CARDIO-METABOLIC HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Take Control of Your Cardiometabolic Health for BetterAging and Overall Wellness.
Your cardiometabolic health plays a crucial role in how well you age and impacts your long-term health. By closely monitoring and managing key factors like blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight, you can reduce your risk of chronic diseases and enhance your overall quality of life.
Why Focus on Cardiometabolic Health?
Proactively managing cardiometabolic health provides numerous benefits:
Healthy Aging: Improve energy, mobility, and vitality as you age.
Disease Prevention: Early detection and management of conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Heart Health: Lower your risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Weight Management: Achieve and maintain a healthy weight, reducing strain on your heart and joints.
Improved Metabolic Function: Enhance your body's ability to process and utilize energy effectively.
Conditions You Can Catch Early
Prediabetes and Diabetes: Detect early signs of elevated blood sugar and intervene before complications arise.
Hypertension: Prevent the silent damage caused by high blood pressure.
Dyslipidemia: Address unhealthy cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome: Manage risk factors that lead to chronic illnesses including fatty liver , insulin resistance, sleep apnea and more!
Inflammation: Identify markers that may indicate early cardiovascular or metabolic issues.
What’s Included in Our Cardiometabolic Consultations?
Our cardiometabolic consultations are designed to provide a thorough evaluation of your heart and metabolic health, ensuring a personalized approach to preventing and managing chronic conditions
What to expect during your consultation:
Comprehensive 60-Minute Visit: Ample time to dive deep into your health concerns, history, and goals without feeling rushed.
Review of Cardiac and Metabolic Health History: A detailed discussion of your personal and family history of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol issues, and other metabolic concerns.
Physical Examination: A full-body checkup focusing on cardiac and metabolic health, including blood pressure, heart rate, weight, and BMI, to evaluate overall cardiovascular risk and metabolic health. The physical exam does not include a genitourinary exam.
ECG (if needed): A quick, non-invasive test to assess the electrical activity of your heart, helping identify abnormalities like arrhythmias or signs of cardiac stress.
Consultation includes a detailed review of findings and personalized recommendations.
Non-members must follow up with their primary care provider (PCP) for prescription medication management, though we can recommend appropriate supplements.
If you don’t have a PCP, you can enroll in our primary care membership program. The consultation fee will be applied toward your first month’s membership if you decide to join.
For DPC Members: This service is included at no extra physician charge.
Laboratory Testing:
Cardiac Health Checks: In addition to a basic lipid panel (cholesterol levels), we perform advanced blood work to provide a more detailed evaluation of cardiovascular health. This includes tests like hs-CRP (inflammation marker), lipoprotein(a), Apolipoprotein B and and other cardiovascular risk markers.
Metabolic Health Tests: Includes blood sugar levels, HbA1c (a key indicator of diabetes risk), and additional markers such as fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, tailored to your specific needs to evaluate how effectively your body processes energy.
Following your consultation, you will receive a comprehensive review note detailing our findings and recommendations, which can be shared with your primary care provider for seamless ongoing management.
Fees for lab work are separate and can be billed through your health insurance, if applicable (co-pays may apply). Uninsured patients will receive access to discounted lab pricing.
Benefits of Monitoring Cardiometabolic Health
Gain a clearer picture of your overall health with advanced testing and evaluations.
Stay ahead of potential problems with personalized care and early intervention.
Empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed lifestyle changes that support longevity.
Make Smarter Choices: Learn how to make everyday decisions about food, exercise, and habits that support a healthier you.
Feel Better, Live Better: Boost your energy, stay active, and enjoy a higher quality of life.