Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among both men and women. At Heart Health of the South Shore, Dr. David Hersh offers comprehensive preventative cardiology services to identify cardiovascular risk factors and help patients in Bellmore, NY, Merrick, NY, and the surrounding communities reduce their risks for heart disease.
Preventive cardiology is focused on medical screenings, tests, and exams that help identify risk factors for heart disease, as well as medical and lifestyle guidance aimed at helping people reduce their risks for heart disease or improve the health of people who have been diagnosed with heart disease. In short, it includes all the treatments and guidance necessary to help patients improve their cardiovascular heart and reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease.
To some degree, the tests and screening exams will be based on a person’s known risk factors, including their age, their personal and family medical history, and other risk factors like smoking and obesity. Health screenings and evaluations can include:
Based on the results of the health screenings and evaluations, each patient will learn about their individual risk factors for heart disease and what they can do to reduce those risks and help prevent serious issues from developing.
Several risk factors have been linked with cardiovascular disease, including:
Some risk factors like a family history of heart disease cannot be modified, but other risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking can be avoided or reduced with lifestyle changes or medication (or both). Preventive cardiology helps patients identify their risk factors and treat them so they can lower their risks of heart disease.
Insurance
Dr. Hersh accepts most major insurance. If you have any questions about your eligibility or coverage, please call our office. We are happy to help you.