We are The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, a cardiology practice in New York that helps adults reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden cardiac death through individualized prevention plans combining risk assessment, lifestyle interventions and medical management.
What a heart doctor at our center does
As a heart doctor we evaluate your personal cardiovascular risk, order advanced testing when indicated, and build a long term plan to lower your risk of major events. Our work focuses on prevention rather than episodic care. That includes assessing cholesterol and blood pressure, screening for coronary artery disease, managing atrial fibrillation risk and coordinating care with your primary care physician or other specialists.
We offer preventive cardiology services and specialized care including cholesterol management, hypertension management, atrial fibrillation treatment and stroke prevention. Learn about our preventive cardiology approach on the Preventive Cardiology page and about specific risk factors on our Heart Disease Risk Factors topic page.
Benefits of seeing a dedicated heart doctor
- Personalized risk assessment that looks beyond basic numbers to your family history, lifestyle, and advanced test results
- Targeted prevention plans that combine diet, exercise, medication when needed, and monitoring to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
- Access to advanced testing and interpretation of cardiac imaging and biomarkers to detect disease earlier
- Coordination with your primary care physician and other specialists for continuity of care
- Management of specific problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation to reduce downstream complications
Our process for preventive cardiology
- Initial risk evaluation. We review your medical history, family history, current medications and lifestyle. We collect basic measurements and previous records to form a starting risk profile.
- Targeted testing. Based on your risk we may order blood lipid panels, cardiac biomarkers, EKG, echocardiogram or advanced imaging. We use tests selectively to clarify risk and guide decisions.
- Individualized plan. We develop a plan that usually combines lifestyle interventions, risk factor targets and medication when clinically indicated. The plan is specific to your goals and health priorities.
- Implementation and coordination. We discuss the practical steps to follow the plan, and we coordinate with your primary care physician, endocrinologist or other specialists when care overlaps.
- Ongoing monitoring. Prevention is an ongoing process. We monitor risk markers, symptoms and treatment tolerance, and adjust the plan to keep progress on track.
Pro tip: Bring a list of your medicines, recent lab results and any family history of heart disease to your first visit. That helps us make an accurate risk assessment quickly.
Watch out: Sudden chest pain, fainting, sudden weakness or severe shortness of breath require emergency care. A preventive cardiology visit is not a substitute for urgent evaluation in those situations.
What good work looks like
Good preventive cardiology care is measurable and collaborative. Examples of reasonable goals include lowering LDL cholesterol to an evidence based target, achieving sustained blood pressure control, reducing atrial fibrillation related stroke risk through appropriate anticoagulation decisions, and improving fitness and weight where that affects risk. We set measurable targets, track progress with repeat tests and adjust treatment based on results and tolerance.
When advanced testing is used appropriately, it clarifies treatment choices rather than adding unnecessary procedures. We favor evidence based approaches and explain the tradeoffs of each option so you can make informed decisions.
Who benefits from seeing our heart doctor
Adults with one or more of the following often benefit from specialized prevention care:
- Family history of premature heart disease
- High cholesterol that is not controlled with first line measures
- Longstanding hypertension or blood pressure that is difficult to control
- Known atrial fibrillation or concern about stroke risk
- Diabetes or metabolic syndrome
- Adults over 45 who want a comprehensive assessment of heart attack and stroke risk
Why choose The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease
We focus on prevention, continuity of care and patient education. Led by Dr. Bradley Radwaner, our center integrates specialist expertise with individualized plans that balance lifestyle change and medical management. We emphasize early detection and ongoing monitoring to help patients achieve measurable improvements in heart health. Our practice follows evidence based protocols and coordinates care with your other providers in the New York area.
We are a licensed and insured cardiology practice serving adults across Manhattan and the surrounding region. For a deeper explanation of preventive programs see our Preventive Cardiology page.
Service area
We provide care to adults across the New York metropolitan area. Primary locations we serve include Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island and parts of New Jersey. Many patients are referred by primary care physicians, corporate wellness programs or come seeking ongoing heart health support.
Find our primary New York location page to learn where we practice and how our services are organized.
Related services and topics
Our work connects to several other services and topics you may find useful. For cholesterol focused care see our Cholesterol Management service page. For treatment options related to irregular heart rhythm see Atrial Fibrillation Treatment. To understand common risk factors in depth, read our Heart Disease Risk Factors topic page. We also provide general cardiology consultations and targeted programs for stroke prevention.
Related links within our site include the Preventive Cardiology service page, the Cholesterol Management service page and the Atrial Fibrillation Treatment service page.
Frequently asked questions
What happens at my first visit with a heart doctor?
Your first visit focuses on building a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk. We review your history, medications and family history, perform an exam, and order targeted tests if needed. From there we create an individualized prevention plan and discuss next steps.
Do I need advanced testing right away?
Not always. We use advanced testing selectively when results will change management. Basic bloodwork and noninvasive testing often provide the information we need to set appropriate targets and start treatment.
How do you manage high cholesterol?
Management begins with lifestyle interventions and targeted goals. When medication is appropriate we review the options, expected benefits and potential side effects. We monitor lipid levels and adjust therapy to reach evidence based targets.
Can you help me reduce my stroke risk if I have atrial fibrillation?
Yes. Reducing stroke risk in atrial fibrillation involves assessing individual risk factors and discussing anticoagulation options, rhythm control strategies and other measures. These decisions are personalized and made in collaboration with you and your other providers.
How often should I follow up with a heart specialist?
Follow up frequency depends on your risk profile and treatment plan. Some patients need monitoring every few months, others annually once targets are stable. We tailor the schedule to what makes sense for your care.
Will you coordinate care with my primary care physician?
Yes. We work closely with primary care physicians, endocrinologists and other specialists to ensure continuity of care and consistent management of cardiovascular risk factors.
Next steps
View our Google Business Profile to read patient reviews and get directions through the profile listing. To learn more about the services we offer and where we see patients, explore our services hub and our New York location page.