When you visit our doctors in Manhattan (Midtown or Upper East Side) for a heart screening, we can assess your risk factors, including your family history, diabetes, age, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other lifestyle factors. You should always consult your physician to determine the appropriate screening tests and intervals. Guidelines change, and your medical care Manhattan doctor will customize the recommendation to your specific case to keep you in good health.
Our primary care doctors can assess your risk factors which include your age, family history, diabetes, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and other lifestyle factors, to determine your needs.
Heart disease and stroke are two of the most common causes of death in the United States, and prevention is our goal. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Your heart needs a continual supply of oxygen and blood, and without it, the tissue will soon begin to die.
Based on findings, our best doctors, New York internal medicine, and heart screening specialists can make suitable recommendations to control existing health problems, reducing their effect on your heart health. Heart and stroke screening include diagnostic testing, referral to specialists where appropriate, and counseling for lifestyle modifications to prevent disease.
Heart Screening and Stroke Screening in NYC
Your regular health provider may take measurements such as blood pressure and body weight during routine medical appointments. Still, you may require more frequent testing or additional tests if you have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition, have a family history of heart disease, or already have other risk factors like high blood pressure or lifestyle choices. Some of the critical tests for heart health screening and stroke screening are listed below. Your doctor will need to complete a thorough history and physical exam to determine which testing is appropriate for you.
Blood Pressure
Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms and is undetectable without being measured. High blood pressure dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, and typically, blood pressure should be 120/180 mm Hg. You must check your blood pressure regularly. Often, high blood pressure is controllable with medication or lifestyle modifications.
Cholesterol
A fasting lipoprotein profile is a blood test measuring total cholesterol levels, including LDL or bad cholesterol and HDL or good cholesterol. Checking your cholesterol is essential to determine your risk.
Body Weight
Your primary care physician will weigh you during your regular healthcare visits. Your body weight helps calculate your body mass index (BMI) and indicate whether you have a healthy weight. Being overweight can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, and many other diseases. Your waist circumference is another vital measurement and can help evaluate your risk of cardiovascular disease, especially if you are overweight.
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Blood Glucose
A high blood glucose level or blood sugar increases your risk of developing insulin resistance and prediabetes or Type II diabetes. Undiagnosed and untreated diabetes can increase the risk of many serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke.
Lifestyle Factors
Your lifestyle plays an integral part in your risk for heart disease and stroke. We will wish to discuss your diet and physical activity habits, and if necessary, we can suggest helpful modifications to help improve your heart health.
Other more sophisticated diagnostic tests may be appropriate if you have symptoms of heart disease or are at high risk. These diagnostic screening tests might include an electrocardiogram, echo testing, echocardiographic, vascular ultrasound, coronary calcium scan, or ECG monitoring.
Electrocardiogram
An electrocardiogram records the electrical activity and rhythm of the heart and is a very straightforward screening test. It helps screen for any cardiac rhythm disorders, heart damage, or any enlargement of the heart muscle.
Echo Testing
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create an image of the heart valves and muscles. We use it to screen for blood flow through the heart valves and heart chambers and evaluate how your heart is pumping blood.
Vascular Ultrasound
A vascular ultrasound is a simple screening test used to evaluate the carotid arteries. The test can detect signs of significant plaque, which can increase the risk of stroke.
Coronary Calcium Scan
A coronary calcium scan is a CT scan providing an image of the heart’s arteries, indicating if the risk of heart attack or stroke is higher.
ECG Monitoring
ECG monitoring uses a small device that records the rhythm of your heart continuously for 24 hours. It can evaluate heart arrhythmia and palpitations symptoms, and you will need to keep a diary of any symptoms experienced during this time.
Early Detection and Prevention in Midtown & UES
Early detection is critical to assess your risk factors, including high blood pressure, age, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history, and many others. Our board-certified primary care doctors and general practitioners in NYC are experts and will delve into your medical history to identify risk patients and make recommendations for better health. Referral to specialists, diagnostic testing, and counseling for lifestyle modification can aid in prevention.
Heart and Stroke Screening for Patients in NYC
Please make an appointment at our convenient locations in Midtown Manhattan or Upper East Side with our primary care physicians. You should always consult your physician to determine the appropriate screening tests and intervals. Guidelines change, and your doctor will customize the recommendation to your specific case to keep you in good health.
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Manhattan Primary Care Locations: Manhattan Primary Care (Upper East Side) 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D22, New York 10028
(212) 389-9929 Manhattan Primary Care (Midtown) 56 W 45th St, Ste 808, New York, NY 10036
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