Prevention
Diet, exercise, screening
Summary
Most heart disease is preventable. The biggest gains come from not smoking, regular physical activity, a Mediterranean-style diet, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, and quality sleep. A coronary calcium scan can refine risk and guide treatment decisions in adults aged 40 to 75 who are not already on a statin.
When to call us
- •Family history of heart attack or stroke before age 60
- •Borderline cholesterol or blood pressure for over 6 months
- •Considering starting an exercise program after a long break
- •Wanting a personalized risk assessment
Questions to ask your doctor
- 1.What is my 10-year and lifetime heart disease risk?
- 2.Should I have a coronary calcium scan?
- 3.What is the right exercise dose for me?
- 4.Should I check my ApoB or Lp(a)?
- 5.Do I need a sleep study?
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