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Preventive Cardiology
The Department of Preventive Cardiology at Kalra Hospital
is dedicated to prevent heart disease from taking its toll through primary
prevention. It has devised special program for the conscious people who are
concerned about their hearts, whether they already have symptoms of heart
disease or they want to prevent future cardiac events.
The department conducts risk stratification with the help of cardiac
evaluation; blood investigations and newer tests provide a target-oriented
approach. Cardiologists plan individual programs based on the conditions of
and requirements of the patients. This is done with the help of other
departments like preventive medicine, physical rehabilitation and dietary
nutrition.
The program involves:
- An integrated approach to the aggressive control of all risk factors,
with a special emphasis on cholesterol and blood pressure management.
- Individualized nutrition assessment, education and support services.
- Intensive counseling and education to promote a heart-healthy
lifestyle.
- Specialized cholesterol and lipoprotein measurements.
- Referrals to Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs.
Preventive cardiology aims at targeting a scientific, logical and practical
solution for a healthy heart. The major focus of the program is to evaluate
the risk, and provide the patients with most effective measures to slow, or
stop the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The
specialists at Kalra Hospital work in tandem to explore the multiple
treatment options and determine the most suitable method for the individual.
The optimal approach, and action plan includes lifestyle changes, and
medications when necessary.
