What is Cardiovascular Disease?
Who is at Risk for CVD? If you are between the ages of 15 and 55, have a family history of cardiovascular disease, or diabetes, and/or you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease (smoking, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, lack of regular exercise) it is highly important that you assess your cardiovascular health as soon as possible. Research has shown that cardiovascular disease occurs at all ages in both men and women, therefore premature stiffening of your arteries may be an important indication to your physician that you have underlying cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease begins to compromise the heart and circulatory system decades before symptoms appear, so it's highly important not to wait for symptoms to appear before seeking advice from a physician.
Hardened arteries cause heart attacks and strokes. Are your arteries hardened? The CVProfiler is a simple, non-invasive test used to assess cardiovascular health risks.
What to Expect During the CVProfiler Test: The CVProfiler test is similar to a blood pressure test, with a special acoustic sensor placed on your right wrist. Simple and non-invasive; (no needles!) the test requires 5 minutes of your time in Dr. Terlinsky's office.
What the CVProfiler Tells Dr. Terlinsky About Your Health: The report generated by the test provides new information about your vascular health. The lower your elasticity indices, the more risk you have for potential underlying CVD. Dr. Terlinsky will review your results with you, and if appropriate, develop a risk-reduction treatment plan to improve the elasticity of your arteries and your general health. This might include a low-fat diet, increased exercise, quitting smoking, decreasing alcohol consumption, losing weight, and possibly medication.
Major benefits: A disease-prevention plan can stop and possibly reverse the progressive stiffening of arteries that often precedes heart attack and strokes.
Will medical insurance pay for my CVProfile? Most medical insurance plans cover all or part of the CVProfiler test.
How Do I Schedule My CVProfiler Test? Call our office at: 703-379-7110 or use our online form
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