At Sentara, we understand the importance of heart disease prevention. Detecting heart disease early is key so that you can get prompt treatment. Our specialists perform routine heart check-ups and provide you with the tools to maintain a stronger, healthier heart.
Age, family history, health conditions and behaviors can increase your risk for heart disease. While you can't control all risks, you can change some to protect your heart and enhance your overall health.
Risk factors you can't control include:
- Family history
- Gender (those assigned male gender at birth are more often affected)
- Older age
Health and lifestyle-related risk factors include:
- Diabetes
- Excess drinking
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High-fat diet
- Inactivity
- Obesity
- Smoking