All BlueCross BlueShield Plans are Back In NetworkMar 11, 2022To: Our Current BlueCross BlueShield Patients From: Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates Date: March 11, 2022 RE: MHMD/Memorial Hermann and BCBSTX Contract NegotiationsContinue reading →
BlueCross BlueShield Patient UpdateFeb 22, 2022To: Our Current BlueCross BlueShield Patients From: Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates Date: February 22, 2022 RE: MHMD/Memorial Hermann and BCBSTX Contract NegotiationsContinue reading →
Independence Day 2021 - Clinic Closed (07/05/2021)Jul 02, 2021In honor of Independence Day, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates will be closed on Monday, July 5th, 2021. Continue reading →
Memorial Day 2021 - Clinic Closed (05/31/2021)May 27, 2021In honor of Memorial Day, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021. Continue reading →
COVID-19 Situation Update: 05/10/2021May 10, 2021Situation Update Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates and our clinics continue to operate under normal operations.Continue reading →
COVID-19 Situation Update: 03/10/2021Mar 10, 2021Situation Update Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates and our clinics continue to operate under normal operations. In the interest of continuing to protect our high-risk patients, our COVID-19 office policies remain unchanged as of 03/10/2021.Continue reading →
Our Offices (Except KATY) Will Be Closed On 02/19/2021 Due To Power And Water Outages.Feb 18, 2021As inclement weather in the region continues, power and water outages are widespread. Therefore, our offices (except KATY) will be closed on 02/19/2021. We plan to 8 AM on 02/22/2021 or as conditions permit.Continue reading →
Our Offices Will Be Closed On 02/18/2021 Due To Inclement Weather.Feb 17, 2021As severe weather in the region continues, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to continue over the next couple of days. Therefore, our offices will be closed on 02/18/2021.Continue reading →
Our Offices Will Be Closed On 02/17/2021 Due To Inclement Weather.Feb 16, 2021As severe weather in the region continues, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to continue over the next couple of days. Therefore, our offices will be closed on 02/17/2021.Continue reading →
Our Offices Will Be Closed On 02/16/2021 Due To Inclement Weather.Feb 16, 2021As severe weather in the region continues, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to continue over the next couple of days. Therefore, our offices will be closed on 02/16/2021.Continue reading →
Our Offices Will Be Closed On 02/15/2021 Due To Inclement Weather.Feb 14, 2021As severe weather in the region continues, dangerously cold temperatures are expected to continue over the next couple of days. Therefore, our offices will be closed on 02/15/2021.Continue reading →
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care RoutineFeb 09, 2021Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals,...Continue reading →
National Wear Red Day! #OurHearts @TheHeartTruthFeb 05, 2021National Wear Red Day is February 5. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Know your risk and protect your heart. #WearRedDay #OurHearts @TheHeartTruthContinue reading →
February is American Heart Month!Feb 01, 2021When we take care of #OurHearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for those around us to do the same. Keep reading to learn ways to get involved.Continue reading →
COVID-19 Vaccine Update (01/11/2021)Jan 11, 2021A vaccine for COVID-19 is now available. What do you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? What can you expect after you get it?Continue reading →
New COVID-19 Vaccine ResourcesJan 07, 2021A vaccine for COVID-19 is now available. What do you need to know about getting a COVID-19 vaccine? What can you expect after you get it? Read on to learn more.Continue reading →
To Our MKC Families,Team Members & FriendsDec 21, 2020Wishing you the gift of a happy home, now and throughout the new year. While the end of a year is always cause for celebration, I believe that this year calls for a special celebration – not for the challenges that presented themselves ...Continue reading →
What Age Should I Start Seeing a Cardiologist?Dec 08, 2020The answer you should know straight from a cardiologist. MKC-Middle Age When should I have heart tests done regularly? According to cardiologist Tariq Dayah, MD, it's both sensible and advised to have at least an annual physical exam...Continue reading →
We Wish You A Healthy & Happy ThanksgivingNov 26, 2020We strongly believe there is never a bad moment to give thanks. It’s easy to look at the year 2020 and only see the tremendous challenges we faced as a community and nation.Continue reading →
Cypress Office Location Open NOW!Nov 24, 2020To better serve our community, we are pleased to announce that our newest office located at 25282 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX 77429 is now OPEN! Continue reading →
Today Is For Our Heroes.Nov 11, 2020Veterans Day, the federal holiday on November 11 of every year, affords Americans the opportunity to pay our respects to all who have served our country honorably during war and peacetime.Continue reading →
