Having a healthy heart is essential for long and productive life. With heart attacks, heart disease, strokes, and other chronic illnesses and conditions on the rise, it’s important to keep yourself healthy. By working with a preventative cardiologist, you can lower your risk for negative cardiovascular events.
Most people don’t see a cardiologist until they have had a problem with their hearts. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, visit a specialist who focuses on preventative medicine. You will get some good advice about how to keep your heart healthy and avoid emergency and long-term health issues. You’ll also get a complete physical and a close look at your blood work, which will tell you just how much work you have to do. Expect to learn more about nutrition, fitness, and the importance of sleep, stress management, and not smoking.