What can increase the chances of me getting a Cardiovascular disease?
The following risk factors can considerably increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease:
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Being overweight or obese
- Physical inactivity
- Family history of cardiovascular disease
It is important that patients understand their risk of heart disease and make a plan for how to prevent it.
How can Washington Metropolitan Cardiology help me manage my Cardiovascular disease?
Our experienced cardiologists evaluate and treat a variety of cardiovascular diseases like Coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation and many more. We provide state of the art, modern diagnostic testing in our office to ensure the optimal management of our patients cardiovascular conditions.
Washington Metropolitan Cardiology provides modern, comprehensive methods to screen for these risk factors and monitor them to prevent heart disease in each patient. We design individual patient care treatment plans to prevent these conditions from increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The key to preventing cardiovascular disease, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), is managing risk factors, such as a high BMI , high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The best way to take control of these conditions is through screening tests during regular doctor visits. We provide these screening services in our office, in a comfortable and convenient setting for all of our patients.
What services can Washington Metropolitan Cardiology provide?
Washington Metropolitan Cardiology provides diagnostic centers specialized exams that include nuclear stress tests, exercise stress tests and echocardiography with convenient scheduling and prompt test results. We use an efficient electronic prescriptions system in order to respond promptly to our patients’ medication needs. Our physicians also have secure access to their patient’s medical records at all times, allowing them to make accurate real-time decisions as needed.
