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Your heart’s primary responsibility is to deliver oxygen to your body, but what if it’s not getting its own good supply thanks to narrowing arteries? This is the case with coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the most common type of heart disease among Americans, affecting 1 in 20 age...
You’re amazed at the changes that take place in your body as your baby grows — your stomach balloons, your breasts enlarge, to say nothing of the myriad little alterations that take place from head to toe. Some of these smaller changes might include the appearance of spider veins, which...
You’ve removed the salt shaker from the table and you're trying to lose some unhealthy pounds — both of which are great steps for lowering your blood pressure. But you might be missing a few less obvious culprits that are keeping your blood pressure numbers higher than is good for...
You notice that your shoes, especially if you’re wearing boots, feel a little tighter than normal, or you see that your lower legs and ankles have become puffy. There’s no injury to explain the leg swelling so you’re stumped as to what could be causing the issue. And you’re wondering...
As another year draws to a close, many of us look forward to the new year as a time to make some positive changes in life. Ranking at the top of many lists are weight loss and fat reduction, which are tough goals under any circumstance. While diet and exercise...
You run up a flight of stairs and it feels like your heart is thundering in your chest. Or, your heart flutters and flip flops in your chest for a few minutes, out of the blue. Both of these are examples of heart palpitations — one that's harmless while the...
There are 6.2 million people in the United States who are living with heart failure, and many are living very well thanks to some best practices. Here at Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our team strongly believe that if you have a congestive heart failure diagnosis, you can still enjoy a happy, and long,...
There are few things in life that are more stubborn than fat — as witnessed by your efforts to get rid of it. You work out, you cut calories, and the fat just hangs on. You’re exhausted and frustrated at falling short of your body-shape goals. The good news is...
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, a group of cardiovascular conditions that are responsible for the most deaths in the United States each year. As heart health experts at Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our team have started with this alarming fact to...
Bulging, twisting veins have developed in your legs, and you’re dismayed by the cosmetic impact they’re having on your once-smooth skin. More importantly, you wonder whether you should be concerned, medically speaking, about your varicose veins. Varicose veins affect up to 35% of people in the United States and, for...
Nearly half of people in the United States — 47%, to be exact — have at least one of three biggest risk factors for heart disease. If you consider that heart disease is the leading cause of death in our country, this number is very alarming. Now, do you know what the three biggest...
On average, humans have a whopping five million hair follicles on their bodies — some we want to hold onto, while others we could do without. If you’re researching the best way to remove unwanted hair from your body, you might consider joining the laser hair-removal movement, which is expected to grow...
Your once-smooth and blemish-free legs have developed spider veins, and you’re not all that happy with their arrival. Welcome to a large club — up to 55% of women and up to 45% of men in the United States have spider veins, which includes half of people over the age...
Your diet is an enviable one, full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, yet your cholesterol numbers aren’t reflecting these nutritional efforts. For the nearly 94 million people in the United States who have potentially problematic cholesterol levels, there are many reasons for the imbalance, and diet is only one...
Each year, millions of people in the United States resolve to make changes. Whether it’s losing weight, quitting smoking, exercising more, or drinking less, each can improve your cardiovascular health. So, this year, we’re proposing that you reframe your New Year’s resolution to one that puts your heart health at...
Up to 35% of people in the United States develop varicose veins — and women are twice as likely as men to have the condition. While usually not medically serious, these ropey, twisting veins that bulge just beneath the surface of your skin can be a cosmetic nuisance, compelling you...
A leg can swell up for any number of reasons, such as an injury or infection. When both legs are puffy and there’s no obvious trauma or event that led to the symptom, it may be related to your cardiovascular health. Nearly half of adults in the United States have some form...
Every time you walk into a doctor’s office, the odds are good that someone will measure your blood pressure. The primary reason doctors want this information is due to the potentially life-threatening complications that arise from having hypertension. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, and...
If you added up the hours, energy, and dollars you’ve spent on removing unwanted hair from your body, the results might surprise you. The daily effort to remove hair from your body can be time-consuming and expensive, and you want to find a better way. At Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr....
There’s a good reason why people refer to those thread-like veins that appear on your legs as spider veins, given that they create a web of spindly red lines. While you may not welcome their appearance for cosmetic reasons, you’re also concerned about whether spider veins pose a threat to...
You’re experiencing pain in your legs and you can’t think of any obvious reason for the discomfort. You weren’t out pounding the pavement on a run and you didn’t overdo it on the tennis courts, but they feel achy and cramped, or they throb, all the same. To get right...
The link between obesity and your heart health is a strong one — carrying extra weight leads directly to cholesterol imbalances, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions are not only serious, but they can be life-threatening, which is why you want to do what you can to...
Losing weight can be a frustrating endeavor — you diet, you exercise, and the pounds do come off, but certain deposits of fat stubbornly hold on. If you want to win this final battle of the bulge, we have the perfect fat-reduction technology. At Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our...
Like nearly half of adults in the United States, you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, and we’ve told you that diet and exercise are the keys to lowering your blood pressure numbers into healthier ranges. While true, we recognize that the mandate is awfully broad and you may not know where to begin. To...
Nearly 94 million adults in the United States have total cholesterol numbers that are on the high side, and we want you to pay attention to the word, “total” in this stat. Your total cholesterol levels include “good” cholesterol and “bad,” and striking the right balance between the two is critical. In...
When exploring the link between obesity and vascular disease, there are two statistics that should be a part of the discussion: 1) Nearly half of adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease; and 2) More than 42% of adults have obesity. These statistics are no coincidence. Here at Humble...
