High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart attack and stroke.
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart attack and stroke.
Heart failure is a condition when the heart muscle is either too weak (systolic heart failure) or too stiff (diastolic heart failure).
Dr. Sami offers preventive cardiology services, which help patients manage risk factors related to cardiovascular health.
Coronary artery disease happens when these arteries get narrower due to fatty material or plaque build up.
Sometimes palpitations are symptoms of arrhythmias. You might feel like your heart is racing, thumping or skipping beats.
The increased force and friction of high blood pressure damages the delicate smooth lining of the blood vessels making it a major risk factor for heart disease
Dr. Shehzad Sami is one of a few handful cardiologists in the US to have 5 board certifications including Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology and Echocardiography. Interventional cardiologists rank among the world’s foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. Dr. Sami has received extensive education and specialized training in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Welcome to Houston Cardiovascular Institute, a premier cardiology practice in Baytown TX. We want to make you and your family a part of ours. Our number one goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and confident with each visit. They say that heart is the strongest muscle in the body. It has to be, to carry all the love for our family and friends, our hopes and dreams.
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