Preventative Cardiologists are a type of doctor that focuses on the prevention and maintenance of heart disease. Preventive cardiologists can be found in many settings, such as hospitals or private clinics. Preventative cardiology is a critical way to prevent heart disease because it focuses on detecting risk factors for cardiovascular disorders before they become serious problems. This article will explore benefits that Preventative Cardiology offers: early detection, less invasive treatments, and better outcomes.
Early detection. Preventative Cardiology allows for the early detection of heart disease in its earliest stages, providing a better prognosis and more treatment options. This is accomplished by conducting tests such as echocardiograms to measure how well your heart muscle pumps blood throughout the body and electrocardiograms (EKGs) that measure electrical activity in your heart. Preventative Cardiology tests can also reveal coronary artery disease or other disorders that could lead to a stroke by measuring blood flow within significant arteries and veins.
Less invasive treatments. Preventative Cardiology can also detect a narrowing of the arteries and veins, known as coronary artery disease. Preventive Cardiologists often use non-invasive treatments to widen or open up narrowed vessels using balloons that are inflated inside these blood vessels, or by inserting small mesh tubes called stents into them.”
Preventative Cardiologist are uniquely qualified to spot signs of future cardiovascular problems before they occur.