Knowing your risk factors and taking steps to control them is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heart disease. Dr. Daneshrad helps Los Angeles patients take the necessary steps for prevention of heart disease, beginning with an evaluation of critical risk factors.
One of the most important services offered is a cardiac evaluation and consultation. During the appointment, Dr. Daneshrad will evaluate your risks for heart disease and discuss the important steps you can take to decrease those risks. Even if you aren't exhibiting noticeable symptoms of heart disease, having an evaluation can help identify “silent” or hard-to-spot risks like high blood pressure and high cholesterol that could be placing you at high risk even without causing noticeable symptoms.
The most common risk factors include:
Some risk factors can be lessened with lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising or eating a healthy diet; others may require medication. And of course, some risk factors like age and gender cannot be changed.
That depends in part on your risk factors and any signs or symptoms you might currently be experiencing. Some people can manage their risks with simple lifestyle changes while others may also need medication. Here are few of the most important ways to prevent heart disease:
Below is a short list of just some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office if you do not see your insurance provider listed on our site.