Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation and Management to Prevent Heart Disease

Preventing heart disease is possible, by recognizing your symptoms and risk factors early. Our expert cardiologists offer an integrated approach to patient care, including:

  • Comprehensive assessment of all cardiovascular risk factors
  • An individualized nutrition plan
  • Lifestyle counseling
Preventive Cardiology
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-6459 Getting Here
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300 Pasteur Drive
2nd Floor, Room A260
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-6459 Getting Here »
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Care and Treatment

Am I At Risk for Heart Disease?

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States; about one in four people die of heart disease every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  

But many types of heart disease are preventable, by reducing risk factors and being aware of the signs and symptoms. For example, you can reduce your risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease, through lifestyle changes and medication therapy.

About the Preventive Cardiology clinic

Our expert cardiologists provide you the tools you need to live a heart healthy life. Our team's integrated approach to patient care includes an evaluation of your heart disease risk factors.

At our clinic, you can expect:

  • Plans tailored for you, with specific lifestyle recommendations and medication management as needed
  • Counseling and education to promote a healthy lifestyle
  • Access to research and active clinical trials

Comprehensive heart disease risk assessment

Our evaluation and treatment therapies are designed to slow or stop the progression of heart disease, for conditions like atherosclerosis, or coronary artery disease.

  • Lipid abnormalities
  • Components of the cardiometabolic syndrome: 
    • Blood pressure
    • Glucose
    • Physical activity

Men and women are affected differently by certain risk factors. Our Women's Heart Health clinic focuses solely on how heart disease affects women. 

About the Familial Coronary Risk Clinic

The Stanford Familial Coronary Risk Clinic is a special focus within the Preventive Cardiology clinic, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individual patients with early-onset coronary disease or strong risk factors for coronary disease, as well as their family members who may also be at increased risk.

Our goal is to comprehensively evaluate a patient's risk and to provide the most effective measures to slow or stop the progression of atherosclerosis for both primary and secondary prevention.

Individualized action plans are developed to determine the optimal approach for each patient, which include lifestyle interventions and when necessary, medications. Electronic medical records provide patients with secure on-line access to health information and communication.

The program involves:

  • Advanced tests for lipids and emerging risk factors such as CRP, Lp (a), and Apo B
  • Referrals for and assessment of imaging tests, such as ultrasound and heart CT scans
  • Interpretation of and referrals for cardiovascular genetic testing
  • Referrals to cardiac rehabilitation programs
  • Coordination with Women's Heart Health for specialized coronary artery disease and chest pain evaluation

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Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Closed Trials

For Patients

If you need to reschedule your appointment, please call us at least one week prior to your visit.

PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • If you are having lab work done before your appointment, fast for 12 hours (no food or drink except water) prior to your blood draw.
  • Complete and return the food frequency questionnaire 7-10 days before your visit. Our dietitian will have a full analysis ready at your visit.
  • Bring your completed cardiovascular clinic patient questionnaire. 
  • Bring results of any requested laboratory tests.
  • Mail or bring any medical or personal records related to previous hospitalizations, cardiovascular risk factor values and/or treatment.
    Plan on being at the clinic for one to two hours.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • To reorder a prescription, have your pharmacy call 650-723-6459 or fax a refill request to 650-724-1444.
  • If you have questions, call us and ask to speak to our clinical nurse specialist and coordinator, Mary Ann Champagne.

FORMS

International Patients
Phone: +1 1-650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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RESOURCES

For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics) provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.

HOW TO REFER

Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.

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To request an appointment with a preventive cardiologist, call 650-723-6459.