| Heart
disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good
news is that coronary artery disease can be identified easily, long
before symptoms occur. The condition can be efficiently and effectively
treated when caught in time. By controlling cholesterol levels, managing
nutrition and engaging in regular exercise, individuals can look forward
to a healthier future. |
| For
Patients |
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Preventive Heart Care Center can benefit you (or somebody you know)
if you are
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having
trouble controlling your cholesterol levels; |
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are at
a high risk for developing coronary heart disease; |
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have a
family history of heart disease; |
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or are
interested in preventing future heart problems now |
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Our
Prevention Program
The Preventive Heart Care Program at the Reading Hospital Regional
Heart Center offers the most modern methods for assessing the presence
of coronary artery disease long before symptoms may occur. Our program
features: |
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individualized treatment plans and counseling by an experienced
staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists and
exercise physiologists, |
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specialized
cholesterol diagnosis and management programs, |
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coordination
by cardiologists specializing in cholesterol management and
preventive cardiology, |
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lifestyle
management, pharmacological therapy, and alternative medical
approaches to help reduce your risk, |
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monitoring
and follow-up on an outpatient basis, |
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prescribed
exercise programs, |
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and smoking
cessation and weight management. |
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| For
more information please call 610-685-5800 or toll-free, 866-5-HEART-5 |
| Medical
Director: Adam H. Feldman, MD, MPH, FACC.
He is an active member of The Reading Hospital Medical Staff in
the practice of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease,
specializing in preventive health. |
| For
Referring Physicians |
| The
Preventive Heart Care Center at The Reading Hospital Regional Heart
Care Center offers individuated treatment programs for your difficult-to-control
heart patients to prevent serious heart complications and potential
heart attack. We can help you provide the best preventive heart care
to your patients by offering: |
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specialized cholesterol diagnosis and advanced management techniques, |
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latest
medical therapies and availability for advanced treatments such
as LDL-Apheresis, |
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access
to the latest clinical trials, |
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management
of rare or challenging lipid cases, |
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availability
for inpatient referrals. |
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individualized
treatment plans and counseling by a team of cardiologists, nurses,
nutritionists and exercise physiologists, |
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smoking
cessation and weight management, |
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and expedited
communication with one central phone number for physician access |
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| For
more information please call 610-685-5800 or toll-free, 866-5-HEART-5 |
Medical
Director: Adam H. Feldman, MD, MPH, FACC.
He is an active member of The Reading Hospital Medical Staff in the
practice of diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, specializing
in preventive health. |
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