How we optimize heart health

Our physicians are dialed in to the concept of early risk reduction for cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and strokes. We look at lifestyle, family history, risk for metabolic syndrome, visceral fat %, CT heart scans, advanced lipids, VLDL, Lp(a), ApoB, cardiac CRP, insulin levels, uric acid and homocysteine levels when screening for early signs of vascular disease of the heart and brain.

We focus on prevention and early detection of cardiometabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. We emphasize prevention through lifestyle modifications and proactive health management. Key preventive strategies include maintaining a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, while reducing processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats. Regular physical activity, such as aerobic exercises and strength training.

We create plans that promote weight management, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering blood pressure. Managing stress through techniques like mindfulness or relaxation exercises, ensuring sufficient sleep, and avoiding smoking or excessive alcohol intake. Routine health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels for early detection and management, and enlist newer technologies and testing to ensure a clear risk profile, reducing the overall risk of developing cardiometabolic syndrome.