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Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Medicine (Blood Vessel Disease), Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1978)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), angiogram (angiography), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and more.

5115 Fannin Street Suite 801
Houston, TX 77004

(713) 790-0841

Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD is a vascular medicine specialist in Houston, TX specializing in vascular medicine (blood vessel disease), interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1978 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and HOUSTON CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOC INC.

Office Locations

Address:

5115 Fannin Street Suite 801
Houston, TX 77004

Some issues Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

ambulatory monitoring	65
angioplasty	94
cardiac procedures	1087
catheterization	265
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	1085
hospital care	668
inpatient care	645
minimally invasive procedures	262
nuclear scan	195
outpatient care	23
stent placement (stenting)	93
stress testing	416
ultrasound (sonogram)	465
vascular procedures	250

**Gender**
Male	461
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	27
Hispanic	25
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	153
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	58
angioplasty	110
cardiac procedures	1277
catheterization	287
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	1148
hospital care	676
implant surgery	20
inpatient care	636
minimally invasive procedures	306
nuclear scan	224
outpatient care	40
pelvic imaging	13
stent placement (stenting)	109
stress testing	480
ultrasound (sonogram)	578
vascular procedures	261

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	40
Hispanic	25
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	147
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	44
angioplasty	128
cardiac procedures	1153
catheterization	327
diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	1081
hospital care	580
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	537
minimally invasive procedures	339
nuclear scan	111
outpatient care	43
stent placement (stenting)	127
stress testing	384
ultrasound (sonogram)	521
vascular procedures	281

**Gender**
Male	920
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1376
Black	78
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	626
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	294
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	66
angioplasty	72
cardiac procedures	996
cardioversion	12
catheterization	225
diagnostic procedures	118
doctor visit	1059
hospital care	645
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	619
minimally invasive procedures	236
nuclear scan	58
outpatient care	26
stent placement (stenting)	71
stress testing	350
ultrasound (sonogram)	489
vascular procedures	268

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	726
Black	37
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	154
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	48
angioplasty	108
cardiac procedures	993
catheterization	259
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	1089
hospital care	444
implant surgery	9
inpatient care	405
minimally invasive procedures	267
nuclear scan	29
outpatient care	39
stent placement (stenting)	107
stress testing	307
ultrasound (sonogram)	536
vascular procedures	268

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	717
Black	34
Hispanic	22
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	157
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	64
angioplasty	128
cardiac procedures	1095
catheterization	315
diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	1186
hospital care	377
inpatient care	345
minimally invasive procedures	312
nuclear scan	33
outpatient care	32
stent placement (stenting)	127
stress testing	329
ultrasound (sonogram)	519
vascular procedures	291

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	694
Black	25
Hispanic	28
Asian	13
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	153
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	10
ambulatory monitoring	38
angioplasty	112
cardiac procedures	1098
catheterization	250
diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	1215
hospital care	404
implant surgery	10
inpatient care	377
minimally invasive procedures	271
nuclear scan	34
outpatient care	27
pelvic imaging	10
stent placement (stenting)	123
stress testing	351
ultrasound (sonogram)	645
vascular procedures	349

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	38
Hispanic	30
Asian	18
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	25
angioplasty	98
cardiac procedures	1039
catheterization	228
diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	1248
hospital care	329
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	330
minimally invasive procedures	238
nuclear scan	26
stent placement (stenting)	97
stress testing	332
ultrasound (sonogram)	607
vascular procedures	273

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	33
Hispanic	25
Asian	17
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	150
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

angioplasty	242
cardiac procedures	2085
catheterization	485
chronic care	202
diagnostic procedures	123
doctor visit	2443
hospital care	752
inpatient care	731
minimally invasive procedures	482
nuclear scan	62
outpatient care	21
stent placement (stenting)	241
stress testing	687
ultrasound (sonogram)	1191
vascular procedures	599

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Houston, TX were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	51
angioplasty	121
cardiac procedures	1206
cardioversion	12
catheterization	294
chronic care	202
diagnostic procedures	109
doctor visit	1285
hospital care	541
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	513
minimally invasive procedures	304
nuclear scan	85
outpatient care	31
pelvic imaging	11
stent placement (stenting)	122
stress testing	404
ultrasound (sonogram)	619
vascular procedures	264

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	580
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	253
85 and over	109
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	259

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

HOUSTON CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOC INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$3,115 CardioMEMS $330	Confirm Rx $314	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $311	Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator $255	CardioMEMS HF System $204	Other $1,700
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,091 Resolute $444	STENTS $161	CareLink Express $148	Endurant $94	CareLink $56	Other $189
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,065 XARELTO $1,065
BIOTRONIK INC.	$906 Bradycardia products $191	BioMonitor $143	$572
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$451 BRILINTA $298	FARXIGA $153
Other	$2,978 ELIQUIS $314	Repatha $247	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $160	SYNERGY Bioabsorbable Polymer Drug-Eluting Stent System $120	Lexiscan $120	Other $2,017

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,575
Education	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Stuart Lowell Solomon, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $7,982.

Biography

Dr. Stuart Solomon is a specialist in adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular medicine (blood vessel disease) in Houston, TX. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist.