Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Assessing your risk of heart disease is an important first step in preventing heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias and stroke. At CardioCare, we recognize the importance of preventing cardiovascular disease as the foundation of heart health. To this end, we offer comprehensive cardiac risk assessments to evaluate your immediate risk of heart disease and to develop a life-long plan to reduce your future risk.
Are you at high risk for heart disease?
If you have any of the following risk factors, you may benefit from a screening visit:
- Age 40 years old or older with a family history of cardiovascular disease
- High Blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Smoking History
Testing focused on prevention
The field of cardiology has made remarkable advances in developing tests that allow us to accurately assess your risk of cardiovascular disease. During your appointment, our cardiologists will work with you to assess your risk and determine which of these tests will best evaluate your risk and inform your prevention plan.
These tests may include:
- Lab tests for cholesterol, diabetes, and systemic inflammation (i.e. high-sensitivity CRP)
- EKGs
- Stress tests
- CT scans to assess coronary artery calcification
- Carotid ultrasounds, aortic ultrasounds and peripheral artery ultrasounds