A Holistic Approach to Heart Health

Heart Fit Clinic’s approach is unique. Recognizing that heart disease is a complex condition not solely determined by cholesterol levels, the clinic offers a range of comprehensive heart assessments and treatments to help clients take proactive steps to prevent and reverse heart disease. Many people remain at risk for cardiovascular events despite having normal cholesterol levels, and the majority of heart attacks and strokes occur due to blockages that are less than 50%—blockages that traditional stress tests may overlook. Unlike typical care options that may focus on acute interventions, Heart Fit Clinic emphasizes preventative care and evidence-based cardiac treatments.

Advanced Services Tailored to Individual Needs

At Heart Fit Clinic, each client’s heart health journey is unique. The clinic offers an array of services that include:

1. Heart Assessments: In-depth heart assessments give clients a clear understanding of their heart health beyond the standard stress tests available at many medical offices.

2. External Counter Pulsation (EECP): This non-invasive treatment promotes better circulation, reduces angina, and improves overall cardiovascular health, especially beneficial for patients with angina and heart failure.

3. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: These structured programs help individuals recover post-cardiac events and also assist in long-term heart health management.

4. Heart Nutrition Programs: Nutritional guidance tailored to support heart health, helping clients adopt diets that aid in reducing risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

5. Holter Monitoring (1 or 2-week options): Extended monitoring options help detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter-term monitors may miss, providing deeper insights into cardiovascular health.

6. Cardiac Education Events: The clinic regularly hosts educational events to equip clients with knowledge and tools for managing heart health effectively.

Beyond Standard Care: Why Heart Fit Clinic?

Traditional heart treatments, such as stents, bypass surgeries, and medications, are crucial in emergency situations. However, these are not cures; they address symptoms but not the underlying causes of heart disease. Heart Fit Clinic provides services that look at the full picture of heart health, empowering clients to take preventive steps. By focusing on innovative assessments and treatments unavailable in most doctors’ offices, Heart Fit Clinic enables clients to proactively manage their heart health.

The clinic emphasizes that heart disease prevention goes beyond cholesterol management. Since most cardiovascular events arise from smaller blockages, akin to a pimple that "pops" on an artery wall, the Heart Fit Clinic uses a range of diagnostic tools and treatments that identify and address risks often missed in standard tests.

Locations Across Canada

Heart Fit Clinic’s expert team and cutting-edge services are now available in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and London. This expansion means more Canadians can access the clinic’s unique approach to heart health, giving individuals in multiple regions access to tools for managing and improving their cardiovascular well-being.

Your Heart Health Starts Here

If you’re concerned about your heart health or want a comprehensive assessment that goes beyond traditional testing, Heart Fit Clinic is ready to provide you with tailored, evidence-based support. Visit Heart Fit Clinic’s website to learn more, or contact the clinic directly at Heart Fit Clinic Contact Page to book an appointment.

Original article - Best of Alberta Business