Clearwater Medical Clinic now offers Personalized Cardiac Management for the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding communities including cardiovascular testing and a personalized approach to help improve: Heart health, Cholesterol levels and Quality of life.

We understand that every patient is unique and customized therapy is often necessary. To address this need, we offer sophisticated cardiovascular risk insights from Berkeley HeartLab test results combined with a personalized approach to disease management.

About Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common form of heart disease. Traditionally, risk of developing CAD has been assessed with a standard calculation of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and measurement of HDL (high-density lipoprotein) quantity. However, only 50% of coronary artery disease is associated with high cholesterol or any of six additional classic risk factors: advanced age, male gender, positive family history of premature heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. Today's routine cholesterol tests are failing to identify the vast majority of people at risk for heart attacks.

Fortunately, there is more that can be done than simply measuring HDL and LDL levels. Berkeley HeartLab works with our providers to create a comprehensive and personalized plan for each individual, assessing a variety of risk markers as well as environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors that may contribute to heart disease progression. With this additional information, our health care providers are able to make more defined decisions regarding treatment options.

The mission at Berkeley HeartLab is the prevention of heart disease progression and ultimately, improving quality of life. For more information visit www.4myheart.com.

Personalized Care

The 4myheart Program provides personalized care to help improve and maintain heart health. The 4myheart Program offers a personal touch through individual and group education, and many patients have seen impressive results in terms of cardiovascular risk reduction.

Patients will be instructed about the following areas:

• Nutrition: Eating the right type and portion of foods
• Exercise: Choosing the appropriate frequency, intensity, and type of exercise
• Stress: Learning and practicing stress-relief techniques
• Medication: Discussing how they work, why they are needed, and how to minimize or prevent side-effects

The 4myheart Program includes:

• Clinical Educators that provide information about how to reduce heart disease risk
• Personalized nutrition and exercise education based on genetics, health history, and personal focus
• Community sessions that help patients connect with each other and learn more
• 4myheart.com access including the ability to view personalized Berkeley HeartLab test results, heart-healthy recipes, 4myheart Team challenges, and much more!