Our Motivation

Cardiovascular disease remains our leading health problem in America today. At least 42 million Americans have some form of heart or blood vessel disease. Many have no symptoms; in fact, a great many do not know that they could have a potential life-threatening illness. More Americans will die each year of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined.

Preventative cardiology is the medical specialty devoted to the early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and circulatory disorders. Our practice is committed to bringing the latest advances in the field to you. In particular, finding and preventing cardiovascular disease before a heart attack or stroke is one of the major goals of this office. The latest in vascular imaging techniques and advanced cholesterol analysis is available through the office.

• Major coronary risk factors include:
  - A family history of heart disease
  - High blood pressure
  - Elevated cholesterol
  - Cigarette smoking
  - Obesity
  - Diabetes
• New risk factors will be examined, including:
  - C-reactive protein
  - Homocysteine
  - Coronary calcium scoring
  - Small dense LDL