Understanding the Link Between High Blood Pressure and StrokeAug 24, 2020Every day that your blood pressure is too high, your odds of having a stroke are increased. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). This means a systolic of less than 120 mmHg and diastolic of less than 80 mmHg.Continue reading →
Easing into Quitting SmokingAug 12, 2020Nicotine dependence is a killer. People who use various forms of tobacco have a higher likelihood of developing diseases and dying earlier than people who don't use tobacco.Continue reading →
COVID-19 Update: June 3, 2020Jun 03, 2020Situation Update MKC clinics are still here to meet your heart care needs during the pandemic. While some of our patient appointments are being performed virtually through Tele-Medicine or telephone, we are open for office visits, diagnostic imaging...Continue reading →
Stay Connected with your MKC CardiologistApr 03, 2020A note for patients of Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates To our Patients and Families, Thank you for continuing to trust Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates to care for you and your loved ones.Continue reading →
Implications of COVID-19 on our Cardiology Patients & How we PracticeMar 27, 2020Researchers are learning more about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the impact it has on those infected by the virus and the general public. The leading health organizations are urging people to practice social distancing,...Continue reading →
Stay Home-Work Safe Order for Harris CountyMar 24, 2020For more information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), visit here. For information on COVID-19 testing, visit here. In compliance with the guidance provided by authorities, we've already taken the appropriate steps to protect all of our patients.Continue reading →
COVID-19 testing sites are open in Harris County!Mar 23, 2020COVID-19 testing sites are open in Harris County! To start the testing process go to bit.ly/CV19PreScreening for the self-assessment tool.Continue reading →
COVID-19 - Situation Update - Memorial Katy Cardiology AssociatesMar 18, 2020In response to rising confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Houston Metro area and surrounding counties, MKC is taking proactive steps to prevent the risk of infection or its spread to Patients, employees, visitors, and trainees at MKC Clinics.Continue reading →
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): What You Need to KnowMar 10, 2020The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation in the Houston area. We want you to be prepared. Here are answers to questions you may have about COVID-19.Continue reading →
How to Read Nutrition Facts Label If You Have Heart DiseaseFeb 24, 2020Why you should make it a practice to read food labels before you get to the checkout. Do you read the Nutrition Facts Label on your bread or guacamole at the grocery store?Continue reading →
The WATCHMAN Device: An Alternative Treatment to Blood ThinnersFeb 18, 2020Atrial fibrillation is a turbulent rhythm of the upper chambers of the heart called the atria. It is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting more than 2.7 million people in the United States.Continue reading →
Celebrate American Heart Month Together: Join the #OurHearts MovementFeb 14, 2020Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI),...Continue reading →
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (health.gov)Feb 10, 2020Every five years since 1980, a new edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published. Its goal is to make recommendations about the components of a healthy and nutritionally adequate diet to help promote health and prevent chronic diseases...Continue reading →
February is American Heart MonthFeb 07, 2020Raise awareness about heart health and urge those around you to prevent heart disease. #OurHearts are healthier together. Join us!Continue reading →
10 Ways To Cut 500 Calories A DayJan 27, 2020Despite the type of diet you follow, to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in each day. For most people, cutting about 500 calories per day is an excellent place to start. If you eat 500 calories less daily,...Continue reading →
Long Work Hours Associated With Higher Blood PressureJan 16, 2020Working long hours has been linked to up to 70% increased risk of masked hypertension and a 66% higher risk of sustained hypertension in a recent study in Quebec, Canada.Continue reading →
New Stress Echo Guidelines For Ischemic Heart Disease PublishedJan 13, 2020The American Society of Echocardiography has announced a new set of guidelines for using stress echocardiography in patients with ischemic heart disease, replacing its 2007 recommendations.Continue reading →
Why Women’s Risk For Cardiovascular Disease Increase Later In Life?Jan 10, 2020Recent research suggests obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes could have a lot to do with Cardiovascular disease's (CVD) tendency to present later in life in women than in men.Continue reading →
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - 2020Jan 09, 2020On #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay, we at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates would like to thank our community's finest and every law enforcement officer around the world for what you do. Thank you for service!Continue reading →
