At UPMC, our team of cardiovascular specialists offers preventive cardiology services to help identify if you are at risk for heart disease and support you in maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Preventive cardiology is a cardiac subspecialty that focuses on reducing heart disease risk factors. If you have heart disease, we work to decrease your future risk of a heart attack by helping you optimally treat and manage the factors that caused your condition.
For patients who do not have a known history of heart disease, we offer a detailed review of risk factors and determine if heart screenings or tests are necessary based on your health history.
Risk factors that put you at higher risk for developing heart disease are:
Uncontrollable risk factors that also may play a role in your risk for developing heart disease include age, gender, and ethnicity.
Our preventive cardiology team will consider all of these factors when assessing your risk and developing your personalized plan.
Our preventive cardiology team works closely with other medical providers — such as primary care providers, endocrinologists, vascular specialists, exercise physiologists, weight management experts, smoking cessation experts, and nutritionists — to help you manage your risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
You may be eligible for preventive cardiology services if you have three or more risk factors for cardiac disease or are concerned about your family history.
Our program offers a wide range of services to individuals looking to learn about their cardiovascular disease risk and improve their heart health. Our services include:
We offer noninvasive cardiac imaging tests, including:
Our preventive cardiologists will review your medical history, family history, and lifestyle factors to assess your risk for developing cardiac disease.
Based on your individual risk factors, we will develop a personalized plan to help you improve your heart health. Your plan may include:
Our team of preventive cardiology experts will create a comprehensive plan to manage your condition and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
To prepare for your visit, you will be asked to provide:
If you get a referral from your primary care doctor or another physician, they may be able to provide your test results and medical records to our team.
You'll meet with a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant when you arrive for your first appointment. He or she will ask about your medical history, family history, and lifestyle and perform an exam.
We'll give you a:
Your health care provider will explain your risk factors and how you may be able to manage them. Together, we will design and agree on a care plan.
Your care team may also:
Our team will schedule follow-up appointments as needed to check in with you. You should contact our office for questions about your cardiac risk reduction plan.
Last reviewed by a UPMC medical professional on 2024-10-01.
