What is preventive cardiology?

Preventive cardiology focuses on protecting your heart before serious disease develops. It has three main goals: first, identifying your risk for cardiovascular disease; second, lowering those risks through a personalized prevention plan; and third, managing existing conditions to stop them from getting worse.

When should I get preventive cardiology?

You shouldn’t wait for symptoms to appear before seeing a cardiology specialist. Consider scheduling preventive care at Padder Health Services if you:

• Have a family history of heart attack, stroke, or peripheral artery disease

• Have familial hypercholesterolemia (high LDL cholesterol)

• Have high blood pressure

• Have high cholesterol

• Have prediabetes or diabetes

• Are overweight or obese

• Are physically inactive

• Follow an unhealthy diet

• Smoke cigarettes

Preventive care is also important if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease.

What services are included in preventive cardiology?

Your care begins with a physical examination and diagnostic testing such as an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress test, or vascular ultrasound. Based on the results, a personalized treatment plan is created, combining lifestyle changes and medication when needed.

We may also recommend advanced monitoring and recovery support, including continuous heart rhythm monitoring and remote cardiac rehabilitation, allowing you to recover and manage your heart health from home.

To schedule a preventive cardiology appointment, call Padder Health Services or book your appointment online today.