The Catholic Health Preventive Cardiology Program takes a preventive and multi-disciplinary approach to reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and other chronic conditions associated with untreated or undiagnosed cardiovascular disease.

The Preventive Cardiology Program is beneficial to individuals with high-risk factors for heart disease, including:

  • Family history of heart disease
  • High blood pressure and High cholesterol
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Prior heart attack or stroke
  • Smoking

Certain medical conditions may also increase the risk for heart disease:

  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease
  • Sleep disorders

If you have any of these risk factors or want to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, this comprehensive program is for you.

Our team of St. Francis Heart Center cardiologists can help you understand your risk of heart disease and provide guidance and tips to help you reduce your risk. We focus on early detection, lifestyle changes, and treatments to help you improve your heart health. Our cardiologists partner with specialists across Catholic Health to identify and address early signs of heart disease and support all aspects of your heart health.

We take a personalized, preventive approach to cardiac care to improve your cardiac health and overall wellness.

Features of Our Preventive Cardiology Program:

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Initial Cardiology Consultation

Your initial visit begins with a thorough risk assessment, including a discussion regarding your current health and lifestyle to determine your chances of developing heart disease. Our team also uses this assessment to build a personalized preventive cardiology plan for you.

Evaluation tools and diagnostic tests include:

  •  A medical, surgical, and family history screening questionnaire
  • Blood pressure check
  • Blood tests
  • Imaging tests including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), coronary calcium scoring, duplex ultrasound studies, echocardiogram and stress testing
  • Genetic screening (for those at risk of inherited heart conditions)

Developing a Personalized Preventive Cardiology Plan

Following your risk assessment and full evaluation, you will be contacted by a Preventive Cardiology Clinical Coordinator who will:

  •  Answer any questions you may have
  • Advise you of any additional tests you may need
  • Guide you through the next steps of the program.

 Based on your results, your cardiologist will create a personalized preventive treatment plan to address your cardiac care.

Developing a Preventive Plan

Learn More About the Preventive Cardiology Program

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Watch Dr. Thomas Pappas, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Catholic Health, as he speaks with Cardiologist Dr. Dave D'Agate about the benefits of the program and the goal of providing a personalized preventive cardiology plan.

Schedule an Appointment Today

To schedule an appointment today, call (516) 705-PREV.  Our team will work with you or your physician to determine if you may benefit from a preventive cardiology appointment.

(516) 705-PREV

Treatments

Your plan will include treatment for any existing conditions, as well as comprehensive care to prevent or manage cardiovascular disease. Treatments may include:
Nutrition

Lifestyle Changes and Counseling 

Your personalized preventive cardiology plan may include lifestyle modifications and counseling to help you improve your diet or make other changes, like quitting smoking, losing weight, or starting an exercise program.

We offer nutritional and dietary counseling to promote heart-healthy eating and nutrition workshops to help you stay on track.

If weight loss is part of your plan, we partner with medical weight loss physicians to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

Medication Management

You may benefit from medications to manage blood pressure, cholesterol, or other risk factors.

 Your cardiologist will adjust your treatments, and if necessary, prescribe medication to prevent the progression of heart disease and ensure you are meeting your long-term health goals.

Medication Management

Specialized Care for High-Risk Groups

The Preventive Cardiology Program is beneficial to individuals with high-risk factors for heart disease including:

  • Family history of heart disease
  • High blood pressure and High cholesterol
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Obesity
  • Prior heart attack or stroke
  • Smoking

 Other medical conditions that may increase the risk for heart disease include:

  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease
  • Sleep disorders
A Team Approach
A Collaborative Approach to Treatment

These conditions require extra care from a multidisciplinary team of physicians.

Our cardiologists partner with other specialists, including Diabetes & Endocrinology, Primary Care, Sleep Medicine, Cardio-Oncology and Weight Loss Programs & Surgery — to ensure you receive the most focused care.

Long-Term Monitoring and Follow-Up Care

Your risk assessment and treatment plan are just part of the care you receive from the Catholic Health Preventive Cardiology Program. Our team helps you stay heart-healthy through regular check-ups. We also work closely with your primary care physician and other specialists to help you maintain your long-term goals.

Schedule an Appointment Today

To schedule an appointment today, call (516) 705-PREV.  Our team will work with you or your physician to determine if you may benefit from a preventive cardiology appointment.

(516) 705-PREV

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Meet the Team

Thomas William Pappas, MD

Thomas William Pappas, MD

Director of St. Francis Hospital's Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Catholic Health Director of Preventive Cardiology

Glenford Robinson

Glenford Robinson, MD

Cardiologist

Navid Ahmed, MD

Navid Ahmed, MD

Cardiologist

Kaitlin Monteith

Kaitlin Monteith, PA-C

Program Coordinator