Why choose Inova for Cardiac Services?
Typically, patients are referred to us by their primary care doctor, our cardiologists will assess your heart health, diagnose any issues, and recommend the best treatments. They will also guide you through any additional specialized services or procedures that may be necessary to ensure you receive the best care.
Common conditions treated
- AFib/abnormal heart rhythms
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary care
- Carotid artery disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Pregnancy-related heart conditions
- Valvular heart disease
Take charge of your heart health: Early prevention is key
Overview: Our Preventive Cardiology program helps you manage your heart health before symptoms arise. This program is for those at risk for heart disease but not yet diagnosed cardiovascular disease. Our experts are here to guide you.
Why Preventive Cardiology?
Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but early intervention can prevent many heart-related events.. Our program focuses on reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke through personalized care helping you live a healthier, longer life.
Key services we offer:
- Comprehensive risk assessment: Evaluates your heart health and identifies risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history.
- Calcium scoring interpretation: Assess plaque in your arteries through coronary artery calcium scoring. It is considered the gold standard for determining risk of a future heart attack and detecting other disorders.
- Lifestyle modifications: Offers personalized advice on nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes to lower your risk.
- Personalized treatment plans: Manages your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Benefits of Preventive Care:
- Reduces your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Allows early action, before symptoms appear.
- Offers expert guidance on lifestyle changes, medications and treatment options.
- Provides peace of mind through comprehensive heart health assessments.
How we support you: Our team of cardiologists and advanced practice providers will design a personalized approach to your heart health. We offer in person consultations and online virtual appointments.
Get started today: Don’t wait—take charge of your heart health now! Contact our program coordinator to get started on your journey to better heart health.
Contact us:
Lina Escobar, program coordinator
Email: lina.escobar@inova.org
- Heart Rhythm Disorders
- Inova AFib Center
- Interventional Cardiology
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardio-Oncology
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Failure and Transplant
- Inherited Genetic Conditions
- Pediatric Cardiovascular Services
- Preventive Cardiology
- Sarcoidosis
- Sports Cardiology
- Structural Heart Disease
- Women's Cardiovascular Health
For patients:
Routine office visits are available Monday – Friday, hours vary by location.
New patients, please arrive 20 minutes early to complete the registration forms.
To assure your appointment runs smoothly, please bring the following to your appointment:
- Your primary care physician contact information
- Names of other physician specialists involved in in your care
- Referral (if required)
- Insurance card(s)
- All medications that you are taking (including prescription and non-prescription)
- Medical records (such as catheterization reports, stress test results, and echocardiograms)
- Picture ID
We require a 24-hour notice of cancellation or change in your appointment date or time. A cancellation fee will be billed to you for missed appointments, or for appointments not canceled 24 hours in advance. Please call us if you are going to be late.
Most insurance programs require a referral from your doctor and/or preauthorization by the insurance carrier for coverage. Your referring physician should provide the written referral order. Our staff will assist you in obtaining any necessary preauthorization. Please remember it is always the patient's responsibility to ensure preauthorization is obtained. Contact your insurance company or employer's benefits manager if you have questions.
We accept all major commercial insurance plans and Medicare. Co-pays and co-insurances are due at time of service. We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. If you do not have insurance coverage, please contact us to discuss payment plan options.