Life can be stressful under normal circumstances, but recent events (think global pandemic) have brought stress levels to an all-time high for many. While your body’s stress response is designed to save your life, ongoing levels of stress in your body can exact a toll on your health, including your...
On the surface, there’s much that you inherit from your family — the color of your eyes, your height, and more. These same family patterns can also present themselves below the surface, including your risks for certain cardiovascular issues. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the...
There’s a good reason why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has labeled obesity as both an epidemic and a crisis — two-thirds of all adults in the United States are carrying too much weight, leaving them more vulnerable to some serious, and even life-threatening, health issues. As...
When the word, “failure,” is attached to something as important as your heart, it’s time to sit up and take notice. More than 6 million adults in the United States are diagnosed with heart failure, a condition in which the organ is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to...
A whopping 93 million adults over the age of 20 in the United States have elevated levels of total cholesterol (>200), while nearly 30 million of whom qualify as having high total cholesterol (>240). Whether it’s elevated or high, getting your cholesterol numbers to where they should be is one...
Your body contains about 60,000 miles of blood vessels, and most of them operate invisibly below the surface of your skin. So, when veins in your legs start to bulge out forming varicose veins, you wonder whether they signal a health problem. The good news is that most of these...
Losing weight is a tough journey, but what keeps you going are the amazing health benefits and a renewed confidence in your body. As you near the finish line, however, you’re frustrated by stubborn deposits of fat that refuse to go away, no matter how hard you try. Thanks to...
The general state of heart health in the United States is frustrating — more than 650,000 people die of heart disease each year, yet nearly one-third of these deaths could have been prevented. And, we're not referring to drastic measures, but simple steps you can take every day to encourage...
Let’s face it — there’s a weight problem in the United States, as two-thirds of our population is considered either overweight or obese. This means that a majority of Americans are at risk for a number of serious health conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. If you fall into...
Varicose veins are incredibly common — affecting 20% of adults in the United States, with women outpacing men by two to one. In most cases, but certainly not all, varicose veins aren’t necessarily medically dangerous, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t problematic for other reasons. At our practice, Humble Cardiology...
About 6.2 million people in the United States have heart failure, a condition in which your heart is unable to pump blood properly, which robs your body of much-needed oxygen and nutrients. There are several types of heart failure, including congestive heart failure, but they all share the same outcome...
It’s hard to overstate the importance of exercise when it comes to your health, especially your cardiovascular health. While it’s all well and good to simply say, “Exercise is good for your heart,” we thought we’d take a closer look to really drive the point home. The team here at...
Winter is the perfect time to let your hair-removal regimen relax a little as you can hide your legs under long pants. All too soon, however, the warmer months will be upon us, which means baring those legs again. If you’d like to ditch the razor and painful waxing appointments,...
You sweat it out at the gym and cut the calories, yet you’re still stuck with bulges of fat where you least want them. Rather than undergoing an invasive liposuction procedure, why not explore a noninvasive technology that reduces your fat and your bulges? At Humble Cardiology, Dr. Madaiah Revana...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United states for both men and women, which makes the problem a fairly level playing field. That said, each gender has unique considerations, which is why we’re drawing attention to them here — more specifically, those that pertain to women....
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the holidays are bound to look a little different this year. While there may not be office and school parties like you’re used to, the odds are good that you will still be gathering for some type of holiday feasting. If you struggle with...
When it comes to your heart health, advice like “eat healthier foods” and “exercise more” are great, but they’re awfully broad, leaving you to wonder where to start. At Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our team prefer to partner with patients when it comes to their heart health,...
Perhaps you’ve heard of good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol, or HDL versus LDL, but you’re unsure as to where those numbers should fall to be within healthy ranges. At Humble Cardiology Associates, under the expert direction of Dr. Madaiah Revana, our team of cardiology experts believes in partnering with patients...
Losing weight is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and wellness, but all too often, you’re left struggling with those last few areas that refuse to let go of the fat — such as your abdomen. Thanks to Zerona Z6 laser technology, we have...
The numbers surrounding hypertension (high blood pressure) are alarming — 103 million people have high blood pressure, and this number is expected to rise thanks to an aging population. At Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our team understand the very serious complications that can develop because of high...
Pain is your body’s way of communicating a problem — and it’s a tough signal to ignore. If you’re experiencing chest pain, this is one message that you should listen to, and act upon. At Humble Cardiology Associates, Dr. Madaiah Revana and our team understand the many serious issues that...
Nearly 6.5 million people in the United States are living with heart failure and about one in five people will be diagnosed with the serious condition. The good news is that when it’s caught in its earlier stages, there’s much we can do to manage and even reverse the problem,...
There are a wide range of conditions that can lead to swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet, some more serious than others. The problem is figuring out when you should have us take a look. At Humble Cardiology Associates, under the expert direction of interventional cardiologist Dr. Madaiah Revana,...
Heredity, genetics, gender, and age all factor into whether or not you get spider veins. And, although they’re not harmful or painful, you’re probably not happy with their appearance on your legs, face, or anywhere else they pop up. How can you get rid of these tiny blue, purple, and...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70% of American adults age 20 and older are overweight, and nearly 40% of these men and women are obese. Carrying too much weight comes with a variety of health risks, and one you may not be aware...
Anyone can get varicose veins, a condition that affects as many as 35% of Americans, but the problem tends to favor women who have delivered several children, those with high body mass indices, people with a family history of the condition, or older Americans. Your risk factor rises if you...