Tips for Flying When You Have Varicose Veins
If you have the bulging veins known as varicose veins, it’s easy — and reasonable — to have concerns about flying. Consider these expert tips for protecting your vein health in the air.
About Us
Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center is a leader in expert cardiac care. With a state-of-the-art facility in Tomball, Texas, the experienced cardiovascular disease specialists offer a number of in-house tests and scans, including echocardiograms and carotid and lower extremity ultrasounds, EKG tests, nuclear stress tests, and PET scans.
The providers at Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center strive to promote optimal heart and vascular health throughout all stages of life. They prevent and treat a variety of cardiovascular diseases, from congestive heart failure and critical limb ischemia to leg ulcers and hypertension.
As specialists in treating carotid artery disease, the practice offers the latest angioplasty techniques to remove blockages and promote healthy blood circulation.
Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center also provides exceptional vein treatments, such as injections for spider veins, radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins, and advanced ultrasound-guided injection techniques.
The cardiovascular specialists at Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center understand that there’s more to expert care than training and experience. Every provider at the practice is caring and compassionate to those in need. They deliver exceptional patient education to complement their advanced treatments.
Ensuring their patients feel comfortable and understood is what makes Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center a staple of the Greater Houston community. To better serve their patients from all backgrounds, they have Spanish-speaking providers. To learn more about how the cardiovascular specialists at Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center strive to meet their patients’ needs, call or book an appointment online today.
Be Heart Smart: Understand, Treat, and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease
In this definitive guide to CHD, cardiologist Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, answers your questions and gives you easy-to-follow advice for preventing heart attacks and keeping your heart in tip-top shape.
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Stress Testmore info
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Vascular Imagingmore info
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Leg Ulcer Treatmentmore info
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Minimally Invasive Endovascular Proceduresmore info
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Echocardiogrammore info
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Nuclear Stress Testmore info
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PET Scansmore info
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Pacemaker Implantationmore info
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Heart Angioplastymore info
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3 Reasons You May Need an Angioplasty
Minimally invasive angioplasty helps prevent heart attacks and other complications in people who have coronary artery blockages. Read on to learn more about angioplasty and why you might just be a candidate for the procedure.
Recognizing the Signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, can severely limit your blood flow while causing no outward symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about early signs and risk factors, and when to get tested for PAD.
INSURANCE INFORMATION
We accept some insurance plans - please call your insurance provider to verify your coverage.
Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"Dr. Alexander Trujillo is a great cardiologist. He explains, he listens, he cares, and is always striving to give the best care possible. Very recommended!"
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"My experience both with dr. khan and the medical staff has been exceptional. Iam very greatful for their invaluable help."
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"On May 25, 2015 this Dr. Khan saved my life, during my time in the hospital his staff Stephanie and himself came regularly to make sure I was doing well."
Location
400 Holderrieth Blvd, Suite 104
North Houston
Tomball, TX 77375
Phone: 281-255-2000
Fax: 281-378-5918
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