Preventative Heart Disease Specialist
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Core Cardiology
Rahul Gaglani, MD
Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Specialist located in Murrieta, CA
Preventing heart disease could save you money, lost time, inconvenience, pain, and, most importantly, your life. If you're looking for heart disease prevention services, board-certified interventional cardiologist Rahul Gaglani, MD, can help. At Core Cardiology in Murrieta, California, Dr. Gaglani provides all the services you need to improve your heart health, including screenings, checkups, and expert advice. Call the office or book your appointment online today.
Preventative Heart Disease Q & A
What is heart disease prevention?
Heart disease prevention is about reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States.
There are some risk factors for heart disease that you have no control over. These include:
Age
Being a man over 45 or a woman over 55 increases your risk of heart disease.
Race or ethnicity
African Americans and people of South Asian descent are more likely to have heart disease.
Family history
Your risk increases if a close family member suffered heart disease at an early age.
While you can't change these risk factors, there are many more that you can influence.
What can I do for heart disease prevention?
Lifestyle choices are the most significant risk factors for developing heart disease. The best way to help with heart disease prevention is to swap unhealthy habits for heart-healthy behaviors:
Diet
A high-fat diet, which is likely to cause you to be overweight or obese, is a major risk factor for heart disease. Excess fat builds up around and in your heart and puts a strain on your heart's function.
Cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol — a type of fat found in many processed foods and animal products — is the major contributor to atherosclerosis. This condition arises because of cholesterol buildup and is one of the main causes of heart disease.
Other lifestyle issues
Another major cause of heart disease is smoking. Not getting enough exercise, drinking too much alcohol, and having high levels of chronic stress aren't good for your heart either.
General health
If you have underlying health problems like diabetes or sleep apnea that increase your risk of heart disease, it's vital to ensure you're treating and managing them as effectively as possible.
Losing weight, eating a healthier diet, cutting out smoking and drinking, and exercising regularly are the best ways to prevent heart disease.
How can my cardiologist help with heart disease prevention?
Dr. Gaglani can play an important role in heart disease prevention. He provides advice and support to enable you to make healthier choices. He also monitors your health and ensures you're making progress in reducing your risk of heart disease.
If you have problems like high blood pressure or high cholesterol that require medication, or your risk of heart disease is high, Dr. Gaglani can prescribe treatments such as:
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Aspirin
- Beta-blockers
- Statins
- Niacin
- Fibrates
- Warfarin
Taking heart disease prevention seriously could help you avoid severely disabling, painful, and potentially life-threatening conditions. Call Core Cardiology or book an appointment online to get started today.