Integrative Cardiovascular Care
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the #1 cause of death in the United States and it is called the silent killer for a reason. Many people are not aware they have cardiovascular disease before it is too late. Unfortunately, many aspects of our modern lives contribute to the insidious development of cardiovascular disease (poor diet, stress, lack of exercise and environmental exposures)
Who is Integrative Cardiovascular Care for?
Everyone! If you have a heart, it is in your best interest to keep it as healthy as possible. That said, if you suspect you may have or have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease or have had a heart attack or stroke, integrative cardiovascular care is for you.
What exactly is Integrative Cardiovascular Care?
The standard lipid panel and in-office blood pressure aren’t good enough anymore! We have much better, research supported laboratory tests available that are necessary for truly understanding cardiovascular risk stratification.
Some Factors considered
Advanced Lipid Screening
Inflammation Assessment
Genetic Liabilities
Stress Assessment
Diet
Exercise
Nutrient Deficiency
Blood Vessel Health
Plaque Analysis
Hormone Balance
Digestive Health
Environmental Exposures
Once these factors are understood, it is important to closely monitor progress to ensure the treatment strategy is having the desires effect or if other variables need to be considered.
What are the treatments involved?
The most valuable part of integrative cardiovascular care is the individualization. When the above factors are assessed, the results lead to a personalized plan to address your specific obstacles.
Therapeutic approaches may include:
Dietary intervention
Exercise recommendation
Specific nutrient replacements
Herbal medicine
Stress management recommendations
Hormone replacement