How to Use Self-Care in Service to Your Heart, Body and MindDec 04, 2019Self-care is more than just a millennial fad—it’s a lifestyle must-have for everybody. Its well-known benefits for mental health are unparalleled, running the gamut from stress relief to increased focus and productivity.Continue reading →
Celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week with MKC!Nov 12, 2019It’s National Nurse Practitioner Week, and Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates wants to recognize all nurse practitioners for their hard work and thank them for their dedication to patient care with a huge THANK YOU!Continue reading →
Honoring All Who Served...Nov 11, 2019Veterans Day, the federal holiday on November 11 of every year, affords Americans the opportunity to pay our respects to all who have served our country honorably during war and peacetime. Continue reading →
How to Find a Healthy Diet Plan to Fit Your LifestyleNov 06, 2019Let's face it: dieting is hard, especially for people with busy lifestyles. Sometimes, we don't feel like going through all the trouble and would rather stick to our fast-food diets.Continue reading →
Happy in Body and Mind: How Seniors & Caregivers Can Get Started in YogaOct 28, 2019If you’re a senior with a growing interest in yoga, keep in mind that yoga can help relieve many of the mental and physical problems common among older adults, such as stress, depression, and joint pain.Continue reading →
Your Heart Health and NicotineOct 11, 2019Smoking is a leading cause of preventable deaths and disease: The leading cause of deaths and disease in the United States, as well as the whole world, is smoking. There is no doubt about in the harms and effects of smoking.Continue reading →
Sleeping Less Than 6 Hours May Raise Risk Of Cancer, Even DeathOct 03, 2019Not getting enough sleep may put some people at risk for much more than being drowsy the next day, a new study says.Continue reading →
Updated: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of LosartanSep 20, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, MKC posts the company's announcement as a public service. MKC does not endorse either the product or the company. Read AnnouncementContinue reading →
You’re So Vein: The Best Ways To Treat & Prevent Varicose and Spider VeinsSep 17, 2019Carly Simon may have been talking about a different kind of vanity. But, if you’re part of the 50 percent of adults living with a leg vein disorder, MKC Vein & Vascular Center is here with the best way to treat and prevent varicose and spider veins.Continue reading →
4 Tips to Quit SmokingAug 20, 2019Nearly 70 percent of current adult smokers say they want to stop. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved many products that can help. In fact, data has shown that using an FDA-approved cessation medicine can double your chance of quitting...Continue reading →
All Gave Some, Some Gave AllMay 27, 2019Memorial Day is the time to remember and honor those who risked their lives to protect us and the country. Reach out to your friends, family and loved ones with our Memorial Day wishes filled with pride, warmth and togetherness.Continue reading →
How Long Should You Keep A Blood Pressure Log?May 16, 2019Routine visits to the doctor’s office typically involve a single blood pressure measurement. For people with borderline hypertension, or high blood pressure, additional checks at the office are often necessary, in conjunction with having more checks...Continue reading →
Is Heart Healthy Diet a Viable Alternative to Drugs to Normalize Blood Pressure?May 12, 2019Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, is widespread in the United States. It is approximated that one in every three adults in the United States suffers from high blood pressure, and for adults aged 65 or older, this number climbs to...Continue reading →
Are Meat, Fish, Dairy Products, Eggs in your diet leading you to heart disease?May 10, 2019Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes grilling season, chances are at least once this summer you’ll wonder about the effects of that delicious, juicy grilled steak will have on your heart?Continue reading →
Nurses Week 2019!May 07, 2019In 1993, the American Nurses Association declared a national week to celebrate and elevate the nursing profession. Each year, the celebration starts on May 6th and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday.Continue reading →
Updated: Voluntary Recall - Losartan Potassium Tablets & Losartan Potassium /HydrochlorothiazideMay 03, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, MKC posts the company's announcement as a public service. MKC does not endorse either the product or the company. Read AnnouncementContinue reading →
Understanding the New 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseApr 29, 2019Worldwide headlines read: “Aspirin no longer useful for stroke and heart attack prevention” Source of this buzz was the new guidelines issued from a joint American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) guideline published...Continue reading →
