Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, you will need an appointment for a consultation with the Cardiologist.

The consultation fee for the cardiologist is $7,500 (prices subjected to change)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to the conditions or issues related to the heart and blood vessels.

When blood supply to the brain is interrupted causing apart of the brain to die- this is called a stroke. A heart attack affects the blood vessels in the heart when blood supply to the heart is blocked.

A person who is having a heart attack may exhibit these symptoms: pain (in chest, arms, shoulder, elbows, jaw, or back), shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting

As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain (angina) or discomfort. But women are somewhat more likely than men to experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain.

Yes there are three primary risk factors that cannot be controlled to avoid getting a heart disease such as your age, your gender and your bloodline (heredity). However, considering those factors, here are some major risk factors that can be controlled or modified to avoid a heart disease such as smoking, controlling your cholesterol level, blood pressure, physical activity, alcohol intake, diet and nutrition and stress level.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad.” Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. But too much cholesterol can pose a problem.

Cholesterol circulates in the blood. As the amount of cholesterol in your blood increases, so does the risk to your health. High cholesterol contributes to a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases,