What is a cardiovascular and preventive assessment?

Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. With today’s average diet and lifestyle, it can be difficult to keep your heart in good shape.

During a cardiovascular and preventive assessment, your specialist evaluates the well-being of your heart and develops a treatment plan if any issues arise. Your specialist will examine you physically and also draw blood to test for cholesterol, inflammation, and other factors.

Who needs a cardiovascular and preventive assessment?

A cardiovascular and preventive assessment can help men and women who are looking to prevent heart complications as well as those who are currently experiencing heart issues.

Since the heart is such a vital organ, every man and woman should take care to ensure their cardiovascular health is at its best. However, individuals who have a family history of heart disease or who are obese should take greater measures to keep track of how their heart is doing.

What are the benefits of a cardiovascular and preventive assessment?

There are many benefits to getting a cardiovascular and preventive assessment. Among the benefits are:

• You can get a proper analysis of your cardiovascular health
• You can prevent heart diseases from progressing
• You can begin a treatment plan immediately if any cardiovascular problems are found

Why isn’t my annual checkup enough to determine my cardiovascular health?

When you visit a family physician for an annual checkup, they will likely just check the basics. Checking your weight, air passages, and blood pressure are all very important, but such a basic checkup can easily lead a physician to miss a subtle, underlying condition.

When you undergo a cardiovascular risk assessment, your health specialist will analyze important aspects of your cardiovascular health, such as:

• Total cholesterol
• Lipoproteins and apolipoproteins
• Inflammation and oxidation
• Fatty acids

All of these factors can tell a great deal about how well your heart is working. Furthermore, getting a complete analysis as early as possible is the best way to ensure your heart remains healthy.

To see how well your heart is doing, book an appointment with Integrative Health Group online or over the phone today.