Healthy Hearts and Stroke Risk Reduction

All Wellpoint, members will be enrolled in our Healthy Hearts program. Wellpoint’s cardiac health program is aimed at early detection of cardiac disease, stratification of risk of developing cardiac disease, and mitigation of complications of cardiac illness. All members will be assessed through

• Review of lifestyle and genetic risk factors
• Biochemical analyses
  Biochemical analysis will be performed to understand if you are at risk of developing cardiac disease in the future.This testing involves measuring your C-reactive protein levels, and Homocysteine levels if required. Elevated C-reactive protein has been shown to correlate to increased risk for developing coronary artery disease. By performing this specialized biochemical analysis we will be better able to stratify your lifetime risk of developing cardiac disease. A high level will be treated and stimulate additional biochemical testing to further refine your risk of developing cardiac illness. Additionally, a cholesterol and lipid profile will be completed.
• Resting EKG
  Resting EKG will be employed to screen for any abnormalities of cardiac rhythm. If abnormalities are detected, a 24-hour holter monitor will be used to ensure you have no “silent” dangerous cardiac arrhythmias
• Exercise EKG
  Exercise EKG, with a 2-D echocardiogram if indicated. By placing you on a treadmill and stressing your heart, we will be able to assess if there is early plaque build up causing cardiac ischemia. Electrocardiographic analysis of your heart during the test provide superior sensitivity for sub-clinical detection of heart disease.
• 2-Dimensional Echocardiogram
  Wellpoint is the only executive health facility to provide a 2-dimensional ultrasound of your hear as a core component of the annual health assessment. This diagnostic modality enables the Wellpoint cardiologist to assess both the structure and the function of your heart. This includes, screening for heart murmurs, valve defects, and abnormal thickening of heart tissue.
• Carotid Ultrasound (Intima Media Thickness)
  Wellpoint is the only private health clinic to offer this new diagnostic test as a core part of the health assessment. This screening technology measures the thickness of the wall of the main artery leading to your brain. This test is interpreted by both the Wellpoint Staff Cardiologist and your Wellpoint physician to provide powerful information about future risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Dietary review
  Dietary review. Through diet review and modification we can help reduce your risk of coronary artery disease. Additionally, if you currently suffer form cardiovascular illness, including hypertension, we will ensure you have the optimal dietary intakes (i.e. sodium) to minimize risk and complications
• Fitness assessment and exercise programs
  Designed to achieve optimal cardiovascular protection.

This is available as part of the Health BluePrint.