Premier Cardiology - Dr. Amish M. Parikh

09/10/2026

September is National Cholesterol Education Month ♥️ High cholesterol often has no obvious symptoms, which means a blood test may be the only way to know your levels.

A standard cholesterol test measures:
🩸 Total cholesterol
🩸 LDL cholesterol
🩸 HDL cholesterol
🩸 Triglycerides

Understanding these numbers, and how they fit alongside your blood pressure, family history and other risk factors, is an important part of protecting your heart.

Is it time to check your cholesterol? Call Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates at 407-622-0793 to schedule an appointment.

09/07/2026

Today, we recognize the dedication and contributions of workers throughout Central Florida and across the country. Whether your plans include a backyard cookout, time with family or a well-earned rest, we hope you enjoy a safe and heart-healthy holiday.

Happy Labor Day from Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates! 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

Can I eat cheese if I have high cholesterol? 🧀 ♥️ When you are lowering your cholesterol, saturated fat content matters most. Too much saturated fat can raise the level of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood.

If you have high cholesterol, the American Heart Association recommends keeping saturated fat below 6% of your total daily calories. In a 2,000 calorie diet, that is around 11 to 13 grams of saturated fat per day. You can still eat cheese if you keep this number in mind.....

In general, if you have high cholesterol, you can still eat cheese in moderation. Keep reading to learn more about cholesterol, saturated fat, and how to incorporate cheese into a balanced diet.

09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

: Most people do not show any signs of high cholesterol? The only way to know your levels for sure is to ask your healthcare provider for a cholesterol test ♥️🥼🩺

08/29/2026

Do your heart a favor and say goodbye to to***co. Take the first step to quit and start your journey toward a smoke-free life! ❤️ 🚭

As soon as you quit, your body begins to repair the damage caused by smoking. No matter your age or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves health both immediately and over the long term. According to American Cancer Society, those who by age 30 live an average of 10 years longer than if they had continued to smoke.

If you have heart disease, it's not too late to make a difference. If you give up ci******es after a heart attack, you can cut your risk of having a second one in half. Quitting after you've had bypass surgery can keep your arteries healthy and help prevent further clogs and disease.

Don't know where to begin? Your doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist or other healthcare provider are key resources for quitting. They can help you discover what medication will work best for you and put you in contact with local resources and your local quitline.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it 🫶

Make the pledge to quit today! 🚭

08/26/2026

Make a commitment to stand and take charge of your own heart health as well as the health of those you can’t bear to live without. Get your heart checked today! ♥️

08/23/2026

Thank you so much to all our patients who take the time to leave a review and for your kind words, it really does mean so much to us all ♥️

08/19/2026

A heart-healthy eating plan can help you manage your blood cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. These simple cooking tips from American Heart Association will help you prepare tasty, heart-healthy meals that could help improve your cholesterol levels by reducing excess saturated fat and trans fat ♥️

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol/prevention-and-treatment-of-high-cholesterol-hyperlipidemia/cooking-to-lower-cholesterol

How can you lower high cholesterol? The American Heart Association offers these tips to cooking low-fat and low-cholesterol foods that help you manage your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

08/16/2026

If you have an upcoming surgery, your surgeon or physician may suggest getting a surgical pre-operative clearance before they proceed with your treatment.

Dr Parikh and his team at Premier Cardiology & Vascular Associates provide medical and surgical clearance services for patients scheduled for surgery. Pre-surgical clearances are an important step in the surgical process and are designed to ensure that patients are in good health prior to undergoing surgery.

To schedule a visit for surgical pre-operative clearance on your surgeon’s recommendation, contact Premier Cardiology today ➡️ https://www.premiercardiology.net/surgical-clearance