Preventive Cardiology

Preventive Cardiology helps those who already have heart and vascular disease and those who are at high risk of developing it. Programs include nutritional services, prescriptive exercise programs, stress testing, multiple cardiovascular risk reduction programs, peripheral vascular rehabilitation program in collaboration with Vascular Medicine, comprehensive cardiovascular care for women, and educational programs for patients and healthcare providers.

The Section of Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation consist of five programs that treat patients who are at risk for cardiovascular disease and/or those who have had a cardiovascular event:

These programs promote optimal life-style changes and medical management to: Prevent the occurrence and/or progression of cardiovascular disease Reduce the risk of future heart attack or stroke Reduce the need for future surgery Enhance quality of life by reducing symptoms