Comprehensive Cardiac Care at Everlast Cardiology

You can lower your cholesterol by making lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, losing weight if you are overweight, and quitting smoking. Your doctor may also prescribe medication, such as statins, to help lower your cholesterol if necessary.

There are plenty of ways to lower your risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, weight management, and controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes, are effective ways at lowering your risk.

You can manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, regular sleep and exercise, and talking to a mental health professional if needed.

High blood pressure often presents with no symptoms, so it is essential to have your blood pressure checked regularly by a healthcare professional. A healthy blood pressure reading is generally less than 120/80 mmHg. If your blood pressure is consistently higher, you should talk to your doctor about ways to lower it.

That’s easy! You can schedule an appointment by contacting us on ‪(818) 548-2511 or filling out our online request form.

There are two main types of cholesterol: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein). LDL is called “bad” cholesterol because it can contribute to plaque buildup in the arteries (atherosclerosis). HDL is referred to as “good” cholesterol because it helps remove LDL from the bloodstream.

Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, a family history of heart disease, obesity, physical inactivity, and poor diet. If you feel you might be at a high risk for heart disease, we advise you to contact your doctor or schedule a consultation with Everlast Cardiology.

Warning signs of a heart attack include chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, discomfort or pain in the arms, neck, jaw, or back.

At Everlast Cardiology, we offer a variety of diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac catheterization, and CT calcium scoring. We offer a range of treatments including medication, lifestyle changes, cardiac rehabilitation, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, angioplasty, and open-heart surgery.

A cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions using medications and non-invasive procedures, while a cardiac surgeon specializes in performing invasive procedures such as open-heart surgery.

The recovery process varies depending on the procedure, but we work closely with our patients to ensure a smooth recovery process and provide personalized support throughout each patient’s journey.

You should see a cardiologist in Glendale if you experience chest pains, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness or have risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart disease.