Six facts women should know about their heart
February 3, 2026
In recognition of American Heart Month, Priyanka Satish, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Ascension Seton in Central Texas, shares six heart health facts every woman should know.
AFib and heart arrhythmia care
Give your heart the attention it deserves. Appointments are available with leading AFib specialists at Ascension Texas Cardiovascular in Austin and Central Texas.
Heart rhythm and AFib care in Austin
Give your heart the attention it deserves. Appointments are available with leading AFib specialists at Ascension Texas Cardiovascular in Austin and Central Texas.
Why choose us
When you choose Ascension Texas Cardiovascular, your heart care team collaborates, working together with you and for you. Your doctor understands your healthcare needs and goals. And all your caregivers are communicating and collaborating as a team. At Ascension Texas Cardiovascular, our care team supports you before, during and after your surgery, to help you return to the regular daily activities and those you love. We monitor your health and provide cardiac rehab and medication management.
Understand your heart arrhythmia
Electrophysiologists specialize in arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of arrhythmia where your heart beat is irregular, either too fast or too slow. It is a heart rhythm disorder that can be a sign of a more serious condition. Other symptoms of AFib may include chest pain, sweating, fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness. AFib may come and go and affect how your heart pumps blood through your body, increasing your risk for stroke and congestive heart failure.
Symptoms of AFib and other heart arrhythmias
Common symptoms heart arrhythmias include:
- Anxiety or feeling uneasy
- Chest discomfort or pain
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fatigue or feeling unusually tired
- Fainting
- Fluttering feeling in the chest
- Irregular or rapid heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Skipping or pounding heartbeat
- Weakness or difficulty exercising
How to get care
Find a doctor by calling or scheduling an appointment online. Ask if a virtual visit is an option for your care. Need a second opinion appointment? Our team can help. Schedule a consultation today.
Get a second opinion
Decisions about your heart care are important. Getting a second opinion not only provides more information about your condition, but it can help you feel more confident in the doctor and the care plan you choose. If you’re looking for a second opinion, specialists at Ascension Texas Cardiovascular are here to listen and recommend options that are right for you. Consider getting a second opinion if:
- Your diagnosis or prognosis is unclear
- You’ve been told you have a rare or life-threatening condition
- You would like to explore other treatment options
- Your treatment options are costly or risky
- You want to hear an opinion from another specialist
- Your insurance requires a second opinion
Refer your patient to Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our doctors start by listening to fully understand your patient’s needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To refer your patient to Ascension Texas Cardiovascular call 512-324-AFIB (2342).
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
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