Cardiologists of Lubbock

02/06/2023

FEBUARY IS HEART AWARENESS MONTH: HOW IS YOUR HEART?

Questions to Ask My Doctor
Measuring Blood Pressure
• How often should I measure my blood pressure?
• How can I measure my blood pressure outside the doctor’s office?
• What do I need to know about correctly measuring my blood pressure?
Lifestyle and Habits
• What foods or drinks should I have or avoid to help me keep a healthy
blood pressure?
• What types of physical activity are right for me to do on a regular basis?
Blood Pressure Medicines
• If I need to start taking blood pressure medicine, what type is best for me?
• I am currently taking blood pressure medicine. Do I need to adjust my dose or
try a new type? How is my progress?
• What are the possible side effects of my current or new medicines?
• How often should I refill my medicine?
• What time of day should I take my blood pressure medicine?
• Should I take it with or without food?
• What should I do if I forget to take my blood pressure medicine?

12/12/2022

❤️ Guard your heart health during this busy pressure filled holiday season! Unfortunately this time of the year we might be so busy that we are missing the signs our body is giving us: December is a time for hosting relatives, going to holiday parties and possibly overindulging in food and drink. Mix in year-end work deadlines and other pressures, and it can be a recipe for stress and health problems. Scientific research finds an uptick in cardiac events during the winter holiday season. A study published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, reported that more cardiac deaths occur on December 25 than on any other day of the year; the second largest number of cardiac deaths occurs on December 26, and the third largest number occurs on January 1. LET CARDIOLOGIST OF LUBBOCK keep you SAFE and HEALTHY

12/12/2022

We are making the most of the Season at Cardiologist of Lubbock

04/26/2022

Year-Round Sports (Outdoors or Indoors)

Best age friendly sports for older adults, seniors clubs, seniors programs, older adult fitness, fitness for the elderly, seniors services, seniors activities, senior citizens fitness, seniors fitness, 50+

WALKING – Going for a walk or a hike gets you out of the house, and your speed doesn’t matter; use Nordic Walking poles if you want to get more of a workout from your walk. Check out local conservations areas & parks; or if the weather is bad, become a solo mall-walker or join a group.

SWIMING – Indoor community pools usually offer the opportunity to swim lengths, in addition to aquafit classes, which are particularly kind to aging joints and bones. Some even offer warm/hot pool exercise activities.

YOGA and Wii Bowling are fun activities that offer low impact fitness and relaxation for individuals or groups. Many libraries and seniors centers offer these types of seniors programs

DANCING – There are plenty of dance lessons on offer, and it’s a great way to have fun and get fit. Zumba Gold is a dance class designed specifically with older adults in mind.

TENNIS- or badminton – Indoor and outdoor courts offer year-round “ladders” you can join to play these fun request sports; most offer “senior” leagues. For an equally fun time – ping pong or table tennis!

POOL AND BILLARDS – Indoor year-round fun that you can enjoy at home if you’ve got the room, or at a pool hall. Some may say it’s not a sport, but moving around the table, bending and reaching, is more exercise than clicking a remote control.

PICKLEBALL – A net and ball game similar to tennis, but played at a slower place on a smaller court. You can play singles or doubles where offered at your local recreation center, and it’s

04/26/2022

The RISK FACTORS for silent heart attacks are the same as those for a heart attack with symptoms. The most common include:

Age (for men, 45 and older; for women, 55 and older)
Diabetes
Excess weight
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Lack of exercise
Prior heart attack
To***co use
A family history of heart disease

Silent heart attacks, where the patient has no symptoms or does not recognize them, can still cause major health issues. Here's what to watch for.

04/14/2022

Spring is here! Time to get out and enjoy the mild weather. It is a great time to start walking and get that HEART pumping.

02/22/2022

For the last full week of American Heart Month, the focus is on giving back. Studies have shown that giving back can boost your overall life satisfaction and have long-lasting physical and psychological benefits. There are 4 health benefits to giving to others:
•Lower blood pressure
•Lower stress levels
•Less anxiety and depression
•Increased self-esteem

Giving also has social benefits:
•Happiness. The act of giving releases good feeling chemicals such as endorphins, giving a sense of euphoria, and oxytocin, which promotes tranquility and inner peace.
•Social connection. When you are generous, it is often continued down the line to someone else or returned to you. “Pay It Forward” is a real thing and can strengthen our ties to one another.
•Inspiration. Giving is contagious and often inspires other to do the same.

02/22/2022

https://cardiologistsoflubbock.com/

Cardiologists of Lubbock consists of a highly-trained team of heart specialists. We handle everything from screening and diagnostics to heart maintenance.

02/22/2022

Did you know that our Providers see Patients at remote clinics as well?
We see patients in Muleshoe , Snyder and Brownfield.

02/02/2022

Meet Cardiologist of Lubbock’s TAVR TEAM. We will walk you through the process step by step, and find out if a TAVR might be right for you. Let us improve your quality of life. Call our Office at 806-788-0040 to see if this procedure might be right for you.