Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States.  As strong proponents of preventive cardiology, we favor a pro-active approach.

1. Primary Prevention:  This involves modification of risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and elevated cholesterol.  Additional measures may be appropriate for diabetics and those with a strong family history of CVD.

2. Secondary Prevention: If CVD is already present (with or without symptoms), prevention means combining risk factor modification with appropriate modern treatment  options.

All patients receive a thorough evaluation including:

• Comprehensive medical history
• Physical examination
• Lab tests (including lipid analysis, HDL/LDL, triglycerides, homocysteine, C-reactive protein, Lp (a), LDL particle size and concentration
• Electrocardiogram
• Other screening tests as deemed appropriate by the cardiologist

In addition to consultation and primary cardiology, we offer comprehensive non-invasive diagnostic testing, including:

• Treadmill stress testing
• Nuclear stress testing
• Stress echocardiogram
• Cardiac ultrasound
• Peripheral vascular testing
• Holter monitor 
• Cardiac event recording
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure recording

As cardiovascular specialists, we are experts in testing a wide range of conditions, including:

• Hypertension
• Coronary heart disease
• Angina pectoris
• Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
• Congestive heart failure
• Cardiac rhythm disorders
• Valvular heart disease
• Lipid disorders
• Cerebrovascular disease
• TIA/stroke
• Cardiomyopathy
• Adult congenital heart disease