Cardiac Risk Screening Clinic in Orange City FL

Cardiac risk screening services are designed to evaluate your likelihood of developing heart disease. We believe that early detection and prevention are key to maintaining long-term wellness.

What to Expect During Your Screening

When you visit Town Center Family Practice for cardiac risk screening, our experienced healthcare providers will take a comprehensive approach, including:

• Reviewing your personal and family medical history to identify any inherited risk factors.
• Conducting a thorough physical examination to assess your overall health.
• Performing important laboratory tests to check your cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and other relevant markers.

We also assess additional risk factors such as:

• Blood pressure
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Lifestyle habits (diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol use)

If necessary, our team may recommend further evaluations, such as an EKG or specialized imaging studies—especially if you have symptoms or a strong family history of heart disease.

Why Cardiac Risk Screening Matters

The main goal of cardiac risk screening is to identify your risk factors early. This allows us to work with you on personalized strategies—whether lifestyle changes, medications, or other interventions—to reduce your risk of future heart problems.

Regular screening is especially important if you:

• Have a family history of heart disease
• Are overweight or obese
• Have high blood pressure or diabetes
• Are over the age of 40

However, we tailor our recommendations to your unique health profile, ensuring you get the care you need.

Cardiac risk screening is essential for maintaining your long-term heart health. Our experienced medical team offers comprehensive cardiac risk assessments to help identify patients who may be at increased risk for developing heart disease or related complications.

We recommend routine cardiac risk screening for adults aged 40 and older, especially if you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or a family history of heart disease. If you smoke, have a sedentary lifestyle, or follow a diet high in saturated fats and processed foods, you may also be at higher risk and could benefit from a personalized evaluation.

Patients with chronic conditions like kidney disease, or those who have experienced symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue, should schedule an appointment with our providers to discuss appropriate cardiac risk assessments. Additionally, if you are considering starting a new exercise program—particularly if you have not been regularly active or have underlying health concerns—our team can guide you on safe next steps by evaluating your cardiac health.

Your screening begins with a thorough review of your personal and family medical history, as well as an assessment of lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol use. We also routinely check your blood pressure, since high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease.

As part of the screening process, our providers will order blood tests to measure your cholesterol levels. We also check your blood glucose levels to screen for diabetes or prediabetes, as these conditions can significantly increase your risk for heart disease.

Depending on your age, symptoms, and unique risk factors, our team at Town Center Family Practice may recommend additional evaluations. These can include an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) to monitor your heart’s electrical activity, a stress test to assess heart function during exercise, or imaging tests such as an echocardiogram or coronary calcium scan to take a closer look at your heart’s structure and arteries.

The information gathered from these tests and assessments allows our experienced healthcare professionals to determine your overall cardiac risk.

As you get older, your risk for heart conditions—such as coronary artery disease—increases. This is because natural changes in your heart and blood vessels, like stiffening of the arteries and plaque buildup, become more common with age. Typically, men over 45 and women over 55 are at a higher risk, but risk can begin to rise earlier, especially if other factors are present.

Family history is also an important consideration. If you have a parent or sibling who developed heart disease at an early age (before 55 in men, or before 65 in women), your own risk may be higher. This could be due to inherited genetic factors, as well as shared lifestyle habits within families, such as diet and exercise routines.

At Town Center Family Practice, your heart health is our priority. Dr. Neetu Singh, MD, and Dr. Luis Morales-Torres, MD, understand that preventing heart disease is one of the most important steps toward a longer, healthier life. Our practice is dedicated to helping families in our community understand and manage their cardiac risk through comprehensive screening and individualized care.

Our cardiac risk screening program evaluates your likelihood of developing heart disease by carefully assessing key factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, family history, lifestyle habits, and any existing medical conditions. By identifying these risk factors early, Dr. Singh and Dr. Morales-Torres can help you take proactive steps to protect your heart before problems arise.

When you visit Town Center Family Practice for a cardiac risk assessment, Dr. Singh and Dr. Morales-Torres will:

• Review your medical and family history
• Recommend appropriate laboratory tests to measure cholesterol and glucose
• Offer non-invasive tests such as EKGs to check your heart rhythm

Based on your results, our physicians will work with you to develop a personalized plan that may include lifestyle changes, medication management, and ongoing monitoring to keep your heart healthy.

Taking control of your heart health now can help prevent serious issues like heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions down the road. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1642 N. Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763. We serve patients from Orange City FL, DeLand FL, Deltona FL, DeBary FL, Lake Monroe FL, Sanford FL, and surrounding areas.