Preventive Cardiology & Advanced Heart Screening

Preventive cardiology at TruVida Health is about finding heart and vascular disease while there's still time to change its course. We pair advanced screening technology with prevention plans that are personal, specific, and realistic.

Why Preventive Cardiology Matters

Arterial plaque can build silently for years before the first symptom appears. Advanced screening helps to:

• Catch early changes in blood vessels and artery walls
• Pin down your real risk when family history or labs leave questions open
• Inform smarter decisions about lifestyle, supplements, and medication

EndoPAT Endothelial Function Testing

EndoPAT is a noninvasive study that uses fingertip probes to measure how well your vessel lining — the endothelium — responds when blood flow increases.

• Detects early vascular dysfunction associated with future cardiovascular events
• Valuable for patients with risk factors whose standard tests appear normal
• Repeatable over time to track your response to lifestyle changes or treatment

Boston Heart & Cardio IQ Comprehensive Assessments

A routine cholesterol test tells only part of the story.

• The Boston Heart Comprehensive Assessment examines advanced lipids and additional biomarkers, supporting tailored nutrition and lifestyle programs built on a clearer risk picture.
• Cardio IQ, offered through Quest Diagnostics, provides advanced lipid panels — particle size and number included — along with inflammatory markers for individualized risk assessment.

With both platforms available, we can match the right test to your specific situation. For a deeper dive, see our advanced cholesterol care program.

Coronary Calcium Score (Heart Score)

A coronary artery calcium score is a focused CT scan that quantifies calcified plaque in the arteries that feed your heart.

• Produces a numeric score that tracks closely with heart attack risk
• Especially clarifying for people at intermediate risk by age, cholesterol, or family history
• Quick and noninvasive, with no contrast dye involved

Carotid Intima Media Thickness Ultrasound (CIMT)

CIMT is a painless ultrasound of the carotid arteries in your neck, measuring artery wall thickness and checking for plaque.

• Reveals early atherosclerosis before any symptoms surface
• Adds another window into your overall vascular health
• Trackable over time to confirm improvement

Cleerly Comprehensive Coronary Evaluation

Cleerly applies artificial intelligence to coronary CT angiography (CCTA) images, mapping and measuring plaque throughout the heart's arteries.

• Distinguishes plaque types — calcified versus noncalcified, for example
• Quantifies total plaque burden and narrowing in each artery
• Sharpens prevention and treatment strategy to cut heart attack risk

Turning Results Into Action

A test only matters if it changes what happens next. After your evaluation, we will:

• Walk you through your results in clear, everyday language
• Estimate your risk over both the short and long term
• Recommend concrete changes in lifestyle, supplements, and medications
• Set a sensible schedule for any repeat testing

Many patients start this journey through a primary care visit — either path leads to the same coordinated team.