Preventive Cardiology

You know that having good heart health can help you live a long, active life. So, if you’re at risk for heart disease, it’s important take steps to prevent it — and we can help.

Our approach to preventive cardiology

While heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s also one of the most preventable diseases. In fact, the American Heart Association estimates that up to 90% of cardiovascular disease is preventable. 

And prevention starts with getting educated and making healthy lifestyle changes. The UCI Health preventive cardiology program offers you the education, resources and support you need to prioritize your heart health. 

We’ll focus on:

• Lowering your risk for developing heart disease
• Detecting heart conditions early when they’re most treatable
• Providing treatments to improve your heart health
• Supporting you through lifestyle changes, such as nutrition changes, exercise programs and smoking cessation 

Your care team will include:

• A board-certified cardiologist
• A dietitian who specializes in heart health
• An exercise physiologist 

Your team will discuss your risk factors with you, and they’ll perform a thorough heart risk assessment. They’ll work with you and each other to:

• Develop your personalized prevention plan
• Guide you through each step of your plan
• Follow-up and track your progress
• Make adjustments that best support you

Why choose UCI Health for preventive cardiology?

Expertise in complex heart conditions

If you have a complicated heart health history, you’ll find the answers and help you need at UCI Health. In fact, UCI Health is the leading referral center in Orange County for complex heart cases. As the only academic health system in Orange County, we offer you advanced diagnostic testing, treatments and clinical trials. 

Advanced cholesterol treatment

When you come to UCI Health for preventive cardiology, you’ll have access to the most advanced technologies and treatments. This includes the latest cholesterol-lowering treatments, such as lipoprotein apheresis. This advanced treatment removes cholesterol and fats from your blood through a process similar to dialysis.

Holistic heart care

We know that caring for your heart goes beyond medications and procedures. That’s why our preventive cardiology team collaborates with our integrative medicine program to provide holistic heart care. Through this program, you’ll have access to stress-management tips, mindfulness training and relaxation techniques. The program also offers complementary therapies like acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

Heart health coaching

If you have heart disease, our heart health coaches help you improve your health and manage your care. Our coaches provide education and support tailored to your specific needs. Together, we’ll help you gain the confidence and knowledge you need to successfully improve your heart health.