Sleep Loss and Heart Disease: Understanding the Link
Every year in the United States, about 700,000 people die from heart disease, the leading cause of death for both women and men. In fact, cardiovascular diseases affect about half of all American adults, increasing their risks of death and disability. Those numbers are alarming, but what’s also surprising is that many of the factors that contribute to heart […]
How Does Menstruation Affect Varicose Veins?
Women are twice as likely to have varicose veins compared to men, and what’s more, many women find their symptoms worsen at certain points of their menstrual cycle — specifically, when they have their periods. Fortunately, treatment can help. With offices in Allen, Frisco, and Plano, Texas, Rishin Shah, MD, and Kiran Kumar Mangalpally, MD, and the team at Prime Heart and […]
Leg Pain and Vein Disease: Understanding the Link
According to the CDC, more than a third of American adults have leg pain, perhaps partly because so many factors can cause or contribute to it. In fact, many people who have leg pain tend to assume it’s because of overexertion or just “getting older.” But chronic or recurrent leg pain can be a sign […]
5 Encouraging Facts About Your PAD Diagnosis
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects about a fifth of Americans over age 50, leaving them at risk for heart attack and stroke. PAD happens when your arteries are clogged by sticky plaques, preventing normal blood flow to your limbs and increasing your risk of dangerous blood clots. PAD is a serious condition, and it’s normal to feel […]
4 Ways to Minimize Your Spider Veins
Spider veins affect millions of men and women, and they become a lot more common with age. Though many people think of spider veins as an aesthetic issue, they’re also a sign of a problem with your overall circulatory system, occurring when tiny veins are damaged and unable to circulate blood the way they should. At Prime […]
How Does COVID-19 Affect the Heart?
Most people think about COVID-19 as a respiratory disease, but the fact is, it can take a big toll on your heart health, too — even if you don’t have existing heart disease and even if your COVID-19 infection was mild. Understanding the relationship between COVID-19 infection and your heart health is important for recognizing symptoms that need […]
5 Reasons to See a Specialist About Your Veins
We owe so much to our vascular system because it keeps all our organs supplied with oxygen and nutrients, while feeding our muscles, bones, and skin. Your vascular system sends blood everywhere it’s needed, and you have energy and stamina because of it. Your veins are an important part of the system, but they’re as […]
The Link Between Sleep Quality and Heart Health
You don’t have to think long to remember how great it feels to have a good night’s sleep, but most people have to think about the last time that they were able to get a full eight hours, or even seven hours. According to The Sleep Foundation, roughly 35% of people in the US reported getting fewer […]
5 Common Signs of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Our circulatory system works not only to pump blood out from the heart, but also to the heart. As blood circulates through your system, oxygen and other nutrients are carried throughout the body to keep you going. Without the parts that keep your blood flowing up to the heart, you could face several problems that […]
How Improved Sleep Can Benefit Your Heart
Up to 70 million adults are living with a sleep issue — a disorder, a regular late shift, or health problems that affect sleep. As a result, at least this many people don’t receive the amount of sleep as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not getting enough sleep isn’t just bad for […]
