, provides additional insight into our vascular services and the benefits of lower extremity revascularization.
Read More12/1/2020 - Blog, Heart Disease
The Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Anyone who values their health should understand the importance of diagnostic testing. No matter how old you are, what your health looks like overall, or how active you are, everyone needs to pay attention to […]
Read More10/29/2020 - Blog, Nutrition
Understanding Your Recommended Daily Nutrient Intake
A balanced diet provides your body with the fuel it needs to carry out essential functions. But what exactly does it mean to eat a balanced diet? And how are you supposed to know if […]
Read More10/20/2020 - Videos
Understanding PET Scans with Dr. Sdringola-Maranga
With over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology Dr. Stefano Sdringola-Maranga is an expert on cardiac PET scans. This scans are most accurate non-invasive technology for visualizing blood flow in heart muscle supplied by coronary arteries. Listen to Dr. Stefano Sdringola-Maranga discuss this advanced technology used at Vital Heart & Vein.
Read More10/15/2020 - Blog, Diagnostic Testing
PET Scan of the Heart
PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography and is currently the most accurate non-invasive technology for visualizing blood flow in the heart muscle
Read More9/22/2020 - Videos
Meet Dr. Michael Daniel
Help us welcome Dr. Michael Daniel to the Vital Heart & Vein team! Dr. Daniel specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Learn first-hand about his background, specialties, and the treatments he will provide at Vital Heart & Vein.
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