Prevent & Treat Heart Attack, Stroke, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and Abnormal Lipids (Cholesterol & Triglycerides) in a Personalized way.
Westminster Medical Clinic offers the most Advanced, researched testing of your Heart & Arteries to improve health!
50% of patients who die suddenly from a heart attack had normal LDL cholesterol levels.
Research has shown that checking your cholesterol is only evaluating a small piece of the puzzle. Having more pieces allows us to better assess your risk and tailor care plans to your specific needs. At WMC, we offer Advanced Cardiovascular Testing which combines national recommendations with research-based testing to individualize care and reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
What is Advanced Cardiovascular (ACV) Testing at WMC? ACV consists of three different tests:
When & Where? All of the testing is done at WMC and is currently offered in the morning on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays monthly.
How to schedule? Please call the office at 303-428-7449 or send your Provider a message in the Patient Portal that you would like testing.
What is Advanced Cardiovascular (ACV) Testing at WMC? ACV consists of three different tests:
- Cleveland Heart Labs (CHL) - Detailed labs looking at inflammatory markers, cholesterol particle numbers, deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. Descriptions of the labs can be downloaded here!
- Boone Heart Carotid Intima-Media thickness (CIMT) - An ultrasound of the carotid arteries (in your neck) looking for plaque and thickening of the arterial lining (intima-media).
- Central Blood pressure (CBP) - A measurement of your blood pressure at the aorta (large vessel nearest your heart), a more accurate place to measure your blood pressure.
When & Where? All of the testing is done at WMC and is currently offered in the morning on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays monthly.
How to schedule? Please call the office at 303-428-7449 or send your Provider a message in the Patient Portal that you would like testing.
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