Updated: Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Losartan Potassium Tablets and Losartan PotassiumApr 29, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, MKC posts the company's announcement as a public service. MKC does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Legacy Pharmaceutical Expands Voluntary Recall of Losartan Tablets, 50mgApr 25, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Have We Improved Our Sedentary Behaviors Over The Past Twenty Years?Apr 25, 2019Considering the risks of cardiovascular disease related to sedentary behaviors, the study conducted by Yang L, Cao C, Kantor ED, et al. illustrates concerning—though not surprising— data. Greater effort to reduce sedentary habits together with...Continue reading →
Updated: Voluntary Recall Losartan & Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide TabletsApr 19, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the MKC posts the company's announcement as a public service. MKC does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Legacy Pharmaceutical - Voluntary Recall - Losartan Potassium Tablets 25mg, 50mg, And 100mgApr 03, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the MKC posts the company's announcement as a public service. MKC does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Apple Heart Study: Assessment of Wristwatch-Based Photo-Plethysmography to Identify CardiacApr 02, 2019Apple Heart Study This research study assessed whether the Apple Heart Study App can effectively use data collected on the Apple Watch to detect irregular heart rhythms, along with those from potentially serious heart conditions such as...Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Losartan Potassium Tablets 50mgMar 18, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Losartan Potassium Tablets 25mg, 50mg, And 100mgMar 18, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Valsartan TabletsMar 07, 2019American Health Packaging is voluntarily recalling one lot of Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg to the consumer level due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in the finished drug product.Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Losartan Potassium Tablets USP and Losartan Potassium/hydrochlorothiazide TabletsMar 04, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Valsartan and Amlodipine and Valsartan tabletsMar 04, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Voluntary Recall - Losartan Tablets USP 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mgMar 04, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot (BLM 715A) Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide TabletsFeb 25, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, 2019 UpdateFeb 20, 2019This just in, the Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2019 update from the American Heart Association reveals that: 4 million, or 46% of US adults are likely to have high blood pressure (hypertension).Continue reading →
High Blood Pressure The Leading Factor Contributing To Stroke In Young AdultsFeb 11, 2019Strokes do not discriminate by age. They hit once the factors are right – and these factors may be found as often in younger adults who have strokes as in older populations, according to a new study.Continue reading →
Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Losartan Potassium Tablets and Losartan PotassiumFeb 06, 2019When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates posts the company's announcement as a public service. Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates does not endorse either the product or the company.Continue reading →
February Is For Lovers.Feb 04, 2019February is for lovers. February also reminds us to take care of our heart; it is American Heart Month.Continue reading →
Dr. John Sunew Joins Memorial City and Katy CardiologyJan 29, 2014Dr. John Sunew recently joined our group of West Houston Cardiogists! He will start seeing patients in all 3 locations as of February 3rd, 2014. Schedule your appointment to see him in any of these 3 locations soon.Continue reading →
Need Health Insurance in Katy or West Houston?Sep 30, 2013Whether you are an individual trying to see one of our Cardiologists in Katy or West Houston, or if you work for a small business that does not provide coverage, you should know that there are now options for you to obtain health insurance courtesy of whatContinue reading →
TOP 3 Reasons to Have a Cardiac PET at Katy CardiologyNov 29, 2012Having palpitations or chest pain while exercising? Need a Katy Cardiologist to check it out? TOP 3 Reasons to Have a Cardiac PET Reduced Radiation Exposure over a standard nuclear stress test or SPECT More Accurate Heart Images over SPECTContinue reading →
Houston Cardiology Patients - Atorvastatin (generic Lipitor) RecallNov 26, 2012Are you a west houston cardiology patient of ours? Are you taking generic Lipitor (Atorvastatin)? If you answered yes to both, read below for an important announcement!Continue reading →
Choosing a Heart Healthy Diet can Save Your LifeJun 21, 2012Many of our Cardiology patients in West Houston constantly ask us about what they can do to improve their condition, and ultimately the best thing any of us can do is to eat a heart healthy diet!Continue reading →