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If you feel lightheaded, have a rapid heartbeat upon standing, or suffer from fainting spells it's very important that you reach out to your doctor. They can recommend you undergo the head-up tilt-table (HUTT) test or tilt-table test, as it's otherwise called. It is a method used to determine the...

Heart disease is one of the top reasons for death in both men and women. You must talk with your cardiologist and determine your risk of heart disease or stroke through the use of EKGs and stress tests. Dr. Daljit Muttiana at Cardiovascular Institute, P.A. in Tomball, TX, is here...

A treadmill test can provide important information about the health of your heart. Your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana of Cardiovascular Institute may recommend the test to determine how well your heart works when you exercise or are active. Do you need a treadmill test? A treadmill test, also...

Although arrhythmias are often nothing to worry about, some heartbeat problems can cause serious health issues. Your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana of Cardiovascular Institute, can determine why your heart is beating irregularly and offer treatment options. What are arrhythmias? Arrhythmias occur when your heartbeat doesn't beat regularly. It...

At the Cardiovascular Institute P.A., our staff believes that a healthy heart results in a better quality of life. You may have heard the term "heart murmur" before and automatically deemed it as something associated with a heart attack. Though that's a misconception, a heart murmur can cause chest pain...

Need to be screened for heart disease? Does heart disease run in your family? Are you concerned about the health of your heart as you get older? If so, it may be time to schedule an appointment with our Tomball, TX, cardiologist Dr. Daljit Muttiana. If Dr. Muttiana notices signs...

Stroke, vision problems, heart attack, and more. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, contributes to all these health conditions and more. At Cardiovascular Institute in Tomball, TX, Dr. Daljit Muttiana encourages his patients to pursue a heart-healthy diet to lower blood pressure. Here are the details. DASH It stands for Dietary...

Stress can have a negative impact on your overall health and the heart in particular. Even minor stress can increase the risk of experiencing heart-related problems, including high blood pressure. Dr. Daljit Muttiana, the experienced doctor at Cardiovascular Institute in Tomball, TX, can assess your heart health and help you...

You have chest pain periodically. Your cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana, recognizes it as angina. He wants you to know about this serious cardiac condition and how you can manage your symptoms. At Cardiovascular Institute in Tomball, TX, our dedicated team helps many people with angina lead fuller, healthier lives. The...

At Cardiovascular Institute in Tomball, TX, Dr. Daljit Muttiana and his team promote heart-healthy lifestyles. Prolonging lives and helping people feel and function at their best, cardiac wellness touches every aspect of daily activity, nutrition and diet. Who wants a heart attack or stroke? Silly question, isn't it? Yet, many...

Is your physician contemplating pacemaker insertion to regulate your heart rate? At Cardiovascular Institute, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana, provides this life-changing device for qualified patients in the Tomball, TX, area. Just what is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is an implantable electronic device which monitors heart rate, function and vital signs...

An electrocardiogram, likewise known as an ECG or EKG is a test that’s capable of recording your heart’s electrical activity via small electrode patches that are placed on the skin of the chest, legs, and arms. With this painless, safe, and fast test, your cardiologist Dr. Daljit Muttiana of Cardiovascular...

Seeing a cardiologist is truly a matter of the heart! A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions and disorders of the heart. While most people just turn to their regular doctor if they aren’t feeling their best, you may not realize when it...

Want to improve heart health? Here’s how… There are many factors that can increase someone’s risk for developing heart disease during their lifetime. While some factors such as genetics cannot be altered, there are a variety of lifestyle factors that can be changed to improve your heart health. From the...

Your heart is constantly working hard, it doesn’t matter if you're sitting, walking, running, or even sleeping. As one of the hardest working muscles in our body, it is important that we make sure that our heart is healthy. If you know that you may have underlying heart conditions, like...

A pacemaker may save your life if you have an abnormal heart rhythm. Your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiani of Cardiovascular Institute, diagnoses and treats heart diseases and conditions that affect heart rhythm and electrical activity. Who can benefit from a pacemaker? Heart rate and rhythm are controlled by...

Find out what this simple test could tell you about the health of your heart. With heart disease being the number one killer of men and women in the US (and around the world), it is incredibly important that everyone is doing their part to stay healthy. For those who are at...

An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a quick test that your cardiologist uses to assess your heart function. Your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana of Cardiovascular Institute, uses EKGs and other diagnostic tests to determine if you have a problem with your heart. When are EKGs recommended? Your Tomball heart doctor...

Are you unable to undergo a traditional stress test because you can't tolerate exercising on a treadmill or stationary bike? Pharmacologic stress tests, offered by your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana of Cardiovascular Institute, P.A., offer another way to gather information about your heart function. What is a pharmacologic stress...

High blood pressure is dangerous and it goes undetected for many others. Your Tomball, TX, doctor, can tell you more about hypertension, high blood pressure. What is high blood pressure? This is a condition that leads to serious health issues: coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure, among other...

A carotid ultrasound is a painless diagnostic test that helps your cardiologist diagnose any blockages or narrowing in your carotid arteries. Performed by your Tomball, TX, cardiologist, Dr. Daljit Muttiana, carotid ultrasounds help keep you in top cardiovascular health—read on to learn more! What is a carotid ultrasound? A carotid...

Learn some helpful tips for keeping your heart healthy and free of disease. Our heart is a pretty amazing organ—beating about 115,000 times and pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood every day, it should come as no surprise that having a healthy heart is essential to maintaining your overall health, as well....