An estimated 81.1 million people in the U.S. have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Unfortunately, patients suffering from it often do not have symptoms until the problem has reached an advanced stage. Screening exams help identify CVD in its earliest stages. For your convenience, we offer four comprehensive tests to help assess your heart health and prevent major health issues associated with cardiovascular risks.

The next screening date is Friday, Feb. 12. During this American Heart Month, we encourage you to get screened and stay healthy.  

To schedule an appointment, call us at 513.271.5111. For test details, including current costs and future screening dates, visit our website or contact our office. For more information, including whether or not you are a good candidate for these tests, please check with your provider.

 

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, is our nation's no. 1 killer. This month alone, as we emphasize an increased awareness of CVD through our support of the Go Red for Women movement, approximately 38,000 women will die from it. That's 460,000 a year - approximately one death per minute. And heart attacks and strokes are beginning to affect more women in their 40s and 50s.

The good news is that CVD is largely preventable by managing and improving your risk factors. The bad news is that 64% of women who die suddenly from CVD had no previous symptoms. This may be because women perceive or present with signs and symptoms of CVD differently than men.

In our latest Medical Minute, certified nurse practitioner and cardiovascular specialist Kathy Noyes, DNP, CNP, gets to the heart of this matter and offers tips on what you can do to avoid becoming a CVD statistic.

Click here to read the complete update on our Better Health Blog. To browse our archive of Medical Minutes, visit our website and click "Medical Minute" under the Lectures & Health Info tab.

We are very excited to announce that next month we will begin offering in-office INR testing for immediate results and dosing of your Coumadin.

Our new Coumadin clinic, directed by certified nurse practitioner Anna Fox, will be open on Thursdays; however, appointments may be scheduled for other days, if necessary. Simply call ahead to schedule your appointment, come in for your test, and get your results and dosing changes on the spot - no more telephone tag to track down your results.

Call us at 513.271.511 to schedule your upcoming testing appointment with Anna. And look for additional details via "snail mail."

Note: As of March 1, walk-in nurse visits for PT/INR testing will no longer be offered.