At Houston Heart Care, the “Executive Heart Health” program is typically designed to offer comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations tailored to executives or individuals with busy schedules. The aim is to provide a thorough assessment of heart health using a variety of diagnostic tests. Here’s an overview of the tests that might be included:

• A thorough assessment of personal and family medical history, lifestyle factors, and risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.
• Physical examination to check for signs of heart disease.

• Lipid Profile: Measures levels of cholesterol, including HDL (good) and LDL (bad), as well as total cholesterol and triglycerides.
• High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP): Assesses inflammation that may indicate cardiovascular disease.
• Glucose or HbA1c: Evaluates risk for diabetes, which is closely linked to heart health.
• Complete Blood Count (CBC): Can reveal underlying health issues that might impact cardiovascular health.

• A test that records the electrical activity of the heart, helping to detect arrhythmias, ischemic heart disease, and previous heart attacks.

• An ultrasound of the heart to assess heart function, including how well the heart pumps blood and whether there are any structural problems (valve issues, heart enlargement, etc.).

• A test to measure how the heart responds to physical activity or stress. It can help identify issues such as ischemia (restricted blood flow to the heart), arrhythmias, or other heart conditions.

• A CT scan that measures calcium buildup in the coronary arteries, helping to assess the risk of coronary artery disease and future cardiovascular events.

• A non-invasive test that looks for plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, which can be an indicator of overall vascular health and risk for stroke.

• Measures the blood pressure in your ankle and compares it to the blood pressure in your arm. This helps detect peripheral artery disease (PAD).

• Monitors how the time between heartbeats changes, which can indicate the level of stress, autonomic nervous system health, and potential cardiovascular risk.

• A portable ECG device that monitors heart rhythm over 24-48 hours, capturing irregularities that might not appear during a standard ECG.