Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

London Medical’s team of expert consultants use the latest genetic and biochemical lipoprotein markers, together with non-invasive imaging, to help diagnose the risk of a heart attack or stroke. It is critical that the outcomes of these diagnostic tests are interpreted quickly and accurately in order to effectively manage any risk present. Our cardiac consultants and lipidologists are all experts in the interpretation of these cutting edge diagnostic tests.

Early management with diet, exercise, drug therapy and regular follow-up can and has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. From diagnosis to management, our Cardiovascular Prevention Clinic provides essential services to minimise the risk to our patients.

The Cardiovascular Prevention Clinic provides:

• Full lipid profile and risk factor assessment
• LDL subfractionation advanced lipid profile, with LDL and HDL particle number measurements
• Carotid ultrasound intima media thickness measurements for early detection and monitoring of arteriosclerosis
• Special blood tests for the metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and pre-diabetes
• Special genetic markers for hyperlipidaemia, cardiovascular markers and statin myopathy
• Medical nutrition therapy education for patients with lipid disorders and heart disease