Cardiology
CardioVascular Risk Assessment Center
Assessing Your Risk
The CardioVascular Risk Assessment Center at Phelps Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive cardiovascular testing to establish your risk for developing heart and associated cardiovascular disease.
Testing is appropriate for men between the ages of 40 - 75 and women between 45 - 75 — anyone who is interested in preventive care and has not had a past cardiac incident.
The tests will allow you to find out your cardiovascular risk before you experience any symptoms and will serve as a guide for making any necessary "TLCs" — "Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes."
Specific Tests Include:
Complete Lipid Profile. Your blood will be tested for:
- Cholesterol — HDL and LDL
- Triglycerides
- C Reactive Protein (An Indicator of Inflammation)
- Homocysteine Level (A Marker for Coronary Disease Risk)
Carotid Doppler Study: An ultrasound of the neck and carotid arteries will be performed to determine if you have any thickening of the innermost layers of the arteries delivering blood to your brain.
Stress Echocardiogram: You will undergo a treadmill stress test that includes a complete echocardiogram prior to a period of exercise and a second echo-cardiogram to assess cardiac function after exercise.
This test will also determine your cardiac fitness level.
Calcium Scoring Test: This state-of-the-art CAT scan test will determine if there is any calcification of your heart arteries, which is an indication of your level of risk for heart disease.
Dietary Evaluation: While you enjoy a healthy lunch, a registered dietitian will ask you about the types of foods you generally eat and will make recommendations for improving your diet.
Cardiologist Review: Following the tests, you will visit with a cardiologist, who will review the results of the tests with you, explain their significance, and answer any questions you may have.
Written Report: A final written report will be mailed to you as well as your primary care physician.
Assessment Fees: The total cost for this series of studies, consultations, and final report is $1,675. This "package rate" represents significant savings over the cost of these tests and consultations when provided individually.
Questions and Information: For information about the CardioVascular Risk Assessment Center, please call (914) 366-3752.
Related Information:
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Phelps Cardiovascular Diagnostic Laboratory