The American Heart Association recommends certain cardiac screening studies begin as early as age 20, while others are timed according to your symptoms, family history, and overall health. David Bolon, MD, of Manhattan Integrative Cardiovascular in Midtown Manhattan, has extensive experience managing most cardiac conditions. He also uses the latest technology to identify and treat potential problems before a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events threaten your health and overall quality of life. Schedule a visit today by calling his New York City office or requesting an appointment online.
Many conditions that affect your heart health begin early in life, progress over time, and are frequently asymptomatic until significant damage has occurred.
Fortunately, although heart disease remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, it’s often preventable.
Cardiac screening offers the information you need to make healthy changes in your diet, exercise routine, and other correctible habits before more worrisome problems arise.
Screening available at Manhattan Integrative Cardiovascular also includes testing to identify genetic markers that increase your risk of heart disease, blood clot, or stroke. This can alert you to signs and symptoms that may indicate an issue and increase your motivation for heart-healthy living.
A typical cardiac evaluation at Manhattan Integrative Cardiovascular typically includes:
Based on evaluation results, your specialist develops a strategic plan to decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke throughout your life. The plan is customized to fit your specific needs and circumstances and includes guidance regarding nutrition, exercise, and future cardiac follow-up.
Dr. Bolon may also recommend more advanced screening if you have troubling symptoms such as shortness of breath, a family history of early cardiac disease, concerning test results, or are otherwise at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Advanced cardiac screening studies offer a closer look at how well your heart functions at rest or when under stress. They also identify whether the arteries supplying blood to your heart and brain are healthy, starting to narrow due to cholesterol plaques, or dangerously close to a full blockage.
Your screening may include further blood tests such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) to check for inflammation or vasculitis, which increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.
An echocardiogram uses painless ultrasound technology to investigate how well your heart muscle, valves, and coronary arteries are functioning.
A carotid ultrasound evaluates blood flow through the arteries in your neck that supply your brain. Cardiac stress testing gauges how your heart responds to exercise.
Don’t ignore your heart health. Schedule cardiac screening at Manhattan Integrative Cardiovascular today by calling their office or requesting an appointment online.