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Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Health Tips

Eating monounsaturated fats like olive, canola and peanut oils and one fish meal a week, along with drinking eight glasses of water each day can help decrease your risk of developing heart disease.

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Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center - Cholesterol Health

Cholesterol and Risk for Heart Disease

As blood cholesterol rises, so do your chances of developing heart problems. Blood cholesterol measurement is derived from the measurement of blood lipids, including LDL, HDL and triglycerides. And while there are general guidelines for levels one considers healthy, your doctor can work with you to assess your cholesterol levels and create an action plan to get your cholesterol into a target range.

Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center Cholesterol Health Quiz

Technology

The Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is well endowed with the latest, most advanced technical equipment. The four electrophysiology laboratories are not only equipped with standard digital bi-plane fluoroscopy, but also with the latest three-dimensional computerized arrhythmia mapping systems, including Biosense Carto®, Carto Merge®, Navex® and Endocardial Solutions®. These computerized systems allow the physician to localize the affected regions of the heart so that catheter ablation can be guided effectively and safely. Ancillary imaging techniques such as intracardiac echocardiogram are also used to ensure patient safety.

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Clinical Trials

Physician scientists at Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center conduct innovative and leading-edge research to advance scientific investigation into practical and effective treatments for patients.

Find out what clinical trials are available at the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center