Are Spider Veins a Health Risk?
By themselves, spider veins won’t usually pose any direct risk to your health. However, they can indicate other health problems that may need to be addressed. Below is some information about spider veins and how they affect your overall health. What are spider veins? Spider veins are dilated veins that can be seen under the […]
Life After a Heart Attack
Every year in the United States, more than 800,000 people have a heart attack, including about 200,000 people who’ve had a previous heart attack. Caring for yourself after a heart attack is especially important for reducing your risk of having a subsequent episode and for helping avoid other serious problems, as well. With offices in Allen, Frisco, Plano, […]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Shortness of Breath
You’ve undoubtedly felt winded after intense physical activity, but what does it mean when you can’t catch your breath walking across the room? Dr. Rishin Shah and our team at Prime Heart and Vascular help take the guesswork out of your health. Here’s everything you need to know about shortness of breath and the potentially serious conditions behind […]
Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But what do you do if […]
Different Kinds of Vein Problems
Vein problems are more common than artery problems. The most common place to have issues with your veins is in your legs, a problem that affects more than 27% of Americans. The condition tends to worsen as you get older and can become serious, even disabling. Vein problems more often occur in the legs because veins […]
Can You Ignore Chest Pain?
Chest pain can indicate simple medical problems like muscle strain from too much exercise or, heaven forbid, a heart attack. The American Heart Association says chest pain is a top 10 reason people go to emergency rooms. More than 7.5 million people sought emergency care for chest pains in 2016, a study shows. Some of those cases weren’t serious, […]
Tips for Exercising With Peripheral Artery Disease
Nothing can slow you down faster than peripheral artery disease. This condition can cause several uncomfortable symptoms in your legs, ranging from cramping, weakness, and pain to wounds that just don’t heal. With symptoms like these, taking a walk or heading to the gym is often the furthest thing from your mind. However, peripheral artery disease […]
The Link Between Stress and Hypertension
The stresses of modern life can make you tired, unhappy, and unfulfilled. But can they also be a contributor to heart disease? Hypertension, or high blood pressure, occurs when your blood is pumping at a high force through your arteries. Hypertension can damage your blood vessels and increase your risk of having a heart attack […]
How Viral Infections Affect Your Heart
Everyone knows viruses can cause respiratory illnesses like the common cold and the flu. But viruses can affect other areas of your body, as well, including your heart. Knowing the symptoms of a heart infection can help you get the care you need quickly, so you can reduce your risks of more serious problems, like […]
Two Common Risk Factors for Spider Veins and Varicose Veins
If you’ve developed varicose or spider veins in your legs, you’re not alone — 30%-60% of the adult population in the United States develop these types of veins. There are many factors that place you more at risk of developing visible veins, but two account for a large majority of cases — gender and age. At Prime Heart […]
