The CN Internal Medicine team uses many tests to screen your cardiac health and risk of disease. Testing can include: Blood pressure readings Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. The team checks your blood pressure every time you come in for a visit. Lipid profile The lipid profile is a fasting blood test measuring cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. High cholesterol puts you at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), one of the most common heart diseases. CAD narrows or blocks the arteries in your heart. Blood glucose numbers The CN Internal Medicine team checks blood glucose levels to screen for prediabetes and diabetes. These conditions also affect heart health and increase your risk of a heart attack. Electrocardiogram (EKG) An EKG measures the electrical activity in your heart. The team performs an EKG to look for signs of a heart attack or an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia). The CN Internal Medicine team uses the results from your cardiac evaluation to create a plan to improve heart health. The plan can include:
- Referral to their nutrition services
- Medication to improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Referral to a cardiac specialist
Call CN Internal Medicine today or schedule your cardiac health evaluation online.