Plano Heart Center provides comprehensive cardiac care and diagnostic servies.
Phone (972) 596 9200
Plano Heart Center, P.A.
4104 W 15th Street, Suite 201, Plano, TX 75093, USA
New Patient Form
If you are a new patient, please click on the image on the right to download the new patient paperwork. Please print and fill out the forms and bring to your first visit.
Blood Pressure Log and List of Medications
If you have been asked by your physician to keep a log of your blood pressure or if you just want to keep a log for reference, please download and use the form on the right ->
Patient instructions for Procedures
If you have been scheduled for a procedure in out office, please follow the procedures provided in the attached PDF file. For further information, please do not hesitate to call our office at 972-596-9200.
Controlling High Blood Pressure
When your heart beats, it pumps blood into your arteries and creates pressure in them. This pressure (blood pressure) causes your blood to flow to all parts of your body. Two numbers are recorded when measuring your blood pressure, such as 120/80 mmHg. The top number (systolic pressure) measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number (diastolic pressure) measures the pressure while your heart rests between beats.
You can control the following risk factors for hypertension:
Salt intake, physical activity, stress, obesity (people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher are more likely to develop high blood pressure), and alcohol (Heavy and regular use of alcohol can increase blood pressure dramatically)
Some people need medication to help them reduce high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about which one is right for you.
Managing Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream and body’s cells. Cholesterol is part of a healthy body, but too much of it in your blood is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Cholesterol moves through your bloodstream in special carriers called lipoproteins. There are many kinds of lipoproteins. The two you need to know are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL).
In general, an LDL level of less than 100 mg/dL is considered optimal. The higher your LDL cholesterol level, and the more risk factors you have, the greater your chances of developing heart disease
An HDL level of 60 mg/dL and above is considered protective against heart disease. The opposite is also true: a low HDL cholesterol level (less than 40 mg/dL) is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Heart Health Information Links:
Note:
- The information provided in the above guidelines is for general purpose only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please talk to your physician regarding your specific requirements.