Preventive Cardiology

The Preventive Cardiology Clinic offers programs for adults who are at risk for heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases — as well as for people who have experienced cardiovascular problems. Located within Abbott Northwestern’s Heart Hospital, Preventive Cardiology is staffed by cardiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, dietitians and exercise physiologists. Together they create your own individualized “Heart Healthy Plan.”

Prevention Services

• evaluation of coronary risk factors, physical examination, education and individualized recommendations to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease and stroke
• nutrition assessment and recommendations for a heart-healthy diet
• on-site laboratory enables most test results to be available within an hour
• referrals available for stress mastery
• fitness consultation and exercise prescription from an exercise physiologist are available by appointment.

Programs

High-risk cardiovascular disease management

• analysis of emerging cardiovascular risk markers
• access to electron beam CT (EBCT), a special scan that can detect coronary artery disease before symptoms are present

Women’s Heart Health Program 

• a cardiovascular risk assessment and treatment program specific to the needs of women

Research studies

• opportunities are available to participate in clinical studies

Vascular Care

• diagnostic studies to determine presence of vascular disease are available in addition to comprehensive care for the treatment of vascular disease.

Choose a link below for information about preventive cardiology research trials in progress at the Minneapolis Heart Institute and Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation.

Preventive Cardiology Research