Preventive cardiology at The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease assesses and reduces your risk of heart attack, stroke and sudden cardiac death through individualized risk assessment, lifestyle interventions and targeted medical management. We begin with a clear risk profile and build a plan that fits your health goals and daily life.
What preventive cardiology includes
Preventive cardiology focuses on identifying and lowering factors that lead to coronary artery disease, stroke and arrhythmia related events. Our program evaluates traditional risks like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, plus less obvious drivers such as family history, diabetes, sleep apnea and lifestyle factors. As a specialty practice led by Dr. Bradley Radwaner, we combine clinical assessment, advanced testing and personalized treatment plans to reduce long term cardiovascular risk.
To learn where we practice and find directions, see our New York center information on the clinic page for The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease.
Benefits of a preventive cardiology approach
- Early detection of silent heart disease through targeted testing
- Personalized risk reduction plans that combine lifestyle and medication when needed
- Coordinated care with your primary care physician and other specialists
- Focused prevention to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke and sudden cardiac death
- Long term monitoring so plans evolve as your health changes
Our process
We use a stepwise process that makes complex risk assessment practical and actionable. Each step is tailored to the individual and informed by more than 30 years of clinical experience from our medical director, Dr. Bradley Radwaner.
- Intake and medical history. We review personal and family history, medications, prior testing and daily habits to set a baseline risk profile.
- Clinical examination and baseline tests. This typically includes blood pressure evaluation, targeted blood work for lipids and metabolic markers, and a resting electrocardiogram when indicated.
- Advanced risk stratification. For many patients we recommend further testing such as coronary calcium scoring, advanced lipid panels, cardiac biomarkers or imaging, depending on the individual risk pattern. These tests clarify how aggressive prevention should be.
- Individualized prevention plan. We outline lifestyle strategies, exercise guidance, dietary recommendations and when appropriate, pharmacologic therapy for cholesterol, blood pressure or other risks. The plan is realistic and measurable.
- Coordination and follow up. We share findings and treatment plans with your primary care physician or other specialists, and schedule ongoing monitoring to track progress and adjust therapy.
Pro tip: Bring a list of current medications, recent lab results and any family history of early heart disease. That information helps us make more precise recommendations at the first visit.
What good preventive cardiology looks like
Good work reduces risk in measurable ways. Examples include lowering LDL cholesterol to target ranges when appropriate, improving blood pressure control, reducing the estimated 10 year cardiovascular risk, and detecting asymptomatic coronary disease before it causes a heart attack. Success is tracked with repeat testing and clear, patient centered goals. We rely on evidence based guidelines and tailor choices to each person, balancing benefits and potential side effects.
Why choose The NY Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease
We focus exclusively on prevention. Dr. Bradley Radwaner leads the practice and brings more than 30 years of clinical experience in cardiology, prevention and men’s health. Our strengths include focused risk assessment, advanced testing when it changes management, and long term coordination with primary care and other specialists. We emphasize patient education so you understand why each test and each medication matters.
For an overview of how preventive cardiology compares to specialty treatments, see our Preventive Cardiologist page which explains our clinical role and services.
Service area
We provide preventive cardiology care to adults across the New York metropolitan area. Our service area includes Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Westchester, Long Island, New Jersey and surrounding communities. If you are a busy professional, someone with diabetes, or a person with a family history of heart disease, we tailor our program to fit your schedule and concerns.
Related services and topics
Preventive cardiology overlaps with several focused services and educational topics you may find useful. We study and treat elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, manage atrial fibrillation risks, and recommend testing that clarifies coronary risk.
- Cholesterol management, including advanced lipid assessment and medication decisions
- Preventive cardiologist services that integrate testing, lifestyle medicine and pharmacologic care
- Advanced cardiac testing to refine risk estimates when standard tests leave uncertainty
- Heart healthy diet guidance as a foundation of long term risk reduction
Frequently asked questions
Who should see a preventive cardiologist?
Adults concerned about elevated cardiovascular risk are appropriate, including people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, a family history of early heart disease, atrial fibrillation, or those with multiple risk factors. Primary care physicians often refer patients when they want specialist level risk stratification and a long term prevention plan.
What tests are commonly used in preventive cardiology?
Common tests include lipid panels, fasting metabolic panels, electrocardiograms, and blood pressure monitoring. When indicated we use advanced tools such as coronary calcium scoring, cardiac imaging, or specialized biomarker testing to better define risk and guide therapy.
How is preventive cardiology different from routine primary care?
Preventive cardiology provides focused, specialist evaluation of cardiovascular risk and access to advanced tests and treatment options that may not be used routinely in primary care. We work collaboratively with primary care physicians so care is coordinated and consistent.
Will lifestyle changes be enough or will I need medication?
Many patients benefit from lifestyle changes alone, but others need medication to achieve risk reduction goals. We evaluate the likely benefit of medications, discuss tradeoffs, and choose therapy when it meaningfully lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
How do you coordinate care with my other doctors?
We share our findings and treatment plans with your primary care physician and any relevant specialists. Coordination ensures medication decisions and follow up are integrated into your overall care plan.
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