This year almost 800,000 people will have a heart attack for the first time and in 20% of the cases, death will result. Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and is almost entirely preventable. We are now offering at our practice a chance to reduce your risk through early detection with EndoPAT testing – an innovative, safe, and non-invasive diagnostic test for endothelial function of our large and small arteries. It’s primary goal to evaluate individuals who are at intermediate risk for non-obstructive heart disease, those with Metabolic Syndrome, or who don’t respond to typical therapy. EndoPAT testing is like a heart “mammogram” to assess heart disease risk and aid in early prevention therapies to stop progression. Endothelial function that is normal is protective against atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis begins early in life and develops slowly over a lifetime. Eating the Standard American Diet and not being physically active causes fatty, yellow streaks to appear on the endothelium of blood vessels. This then triggers an inflammatory response. Over time, a plaque develops and it will eventually grow until it blocks the vessel or ruptures causing a heart attack. Studies have shown that endothelial dysfunction can be detected 3-7 years before a heart attack. By detecting at this early stage, one can employ lifestyle changes to prevent or slow progression of heart disease.
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