Listening to heart using stethoscope
Preventive Cardiology Consultations
With preventive care, lifestyle changes are the number one strategy to prevent heart disease. While some risk factors are out of your control, you can improve many aspects of your life and overall health with healthy habits. During your consultation, your doctor will talk to you about what you can do to decrease your chances of developing heart disease.
Here are a few lifestyle changes you can make to protect your heart:
- Eat a heart-healthy diet: Eating healthy foods and limiting your salt and fat intake can help you lower your cholesterol and control your blood pressure, two major risk factors for developing heart disease.