Preventive Cardiology
What is preventive cardiology?
Preventive cardiology is the field of cardiology focused on preventing the development or progression of cardiovascular disease before symptoms or complications appear. Its primary goal is to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular events, both in the general population and in individuals with increased cardiovascular risk.
Prevention is based on early identification of risk factors, comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation and individualized medical guidance aimed at maintaining long-term heart health. Through systematic assessment and personalized recommendations, preventive cardiology supports informed decisions that help protect cardiovascular function over time.
Who preventive cardiology is for?
Primary prevention
Primary prevention concerns individuals without diagnosed cardiovascular disease who present risk factors such as arterial hypertension, elevated cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, excess body weight, sedentary lifestyle or family history of cardiovascular disease. The objective is to prevent the first cardiovascular event through early intervention and lifestyle adjustment supported by medical evaluation.
Secondary prevention
Secondary prevention applies to individuals with already diagnosed cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, previous myocardial infarction, angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery. In these cases, preventive cardiology aims to reduce the risk of recurrent events and slow disease progression through structured monitoring and targeted intervention.
Cardiovascular risk assessment and stratification
Preventive cardiology includes the use of established risk assessment tools such as SCORE, Framingham and ASCVD Risk Score, which estimate an individual’s probability of developing a cardiovascular event. Based on these results, an individualized prevention plan is designed according to each person’s risk profile and clinical needs.
Why prevention matters?
A large percentage of cardiovascular events can be prevented when risk factors are identified and managed early. Preventive cardiology contributes to maintaining functional capacity, reducing hospitalizations and improving overall quality of life.
Early intervention also reduces the likelihood of requiring complex treatments in the future and supports long-term cardiovascular protection through consistent medical follow-up and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should preventive cardiac evaluation begin?
Preventive evaluation is recommended especially when risk factors or family history of cardiovascular disease are present.
Is preventive cardiology only for older adults?
No. Prevention is important at younger ages as well, particularly when risk factors exist.
Can preventive cardiology help avoid a cardiac event?
Early assessment and appropriate medical guidance significantly reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular events.
What to expect from a cardiac rehabilitation program?
We “get to know” you and then accompany you on your journey toward health improvement, monitoring your progress throughout the program.
Cardiac rehabilitation with modern methods and safety
ERS is an intuitive and flexible system, which stores the protocol and data and monitors your exercise and how you are doing. and how you react to it.
What are the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation?
The benefits of cardiac rehabilitation in CardioFit are multiple and extremely significant. Our goal and commitment is to improve the overall quality of life for our patients, their physical and mental empowerment.
