What does a cardiologist treat?
A cardiologist diagnoses and treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart attack, arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease and vein problems. At Epic Heart & Vascular Center our cardiologists care for the heart, arteries and veins in one practice.
When should I see a cardiologist?
See a cardiologist if you have chest discomfort, shortness of breath, palpitations, fainting, leg swelling or leg pain when walking, or if you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking or a family history of heart disease. Early testing helps find problems before they become serious.
What heart and vascular tests do you offer?
We offer ECG, echocardiography with Doppler, exercise and nuclear stress testing, stress echocardiography, Holter and event monitors, mobile cardiac telemetry, coronary calcium scans, pacemaker and ICD checks, and vascular ultrasound of the carotid, aortic, renal, leg arteries and veins, including the ankle brachial index (ABI).
Do you treat varicose veins and other vein problems?
Yes. Our team evaluates leg pain, swelling and varicose veins with a comprehensive venous ultrasound and treats them with minimally invasive options such as endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy. We also treat blood clots and blocked leg arteries.
Can my doctor refer me to Epic Heart & Vascular Center?
Yes. Your primary care doctor or current cardiologist can fax your referral to (832) 626-7010. You can also call the office nearest you or request an appointment online.
What should I bring to my first cardiology visit?
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of your current medications and doses, and any recent test results, ECGs or hospital records. A short list of your symptoms and questions helps us make the most of your visit.
Where are your cardiology offices?
We have three offices in Greater Houston: Houston North West (77090), Tomball / Willowbrook and Sugar Land / Richmond. All three are open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with Saturday appointments on request.
What languages does Dr. Khan speak?
Dr. M. Usman Khan speaks English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, and our team can help in several other languages, including Spanish.
Learn more about the conditions we treat and our tests and procedures, or read our heart health articles.